There are many challenges and obstacles in implementing a
risk management system for a program or project. The
approach utilized to successfully implement a
comprehensive risk management system for the
International Space Station Program Office is outlined
below. Like many projects and programs, the International
Space Station Program was previously utilizing only the
basic framework of a risk management system and
processes in order to satisfy oversight requirements levied.
To be candid, the program manager was skeptical of the
benefits of a risk management system and did not actively
use or encourage others to use established risk management
processes in the pursuit of program goals.