CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 18, Number 2
Abstract
"Understanding Risk Management," by the Software Technology Support Center -- This broad overview of proactive risk management takes you from a process description of risk, to risk planning and handling, through risk monitoring and documentation. It also includes a checklist for rapid self-inspection. "Risk Management for Systems of Systems," by Dr. Edmund H. Conrow -- Integrating diverse sets of systems and hardware, all at different maturity levels, presents unusual challenges and risks. This author examines methods for better implementing risk management on such programs. "Inherent Risks in Object-Oriented Development," by Dr. Peter Hantos -- This author introduces a systematic approach to understanding the cost/benefit aspects of applying object-oriented technology, and to aligning project management strategies more successfully with the organization's business goals. "Software Risk Management from a System Perspective," by George Holt -- Here is proof that staying focused on the basics of risk management at the system level, from the get-go, is an essential part of minimizing risks and ensuring the success of even the most challenging and complex development projects. "Managing Acquisition Risk by Applying Proven Best Practices," by Mike Evans, Corinne Segura, and Frank Doherty -- A compilation of nine government and commercial program assessments indicates that successful acquisition risk management is based on educated leadership, a supportive organizational culture, proven best practices adapted to specific circumstances, and emphasizing the program environment. "Risk Management (Is Not) for Dummies," by Lt. Col. Steven R. Glazewski -- The risk manager combines detailed knowledge of the project with general knowledge of the technical domain and the acquisition environment to foresee potential undesirable events, and to plan and take actions accordingly.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA487408
Entities
People
- Corinne Segura
- Edmund H. Conrow
- Frank Doherty
- George Holt
- Mike Evans
- Peter Hantos
- Steven R. Glazewski