slug: risk-management
title: "Risk Management — Identifying and Mitigating Project Risks"
version: 1.0.0
description: "Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks — risk matrix, response strategies, and stakeholder communication."
category: project-management
tags: [risk-management, project-management, mitigation, planning, dependencies]
difficulty: intermediate

xp:
  read: 15
  walkthrough: 40
  exercise: 25
  quiz: 20
  quiz-perfect-bonus: 10

time:
  quick: 5
  read: 20
  guided: 50

prerequisites: [sprint-planning]
related: [stakeholder-communication, incident-response]

triggers:
  - "How do I identify project risks?"
  - "What is a risk matrix?"
  - "How do I mitigate technical risks?"
  - "How do I communicate risks to stakeholders?"

visuals:
  diagrams: [diagram-mermaid, diagram-flow]
  quiz-types: [quiz-matching, quiz-timed-choice]
  slides: true

sources:
  - url: "https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards"
    label: "PMI PMBOK"
    type: docs
  - url: "https://www.amazon.com/Waltzing-Bears-Managing-Risk-Software/dp/0932633609"
    label: "Waltzing With Bears by DeMarco & Lister"
    type: book