What if? Top 10 Things to Build into Your Project Contingency Plan

The video discusses various strategies for effective risk management in projects. It emphasizes the importance of contingency planning and provides ten tactics to handle unexpected events. These include creating schedule and budget contingencies, rescheduling non-dependent activities, dropping non-critical tasks, using off-the-shelf solutions, and securing expert evaluators. The video also highlights the significance of change control and the potential use of extended working hours as a last resort.

What is the purpose of creating schedule contingency in project management?

How can you identify non-critical tasks that can be deferred without affecting the project completion date?

What are the benefits of researching off-the-shelf solutions in advance?

Why is it important to secure expert evaluators as part of your contingency plan?

What role does change control play in managing project contingencies?

How can building relationships with your team help during project crises?

What should you avoid when planning for contingencies in your project schedule?