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The Power (and Dangers) of the Analogy in Risk Management

Posted August 28, 2008 | Leadership | Leadership |

The odds of that? That's like being struck by lightning.

Is it? Is it really?

The English language is rife with metaphors. We do comparisons and analogies on a ritual basis. However, when the topic arises, I'm reminded of a college mate of mine, Jack Shepherd, who used to challenge similes on a regular basis.

About The Author
Carl Pritchard
Carl Pritchard is a project management thought leader and a lead chapter author for the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 4th edition. Mr. Pritchard is US correspondent for the British project management magazine Project Manager Today and an internationally recognized lecturer and author, with five books to his credit, including Risk Management: Concepts & Guidance. He co-produced The Portable PMP Prep, a 9-CD audio training… Read More
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