Project risk management covers many aspects. One of them is the development
of a risk response strategy. Developing a risk response strategy for projects is
tedious, time consuming and laborious. It takes a toll on project managers and
project team members. It consumes a lot of time to identify, analyze and
develop risk response strategies. Despite doing this, projects still fail. Why is this
so? This article seeks to share some insights that address this question. 

Most reference to leadership is made in the light of good leadership. What traits a good leader
has, what behaviors the leader exhibits and how such a leader should adapt to different
situations. Little is explored in the context of toxic leadership, which erodes humanity and
brings destruction. This article explores what it is, why it prevalent and more importantly why
it allowed to rear its ugly head.

2026 Update: While the core concepts in this article remain relevant, the PMI exam requirements have evolved. If you are looking to get certified, view our fully updated PMP Certification Training Course in Malaysia for the latest class schedules and HRD Corp claimable options.

At some point of your career, you may want to consider validating your vast experience in past projects conducted by getting some sort of project management certification. One of the most sought after and widely recognised certification worldwide project management certification is The Project management Professional (PMP)® certification, administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

What Is PMI® and the PMP®?

In 1969, the Project Management Institute (PMI)® was founded “to provide a means for project managers to associate, share information, and discuss common problems.” PMI® is now the leading non-profit membership association for the profession of project management and has grown to become a resource for 2.9 million professionals worldwide.

We are truly now in the Knowledge Age, way past the Information Age. Faster information processing
has become less important compared to developing intelligence systems that will shape our future.
The technological advancement in robotics has been phenomenal and so has the advent of artificial
intelligence which has been spurred on by the concept of advanced robotics as well as the “Internet
of Everything”. These are exciting times where we are witnessing phenomenal growth in human
capability and expertise.

2026 Update: While the core knowledge management principles in this article remain relevant, digital transformation and new technologies have evolved the industry standard. To learn modern strategies and get certified, view our fully updated Certified Knowledge Management Course in Malaysia for the latest class schedules and HRD Corp claimable options.

Knowledge broadly refers to what is known. On a personal level, it refers to a fluid mix of framed experiences, values, contextual information, and intuition that a person has. This knowledge provides an environment for evaluating and incorporating new experiences and information. Previously acquired knowledge is the basis for learning. Learning, in turn, leads to the acquisition of more knowledge.