What could go wrong? — Project Manager · Pretender
Before the fictional Science Fair, the team lists risks. A good manager decides which to act on now, which to watch, and which to simply accept. Sort each risk by how likely and how serious it is.
Sort into groups · ~3 min
Your role
You're the project manager (in this game).
Your goal
Sort each risk by how likely and how serious it is.
What you know
- Likely + serious = act now. Unlikely but serious = watch with a backup plan. Small = accept.
Limits
- You can't fix everything — time is limited.
Success looks like
- Act now — You tackled the likely, serious risks.
- Watch — Rare but serious risks got a plan B.
- Accept — You didn't waste time on tiny risks.
Skills you used
- Planning — Turning a goal into steps.
- Vigilance — Noticing warning signs early.
In real life
Project managers keep a risk register and rate risks by likelihood and impact, then decide to reduce, monitor or accept each one.
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