Rufus's risk inventory.
Rufus is an ice cream caterer who has contracted to supply exotic-flavored Tibetan Yak-milk desserts for Penrod's party. He has tentatively identified the activities (work packages) in this project as the following:
- Buy the ice cream from the specialty wholesaler.
- Deliver the ice cream and other supplies to the party site.
- Arrange for low-paid student help to serve at the party.
- Set up the tables and serving area on the day of the party.
- Serve the guests.
- Clean up and return home.
Rufus is worried that something(s) might go wrong so that he cannot complete the contract to Penrod's satisfaction. Develop a simple (and not too detailed) risk inventory for this project. Suggest practical ways that Rufus might begin to put numbers on the probabilities and consequences of each risk in the inventory.