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PM War Stories #5 – Creating a PMO: Coping with Risks and Uncertainties of Project Management (Part One)

September 30, 2007 from wayne@pmwarstories.com (Wayne Thompson)

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Risks and uncertainties are inherent to all projects.  It is for this very reason that there is an entire discipline devoted to

Risk Management for project managers.  Successful project managers recognize the importance in taking the appropriate preventative measures to reduce predictable and unpredictable factors that can impact a project’s successful outcome.  More importantly effective project managers are excellent at coping with the challenges and uncertainties that can derail their projects at any point prior to their completion.  Successful project managers are masters at turning lemons into lemonade.

In this vein, our August show has been divided into two episodes that will examine risks and uncertainties in project management and the critical impact a project manager’s soft skills will have on a project’s outcome.   

In the first episode the show is divided into 2 segments:

In Part 1, we will go Roaming with the Salty Dogg and explore the care and feeding of a US army transport Liberty ship torpedoed in Bali by the Japanese in WWII.  This story exemplifies the reality of uncertainty and risk when embarking on a project.

In Part 2, we will bring you the first half of our interview with an industry insider. This month we will be talking to industry insider, Beth Partleton, the Director of Operations and Project Management for the Miller Brewing Company.  Beth has more than 30 years of project and portfolio management experience in manufacturing and construction and her current focus is developing a better link between portfolio management and Miller’s corporate strategy. Today she will be sharing her insights and war stories around the creation and maintenance of a project management office for the Miller Brewing Company.

We hope you enjoy the show and encourage you to send your questions, issues, and war stories.

Music Notes
1. The opening of the episode – “montreal stand up” by Lil JJ
2. Roaming with the Salty Dogg – “Ship Wrecked” by Lie Box
4. Outro to interview with industry insider and closing of episode – “Miller Lite Song” by Tonsen Sportsman

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