Project Risk The Importance of Communication and Competence

David Evans - Chair International Group IOSH

www.iosh.co.uk

Project Risk
> Within projects risk management has to be a continuous process > Projects create unique issues for the management of people and of risk > They integrate people from different backgrounds and experiences to work together

Individuals will approach problem solving and risk management differently; they will not be aligned and will not share common standard.

A Shared Understanding of Risk?

- Perception of risk
- Acceptance of risk

- Balance of risk

Teamwork

Problems

The effects of working as a manager in a culture with a Cost/efficiency/safety conflict showed in managerial responses

Communication

Competence
Business Objectives
Leaders
PERSON PERSON CHANGE Team Team REGULATORY REGULATORY REGULATORY

Multiple Teams
KNOWLEDGE

Team
PRESSURE

Pressure
INFORMATION

TIME
LOCATIONS

Multiple
EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS

Risk ?
> Agree the boundaries of the project and assign clear responsibilities for risk management > Analyse risks and ensure safety has a high priority against other business and governance risks > Develop a safety message which is project specific > Recruit competent people at all stages of the project > Ensure a shared understanding of the risk assessment > Update, during the project , the skills and experience of personnel and teams > Develop a communications strategy

Thank You For Listening

For more details contact: david.evans@petrofac.com