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PRINCE2 templates - Risk register🔺

Universal Practical Simple Benefit focused Principles Implement Templates Ready apps for Jira

Risk register is mandatory tool according to PRINCE2. Risk register goal is to keep all project threads & opportunities managed in on single place with historical management data. It allows to implement Risk management practices that increase project probability to succeed. Project manager is in charge to work on regular basis with Risk register while Project owner/executive should review risks regularly & take decisions where necessary.

Tailored content of template:

No.Template itemDecription
1NameShort risk name
2IDUnique risk ID with relation to project product or task
3CategoryRisk category
4DateRisk date
5AuthorRisk author
6DescriptionRisk description using cause, event, effect
7PriorityRisk priority based on probability(P) & impact (I) evaluation calculated PxI
9Responce strategyRecommended risk responce strategy decided
10ActionsList of actions that will be taken to manage the risk
11StatusRisk status according to appoved risk management procedure e.g. assess, plan, decided, implemend, archive
12Risk ownerSingle responsible to lead approved risk management actions

Quality criteria for good Risk register:

  • Status is used in risk register that allow to review risk management based on risk management agreed procedure
  • Risks have id & link to project product or task is available
  • Risk register is in safe place where access is controlled according to company needs
  • FEW EXAMPLES from ADVANCED T RISK MANAGER🔺:

    Single risk example Risk matrix example Risk register example

    Templates ( many more templates can be found in PRINCE2 standard):

  • Business case
  • Benefit plan
  • Risk register🔺
  • Recommended solutions for Jira cloud:

    discussion iconPROJECS wiki helps you to understand & implement best project management practices fast & easy & cost-efficient

    discussion iconCreated by : Artūras Bučinskas, PRINCE2 Practitioner