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Assessing risk
For each potential risk event, estimate its impact on the time, cost and scope of the project. Bear in mind that a single risk could have multiple effects. For example, the late delivery of key component could cause schedule delays, cost overruns.

Pull your company out of its slump
Layoffs have truncated staff; cost-cutting measures are threatening projects, and morale is in the toilet. From the manager's perspective, getting the most out of employees in this kind of environment can seem like a gigantic task.

Mediating conflicts now a growing organisational trend
Building a vibrant organisation begins with a well coordinated and a highly motivated team. But as humans interact at different levels, conflicts often arise. If not dealt with properly these can hamper the smooth functioning of any company.

Technological change and job mobility
Technological changes and innovations have changed our lives in many ways. From what we wear to how we communicate, technology is playing a significant role in our lives. Job mobility has also been significantly affected by this facet.

Managing risks
Risk management is all about deciding what to do about risk. There are several techniques that help control and reduce risk. These include risk reduction, risk avoidance, risk transfer and risk acceptance.

Summer Jobs - your first step in the world of work
Landing that summer job brings many positives, boost in your spending power, the opportunity to get a taste of life in the world of work are both very appealing. But this experience can be daunting at the same time.

Create a career portfolio
Do you remember when a portfolio was something which art school graduates proudly lugged around, as they glowingly showed off the best of their creative works? Well, times have changed. The art school portfolio has now evolved into a 'career portfolio',

Keys to start a business in uncertain times
If you're thinking of starting a business, know that the deck is stacked against you. According to one oft-quoted statistic, the first-year survival rate among small businesses is only 20 per cent. And that's on average; it doesn't take into account...

High on the telecom wave
He has multifaceted experience, starting out as an engineer and now carving successful career as a marketing professional in the telecom market. Junaid Munshi, commercial director Digicel Jamaica, speaks with Jobsmart.

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