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11 - PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

Project Risk
Estimates Condition

Project
Activity Deliverables

Figure 11-7. Influence diagram

11.2.2.6 SWot Analysis

This technique examines the project from each of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT)
perspectives to increase the breadth of identified risks by including internally generated risks. The technique starts
with identification of strengths and weaknesses of the organization, focusing on either the project, organization,
or the business area in general. SWOT analysis then identifies any opportunities for the project that arise from
organizational strengths, and any threats arising from organizational weaknesses. The analysis also examines
the degree to which organizational strengths offset threats, as well as identifying opportunities that may serve to
overcome weaknesses.

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