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Kim Essendrup

RAIDLOG - New Project Managers

About

Kim Essendrup is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), celebrated TEDx speaker, accomplished author, and seasoned trainer who has dedicated over two decades to the art and science of project leadership. His expertise is recognized internationally in the project management field, fueling his role as the co-host of the popular Project Management Happy Hour podcast, where he shares insights and stories that resonate with project management professionals across the globe.

As the CEO of RAIDLOG.com, Kim has innovated the way project managers address risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies by providing a sophisticated online tool that streamlines the process of managing these critical project elements. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the discipline of project management extend to his partnership at the Kolme Group, a PPM consultancy, which helps clients achieve their organizational goals through project delivery excellence.

Kim’s contributions to the field are further cemented by his authorship of “The Ultimate Guide to RAID Logs,” a definitive resource that offers practical advice and strategies for effectively managing project uncertainties.

To connect with Kim, visit his LinkedIn profile.

Kim Essendrup

PMI x RAIDLOG

Building a smarter future for project managers, together.

  • A proven strategy to lead projects using RAID logs
  • 4 PDUs
  • A digital badge + certificate of completion
  • 6 months access to RAIDLOG.com included

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Session Overview

  • Session Title
    RAID Log Practitioner Certification Course

  • Course Abstract / Description 
    Introducing our new RAID Log Certification Course—designed to help you master the essential skills for managing Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions in any project. This course is perfect for project managers, PMO leaders, and anyone eager to expand their project management toolkit. With each lesson, you’ll gain practical knowledge on how to anticipate challenges, make informed decisions, and keep your projects on track.

    As you progress through the lessons in this 4-hour certification, you’ll build a strong foundation in RAID log practices, giving you the confidence to handle complex project scenarios. This certification not only enhance your skills but also positions you as a standout professional in the industry. And this is just the beginning—more RAID education is on the way, each training designed to deepen your expertise and open up new opportunities for growth.

  • Learning Objectives 
    By taking the course, you will:

    • Master the RAID log tool used by elite project managers
    • Learn how to manage risks, issues, actions, and decisions
    • Improve your team collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
    • Harness AI for risk management
    • Earn 4 PDUs to advance your career

     

  • Target Audience
    Project managers, PMO leaders, and Professionals

  • Format
    Live virtual workshop

  • Duration
    PMI Chapters can choose between offering a 4 hour, single session OR 2 hours, double sessions

Speaker Details

 

  • Short Bio (100–150 words)
    Kim Essendrup is a PMP, TEDx speaker, author, and trainer with over 20 years of experience managing projects, programs and PMO’s. He is co-host of the Project Management Happy Hour podcast, CEO of RAIDLOG.com, and partner of the PPM consultancy the Kolme Group.

  • Professional Headshot
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  • LinkedIn Profile
    Connect and Follow Kim Essendrup here

Logistics

  • Available Dates and Times
    Those dates and times can be found here.

  • Maximum Attendee Capacity
    The course is hosted live on Zoom, with a maximum capacity of 500 participants—so you’ll want to grab your spot early!

  • Is there a cost to the attendees? 
    We’ve reduced the rate from $199 USD to $149 USD for PMI Chapter members only

  • Are group discounts or chapter revenue-sharing options available? 
    We offer both! For teams of 5+ users, we offer a deeper discount and can discuss on a case-by-case basis. With Chapters, we do offer a 50/50 revenue split to allow this to be a profitable learning event for you. 

  • Will attendees receive a certificate of completion or digital badge?
    Participants will receive both – a digital badge is available to share on social and so is a certificate of completion. 

  • Is this session recorded or live only?
    Currently, this certification is offered live only.

Marketing & Promotion

  • Does RAIDLOG provide marketing assets (flyers, email templates, social media graphics)?
    Yes, we have a library of marketing assets to support the promotion of your specific chapter event.
    This includes: social media graphics, promotional videos, email banners, etc.

