Process Anti Patterns - Managing Process Risks

Much has been made of the concept of patterns in the software industry. A pattern is defined as “a generic solution to a problem which must be customized with contextual information to provide a real solution”. In contrast, anti-patterns are gremlins in the machine - causing problems whenever they arise. This paper discusses templates for standardizing the description of anti-patterns. It then discusses the relationship between risk and anti-patterns in the arena of project planning and management.