Hands-on tools and processes to mitigate global project management risk.

In this month’s issue of Inside Supply Management, there are 3 articles that relate to risk management. The “how to” information ranges from using algorithms, such as the Material Risk Index, to applying skills that leverage understanding of innate human communication styles. The first article “Where There’s Smoke…,” by Mary Siegried, outlines ways to mitigate and respond to risk. The second, “Hands-On Management for Off-Site Employees,” by Drew Stevens, discusses best practices for virtual team communication. The third article, “Building Collaborative Teams,” by Cate Lawrence, reviews concrete methods to overcome communication and collaboration challenges experienced by global teams. Together, these articles provide practical methods to speed up awareness and responsiveness to project management and supply chain risks.