The report highlights the importance of managing risk in product development to ensure successful delivery. Risk management is crucial in complex organizations to balance perspectives, prioritize work, identify knowledge gaps, and actively manage risk. The delayed launch of the A380 by Airbus and the increased modification and repair costs for BEA Automated Systems illustrate the potential business losses that can result from not managing risks. Therefore, project risk management should be used as a key lever to secure successful product delivery.
