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Risk Assessment Planning Template
Purpose: Structure for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks in planning
Use When: Planning features, phases, or major changes that have significant risk factors
Risk Assessment: [Feature/Phase/Change Name]
Date: [Date] Status: [Draft | Review | Approved] Assessed By: [Name/Role]
Context
Feature/Phase/Change: [Describe what is being assessed]
Scope: [Describe the scope of the assessment]
Stakeholders:
- [Stakeholder 1]
- [Stakeholder 2]
- [Stakeholder 3]
Risk Identification
Risk 1: [Risk Name]
Category: [Technical | Timeline | Resource | Business | Quality] Severity: [Critical | High | Medium | Low] Probability: [High | Medium | Low] Impact: [Critical | High | Medium | Low]
Description: [Describe the risk in detail]
Potential Impact:
- [Impact 1]
- [Impact 2]
- [Impact 3]
Triggers:
- [Trigger 1]
- [Trigger 2]
Early Warning Signs:
- [Sign 1]
- [Sign 2]
Mitigation Strategies:
-
[Strategy 1]
- Action: [Specific action]
- Owner: [Owner]
- Timeline: [Timeline]
-
[Strategy 2]
- Action: [Specific action]
- Owner: [Owner]
- Timeline: [Timeline]
Contingency Plan: [Describe what to do if risk materializes]
Status: [Open | Mitigated | Accepted | Transferred]
Risk 2: [Risk Name]
Category: [Technical | Timeline | Resource | Business | Quality] Severity: [Critical | High | Medium | Low] Probability: [High | Medium | Low] Impact: [Critical | High | Medium | Low]
Description: [Describe the risk in detail]
Potential Impact:
- [Impact 1]
- [Impact 2]
- [Impact 3]
Triggers:
- [Trigger 1]
- [Trigger 2]
Early Warning Signs:
- [Sign 1]
- [Sign 2]
Mitigation Strategies:
-
[Strategy 1]
- Action: [Specific action]
- Owner: [Owner]
- Timeline: [Timeline]
-
[Strategy 2]
- Action: [Specific action]
- Owner: [Owner]
- Timeline: [Timeline]
Contingency Plan: [Describe what to do if risk materializes]
Status: [Open | Mitigated | Accepted | Transferred]
Risk 3: [Risk Name]
[Repeat structure above]
Risk Matrix
| Risk | Severity | Probability | Impact | Priority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk 1 | [Level] | [Level] | [Level] | [High/Med/Low] | [Status] |
| Risk 2 | [Level] | [Level] | [Level] | [High/Med/Low] | [Status] |
| Risk 3 | [Level] | [Level] | [Level] | [High/Med/Low] | [Status] |
Priority Calculation:
- High Priority: Critical/High severity AND High/Medium probability
- Medium Priority: Medium severity OR Medium probability
- Low Priority: Low severity AND Low probability
Critical Risks Summary
Critical Risks (Must Mitigate):
- [Risk 1] - [Brief mitigation summary]
- [Risk 2] - [Brief mitigation summary]
High Priority Risks:
- [Risk 1] - [Brief mitigation summary]
- [Risk 2] - [Brief mitigation summary]
Accepted Risks:
- [Risk 1] - [Reason for acceptance]
- [Risk 2] - [Reason for acceptance]
Mitigation Action Plan
Immediate Actions (This Week):
- [Action 1] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]
- [Action 2] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]
Short-term Actions (This Month):
- [Action 1] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]
- [Action 2] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]
Ongoing Monitoring:
- [Monitor 1] - Frequency: [Daily/Weekly/Monthly]
- [Monitor 2] - Frequency: [Daily/Weekly/Monthly]
Contingency Plans
If [Risk 1] Materializes:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
- [Action 3]
If [Risk 2] Materializes:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
- [Action 3]
Escalation Path:
- Level 1: [Who to notify]
- Level 2: [Who to notify]
- Level 3: [Who to notify]
Risk Review Schedule
Next Review Date: [Date] Review Frequency: [Weekly | Bi-weekly | Monthly] Review Participants: [Names]
Review Checklist:
- All risks reassessed
- New risks identified
- Mitigation status updated
- Contingency plans reviewed
- Action items assigned
Success Criteria
Risk Management Success:
- All critical risks have mitigation plans
- Early warning systems in place
- Contingency plans documented
- Regular risk reviews scheduled
- Team aware of key risks
References
- [Related risk assessments]
- [Industry best practices]
- [Historical risk data]
Notes
[Additional notes, concerns, or follow-up items]
