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  • the issue with risks

    the issue with risks

    original publish date: 5th November, 2010

    decades on …

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    transcript

    FTE #1: How many people do you need to get this done?

    FTE #2: Given the complexity and timeline, at least five.

    FTE #1: I'll give you three. Add it to your risk register if you like but you're still on the hook to deliver.

    Caption: For project managers, risk registers are like security blankets, and about as helpful.