About the Authors vii
Foreword to the Second Edition xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xv
Introduction to Project Risk Management xvii
Part I Project Risk Management: Principles and Framework 1
Chapter 1 Principles of Effective Project Risk Management 3
Chapter 2 Project Phases and Approval Decisions 9
Chapter 3 Framework for Managing Risk in Projects 23
Part II The Project Risk Management Process 33
Chapter 4 The Approach to Managing Risk in Projects 35
Chapter 5 Communication and Consultation 41
Chapter 6 Establish the Context 49
Chapter 7 Risk Identification 69
Chapter 8 Qualitative Risk Analysis and Risk Evaluation 77
Chapter 9 Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment for Systems and Sub-Systems 95
Chapter 10 Risk Treatment 105
Chapter 11 Monitoring and Review 117
Chapter 12 Recording and Reporting 123
Chapter 13 Managing Opportunities 129
Chapter 14 Simplifying the Process 141
Part III Quantitative Risk Analysis for Projects 151
Chapter 15 Introduction to Quantification for Project Risks 153
Chapter 16 Cost Risk Assessment 173
Chapter 17 Schedule Risk Analysis 197
Chapter 18 Investment Evaluation for Large Projects 219
Chapter 19 Risk Analysis and Economic Appraisal 241
Part IV Extending the Process 251
Chapter 20 Contracts and Risk Allocation 253
Chapter 21 Case Study: Tender Evaluation 265
Chapter 22 Market Testing and Outsourcing 271
Chapter 23 Public–Private Partnerships and Private Financing 283
Chapter 24 Technical Tools and Techniques 303
Chapter 25 Managing Environment-Related Risks 323
Chapter 26 Climate Change 345
Part V Additional Information and Supporting Material 351
Chapter 27 Other Approaches to Project Risk Management 353
Chapter 28 Risk Management Process Checklist 361
Chapter 29 Worksheets and Evaluation Tables 365
Chapter 30 Examples of Risks and Treatments 381
Glossary 393
References 397
Index 401
Dale Cooper has over twenty-five years of international experience with risk management for large and complex projects. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, an Affiliate of the Securities Institute of Australia, a member of the Risk Engineering Society and the Society for Risk Analysis, and an accredited provider of risk management consulting services to government agencies in Australia and New Zealand. Since late 1991, Dale Cooper has run Broadleaf Capital International, a consulting company that specialises in high-level strategic, organisational and project risk analysis, for both public and private sector clients. His risk consulting activities have included assignments in North America, Europe, Australasia, Asia and the Middle East. He is a member of the Standards Australia Technical Committee that developed the risk management standard AS/NZS 4360 and associated handbooks.
Pauline Brosnich worked in engineering companies, providing risk management support with an emphasis on maximizing safety and optimizing reliability and operation of projects. She has worked extensively in the minerals, resources and transport industries. providing advice on risk management and facilitating risk workshops for projects and for operations. At Broadleaf, she has continued providing risk advice for customers in these areas as well as for Defence, government and not-for-profit organisations. She has developed in the area of providing and implementing risk management frameworks that are tailored to the individual requirements of specific organisations.
Stephen Grey is an experienced risk management practitioner specialising in project, organisational and strategic risk applications. He has worked with many private and public sector organisations in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand for over fifteen years. Stephen is actively involved in the development of risk management practices around the world. He is a member of the Risk Engineering Society within the Institution of Engineers (Australia), a member of the Special Interest Group on Project Risk Management of the UK Association for Project Management and Director of Region IV, Asia and Pacific, of the Risk Special Interest Group of the US based Project Management Institute. He is an Associate Director of Broadleaf Capital International.
Geoff Raymond is a highly experienced risk management consultant, facilitator and trainer. He has significant recent experience in the conduct of qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, hazard analyses and value management studies in a variety of contexts. Prior to joining Broadleaf Capital International as an Associate Director in 1996, he established the Risk Engineering Services business unit at BHP Engineering. His main activities are in strategic planning, corporate and project risk analysis and risk management training, for both public and private sector clients.
Phil Walker had a long career in the Australian Department of Defence, culminating in responsibility for very large defence projects, prior to joining Broadleaf as an Associate Director in 1999. While in Defence, Phil managed very large and complex projects with large multi-skilled teams scattered in many locations worldwide. His skills and expertise in projects centre on business, finance and contractual matters, although he has a strong technical knowledge. Phil has worked with the US Navy for three year in Philadelphia on a number of large scale maritime projects and initiatives.
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