Risk Management Process
Table of Contents
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW 4
PURPOSE 4
SCOPE 4
DESCRIPTION 4
RISK MANAGEMENT FLOW 5
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6
RISK TRACKING PROCESS 7
Identify Risks 7
Assess and Prioritize Risks 7
Determine Course of Action 8
Review and Monitor Risks 8
RISK MANAGEMENT LOG ENTRY DEFINITIONS 9
PROCESS ASSISTANCE, QUESTIONS, OR RECOMMENDATIONS 10
APPENDIX A: RISK MANAGEMENT LOG 11
Document Overview
Purpose
The purpose of this Risk Management Process document is:
• To provide a framework to track and monitor project risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Establish roles and responsibilities of all participants in the process
Scope
This process will be used by the entire project team. As such, this document defines the Risk Management process and flow for a project.
Description
A risk is any factor that may potentially interfere with a successful completion of a project by having a negative impact to scope, cost, quality, or timeline/ schedule. A risk is not an issue – an issue has already occurred; a risk is the possibility that an issue might occur. By recognizing project risks, or potential issues, the Project Manager, or designee can attempt to avoid them through proper actions.
Risk identification consists of determining risks that are likely to affect the project and documenting the characteristics of those risks. While it is impossible to identify all possible risks, anything likely to occur should be included in the analysis.
Risk identification is the responsibility of all members of the project team. The Project Manager is responsible for tracking risks and developing mitigation strategies/ contingency plans that address the risks identified by the team. Sometimes a risk identification “brainstorming” session can help in the initial identification process, mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Such meetings help team members understand various perspectives and can help the team better understand the “big picture.”
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW 4
PURPOSE 4
SCOPE 4
DESCRIPTION 4
RISK MANAGEMENT FLOW 5
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6
RISK TRACKING PROCESS 7
Identify Risks 7
Assess and Prioritize Risks 7
Determine Course of Action 8
Review and Monitor Risks 8
RISK MANAGEMENT LOG ENTRY DEFINITIONS 9
PROCESS ASSISTANCE, QUESTIONS, OR RECOMMENDATIONS 10
APPENDIX A: RISK MANAGEMENT LOG 11
Document Overview
Purpose
The purpose of this Risk Management Process document is:
• To provide a framework to track and monitor project risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Establish roles and responsibilities of all participants in the process
Scope
This process will be used by the entire project team. As such, this document defines the Risk Management process and flow for a project.
Description
A risk is any factor that may potentially interfere with a successful completion of a project by having a negative impact to scope, cost, quality, or timeline/ schedule. A risk is not an issue – an issue has already occurred; a risk is the possibility that an issue might occur. By recognizing project risks, or potential issues, the Project Manager, or designee can attempt to avoid them through proper actions.
Risk identification consists of determining risks that are likely to affect the project and documenting the characteristics of those risks. While it is impossible to identify all possible risks, anything likely to occur should be included in the analysis.
Risk identification is the responsibility of all members of the project team. The Project Manager is responsible for tracking risks and developing mitigation strategies/ contingency plans that address the risks identified by the team. Sometimes a risk identification “brainstorming” session can help in the initial identification process, mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Such meetings help team members understand various perspectives and can help the team better understand the “big picture.”