BOOK REVIEW
Book Title: Risk Management
Author: Glen B. Alleman and Jon M. Quigley
Publisher: CRC Press
List Price: $68.99
Format: Paperback, 330 pages
Publication Date: 2024
ISBN: 9781032545646
Reviewer: Lorisa D Taylor, PMP
Review Date: April 18, 2025
Introduction
Risk Management by Glen Alleman and Jon Quigley provides an in-depth, functional explanation of Risk Management as it relates to project management.
Overview of Book’s Structure
The book is composed of 8 chapters. Each chapter breaks down a concept related to Risk Management; Introduction to Risk Management, Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Risk-Handling, Risk Tracking, Communication and Risk, Advance Topic related to Risk – Root Cause, Risk Management Tools, and Practices of Risk Management. Each chapter starts off with an overview of the chapter title and continues by providing key concepts/ideas related to the chapter title. The book has 311 pages which includes the book’s introduction and ends with the index. According to the IBN the book comes in several different formats; hard back, paperback, and ebook. The chapters are 15-20 pages, making it an easy book to read in the course of a month.
Highlights
The book provides charts, photos, and examples of various diagrams and frameworks mentioned throughout the book for easier understanding and as tools you can utilize in your professional life.
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How to cite this work: Taylor, L.D. (2025). Risk Management, book review, PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue V, May. Available online at https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pmwj152-May2025-Taylor-risk-management-book-review.pdf
About the Reviewer
Lorisa D. Taylor
North Central Texas, USA
Lorisa Taylor has been employed at Navy Federal Credit Union as an Operational Risk Liaison for two years. In her current role, she is responsible for tracking risk trends, risk mitigation, risk analysis, and risk mitigation. Lorisa currently volunteers with the local PMI Dallas Chapter as a member of the Membership/Registration team. She earned her PMP in December 2023 and is currently preparing for her PMP-RM certification. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, crafting, and hanging out with family and friends.
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