  • Do you have testimonials or success stories from past attendees?
    Yes, check out our customer stories here. We also have some quotes below you are welcome to share out:

    • The information on Decisions and Risks was incredibly helpful and highly relevant to the projects I’m leading right now. – James L., PMO Director

    • I hadn’t seen the RACI Matrix for Risk Management before, but I loved it! – Liz U., Project Manager

    • I needed a PM motivation boost! – Alexis M., PM Leader

    • I appreciated that this course wasn’t just about learning new software, but also offered valuable insights that directly improved my project management skills. Kelly P., VP of Operations

    • Everything about the RAID log is beneficial and can be used in every project I have! Martin G., Assistant Director

  • Do you have a preferred hashtag or link to promote the course?
    Yes, please use #RAIDLOG and feel free to link to the registration page for your specific chapter learning date and/or use our main sign-up page here. 

  • Is a preview video or speaker intro available for promotion?
    Yes, you can find our main promotional video here on YouTube.

More Speaking Topics by Kim Essendrup

AI Powered Risk: The surprising power of AI risk management, and how to use it correctly

Abstract

In this talk, Kim Essendrup, co-founder and CEO of RAIDLOG.com, demonstrates how their tool uses AI to identify and suggest responses to risks for a project. As part of this talk, Kim will talk about how his team approached AI enablement for their tool, provide tips on using this and other AI capable project management tools, and share the “MALMOST” approach to AI enablement.
 

Learning Objectives

    1. Understand the capabilities and limitations of AI in risk management
    2. Be able to use provided tips to gain more value out of any AI tool
    3. Understand the MALMOST approach to getting value out of AI tools

Session Length

60 minutes total – sometimes time allows for a short Q&A sessions.

Show Me Your RAID Log

Abstract

Projects don’t go wrong because of the activities on your Kanban board or your 1000-line project schedule. Projects typically go wrong because of unmanaged risks, forgotten action items, out of control issues or poor decisions. This presentation covers an old standby project management tool, the RAID log, which was specifically developed to help project managers address this areas. Whether you need to run or rescue a project, RAID logs can help you succeed in doing so.

This presentation is based on content from his book, The Ultimate Guide to RAID Logs


Learning Objectives

  1. Understand what a RAID log is and how it works
  2. Understand how to use a RAID log to accomplish project wins

 

Session Length
60 minutes with open Q+A directly following end of each module. 

Lessons in Decision Latency
 
Abstract
In the fast-paced world of project delivery, speed isn’t everything—but hesitation can be deadly. Decision latency—the lag between identifying a decision and actually making it—is one of the most overlooked threats to project success. Whether you’re working in Agile, hybrid, or traditional PMOs, delays in decision-making can quietly derail timelines, drain morale, and inflate costs.

In this engaging (and occasionally messy) session, RAIDLOG.com co-founder Kim Essendrup shares an unforgettable project war story—featuring Ironman races, projectile vomit, and a team paralyzed by indecision. You’ll learn why even the best plans fail without timely decisions, and walk away with a simple, actionable framework to identify, escalate, and resolve decision bottlenecks before they destroy your momentum.

If you’ve ever sat in a meeting thinking, “We should’ve made this call weeks ago,” this talk is for you.

 

Lessons Learned
  • Decision latency is a silent killer.
    Most project issues aren’t due to bad decisions—but to no decisions. Identifying latency as a risk factor early is key to managing project health.
  • Escalation isn’t failure—it’s strategy.
    Project managers often wait too long to escalate unclear decisions. Learn how and when to raise the flag without burning bridges.
  • Clear accountability ends indecision.
    When decision rights aren’t assigned, delays are inevitable. We’ll show you how to define decision-makers and streamline governance.
  • Speed isn’t recklessness.
    Timely decisions, even imperfect ones, are often better than delayed perfection. Learn how to build confidence and momentum through structured risk-taking.
  • You can’t manage what you don’t track.
    Use your RAID log to not just capture risks, but also flag and follow unresolved decisions with the same urgency.


Session Length

60 minutes total – sometimes time allows for a short Q&A sessions.

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