projektrisk

Projektrisk refers to the uncertainties that can affect a project’s ability to meet its objectives. It covers potential events or conditions that could influence scope, time, cost, quality, benefits or safety. Risks can be negative (threats) or positive (opportunities); both types are considered in proactive risk management.

Managing projektrisk involves identifying, analyzing, prioritizing and addressing risks throughout the project lifecycle. A common approach includes risk identification, risk assessment, risk response planning, and risk monitoring and control. Risks are documented in a risk register, with attributes such as description, probability, impact, owner and planned response.

Qualitative assessment uses tools like risk matrices to rate probability and impact, helping to prioritize risks. Quantitative techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulations or expected monetary value analyses, estimate potential financial effects and schedule implications. Prioritization informs where to focus resources and which risks require explicit action.

Risk responses fall into four main strategies: avoidance (eliminate the risk), reduction (mitigate the probability or impact), transfer (shift the risk to another party, e.g., via contract or insurance), and acceptance (acknowledge the risk and allocate a contingency). Contingency reserves for cost and schedule, as well as management reserves for unforeseen events, are common safeguards.

Governance and standards often guide projektrisk practices. Frameworks such as PMBOK, PRINCE2 and ISO 31000 emphasize ongoing risk management, clear ownership, and regular risk reviews. Stakeholders are involved to ensure that risks reflect diverse perspectives.

Examples include construction projects facing weather or supply chain risks, IT projects with integration or cybersecurity risks, and regulatory or environmental risks in highly regulated industries. Distinguishing risks from issues is important: risks are potential, while issues are actual problems that require immediate resolution.