1. Risk Identification Techniques
Interview with SME’s
Brainstorming
Delphi Technique
Nominal Group Technique
Crawford Slip
Analogy
SWOT
Cause & Effect Diagram

2. Interview with SME’s SME’s - Subject Matter Expert
Technique used to inquire about issues related to doubts and other technical characteristics
Process
Define the scope and facilitator and list of interviewees (subject matter expert)
Develop the questions
Send and receive answers
Consolidate responses
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3. Brainstorming Identification of many risks Team must be available
Highly creative
Encourages teamwork
If not adequately executed, it can lead to “chaos”
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4. Brainstorming Process
Define the scope, facilitator, list of participants
Conduct brainstorming session
Consolidate responses
Fill up the list with the identified risks
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5. Delphi Technique Type of interview with Subject Matter Expert’s
Interviews are anonymous
Used when there may be conflicts or when brainstorming is not recommended
Used to get comments from competitors
Slow process

6. Nominal Group Technique
Individual brainstorming
Get the info in advance
Mix of individual and group participation
Fast and effective
Lessens the “chaos” of brainstorming
A meeting and then hash them all out

7. Crawford Slip 1920’s, with pieces of paper
Used to identify many risks in a short period of time
Uses a “slip” or post-it
Individual brainstorming
Group consolidation

8. Analogy Based on previous history Reference is needed
What risks other similar projects had
Reference is needed
Available information must be adjusted to the current scenario

9. SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
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10. Cause & Effect Diagram Aka Fishbone Diagram
Identify risks
For each one explain the cause and why it’s a risk