Risk is a future phenomenon. As part of our eternal quest to control some small component of our future, it is the focus of many business discussions, thus making it an essential part of our decision making. The challenge comes in creating a degree of consistency in managing risk and the risk process. Risk Management uses a holistic approach, examining risk as a blend of environmental, programmatic, and situational concerns. As a reference volume, it is an encyclopedia of risk management tools, practices and protocols. Its 35 tool-packed chapters cover the latest perspectives, focusing on a systematic approach to risk management. It highlights specific techniques to enhance organizational risk identification, assessment and management, all within the project and program environments. This book is a must-have project management tool for gaining a higher-level perspective on risk management and enhancing organizational risk identification, assessment, and management!