The chapter started with an overview of the steps required for effective risk management, and then covered the different types of risks that we are likely to face. Next, we need to put this understanding into practice. That is, raise awareness and get action. There are a few techniques that can be used. Talking about it is the key, but it also helps to have a framework or structure to give substance to any discussions and create documentation that can be reviewed and referred to, down the track.

Depending on the nature of your projects, you may be able to sit down directly with whoever is in charge and spell out the major risks. That's not always the case; in larger organizations with a formal organizational structure, it's not so easy. Or, the management don't want to listen, there's no buy in. Even when you know it's a major problem, management doesn't want to hear it. If this is the case, doing a short risk assessment with the key people involved is a great...