Análisis del impacto de los riesgos de proyectos de investigación en sus KPIs

Abstract

Uncertainty is in the DNA of every project. The uncertainty is even a more critical factor when referring to research projects, and thus, risk management becomes a relevant aspect for the success of these projects. On the other hand, the benefits of using key performance indicators (KPIs) for managing projects are widely recognized in the literature. In fact, the usage of KPIs for project management is considered as a success factor itself. However, risks in a project can have direct impact on the target results and threaten the success of the project. Indeed, it is vital for project managers to evaluate and clearly understand the damages each risk could cause on the key performance of the project. The main focus of this study is to assess the impact of all identified risks on KPIs in research projects. After analyzing the literature, possible risks in research projects are identified, the effective KPIs based on S.M.A.R.T rule are developed, and finally, the impact of each risk on KPIs in research projects is evaluated. Finally, the conclusions and future research works are introduced.