Computation and the Location of a Risk Factor

Each task leader provides his or her risk analysis worksheet(s) to the project manager. The project manager them prepares a table listing each task according to the critical path sequence, what its Δ and likelihood (Y) are, and its creep or step-function character. This table is distributed to each member of the project team. The team then will convene to review this worksheet and pick out the risk factor insertion points. See Table 9-1 for the risk factor contribution worksheet.

It is important that the full body of displayed information be available to the team. The project manager should lead the team through a review. Some team members may wish to discuss the data. If discussion points are raised ...

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