No Mistake Is Beyond Fixing—If You Own It Early: A Project Manager’s Perspective on Risk Management In the dynamic world of IT project management, risks are inevitable . Whether it's a misaligned scope, underestimated timelines, or unforeseen technical challenges, the true test of a project manager lies not in avoiding risks altogether but in recognizing and addressing them promptly .  Project Management Institute Watching this video about the Citicorp building in New York, it does bring home the importance of integrity and owning the mistake early as well as to be able to drive the necessary changes to resolve the issue. The Power of Early Risk Recognition Identifying risks at the earliest stages of a project is paramount . Early risk awareness facilitates proactive risk management, enabling teams to allocate resources effectively and develop mitigation plans . This proactive approach allows for informed decision-making and timely adjustments to project plans, schedules,...