Risk Management on Projects
Every project carries risk -- the chance that something might go wrong or turn out harder than expected. Managing risk is not about eliminating it, which is impossible, but about seeing it early and having a plan ready.
We keep risk out in the open and review it with you regularly, so there are no hidden surprises and decisions about how to respond are made calmly, in advance, rather than in a crisis.
How We Identify Risks
We look for risks across the whole project, not just the technical parts, because the biggest threats are often organisational.
- Technical unknowns and unproven integrations.
- Availability of key people and decisions.
- Third-party suppliers and external timelines.
- Changing requirements or shifting priorities.
How We Respond
For each significant risk we agree a sensible response rather than simply noting it down.
- Avoid it by changing the approach where we can.
- Reduce its likelihood or impact through early action.
- Accept it knowingly, with a plan if it materialises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be told about risks even if they sound alarming?
Yes. We would always rather share a risk early and plan for it with you than discover it has become a problem.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.