Name
Breakout - When Does Project Risk Become Business Risk?
Speakers
Tom Kerin Tom Kerin, Riskonnect, Inc.
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Location Name
Queen Vault
Description

Project risk management has never been more sophisticated. Yet the escalation and visibility of risk to PMOs and to Business leaders is often challenging.
In this session, we will explore
The moment project risk becomes a strategic priority  — recognising the signals early
The structural barriers most PMOs face — the framing, language, and relationship challenges that make upward communication difficult, regardless of how good the underlying analysis is
Translating delivery risk into business consequence — practical ways to connect project data to the outcomes that resonate with senior stakeholders
What's working in practice — patterns from PMOs that have found ways to bridge the gap between delivery reality and strategic decision-making