Framework of Good Practices for the Management of Common Risks in Projects, Cartagena de Indias – Colombia. (#2254)

Authors

Gualdron, Carlos

Villa, Jose

Padrón, Raul

Bien Aime, Carl

Abstract

This paper arises from an investigation focused on the problems identified in the projects of three non-profit organizations in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The results of these projects have been affected by a low level of satisfaction, due to the lack of identification and management of common risks. This study investigates project risk management in three non-profit organizations in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. For three months, three project managers were surveyed and 30 projects (10 in each organization) were analyzed, identifying common risks and successful practices. Based on the results, a framework of best practices is proposed to improve common risk management, with the objective of increasing the effectiveness of the projects and benefiting the communities served.