Mid Term Entry

1. Given your knowledge/skills/experience/confidence at the start of these courses, what have you learned so far?
• So far, I have learned of the significance of risk management in IT. I have also learned of several tools and techniques that one can use in exposing potential risks long before they become a problem.  Once again, communication seems to be a huge factor in the success or failure of a project. 
2. Looking at the course objectives, which ones do you feel you have achieved and which ones still look difficult or completely unfamiliar to you?
• Objectives 4-6 seem to be ones that we have not covered or are not completely comfortable for me yet.  The first 3 do feel familiar, but I feel that I will gain a bit more familiarity with them over the remainder of the course.
3. How has the information you learned so far changed the way you approach projects or think about projects in your everyday life?
• I think that risk management has been explained in such a way that although we do it everyday, I am taking the time to analyze situations instead of simply going by gut.  As a parent, a lot of decisions are made by the guy, but taking some time in looking at the risks and sharing the thought process with my kids is sort of new to me.  Would it have happened without this class?  Perhaps, but it's something that I am aware of and the significance of it.
4. Are there any topics that have been discussed that still seem unclear? What are your thoughts as you get ready to start the second half of the course?
• Luckily, all topics discussed so far have made sense, and if any were unclear the text and discussion groups clarified those for me relatively quickly.  My thoughts as we head into the second half of the course are with staying on task and making sure that I stay on top of regular tasks.