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Project management basics

Risks, and keeping things moving

Spot what could stop the project early, decide what to do about it, and stop small delays becoming big ones.

Updated 11 Nov 2026 · 1 min read

A risk is something that hasn’t gone wrong yet. Writing it down early is cheap; finding it late is expensive.

Score each risk

Likelihood (1 to 5) × impact (1 to 5). Anything 15 or more needs a plan and an owner. Review them every few weeks.

RiskL × IWhat we’ll do
Parts arrive late3 × 4 = 12Order a week early; second supplier quoted
Key person away in exam week4 × 4 = 16Hand over before; move tasks in Workload
Venue cancels2 × 5 = 10Hold a second date with another venue

Keep things moving

  • Look at anything carried over twice.
  • Look at tasks waiting on something: is the thing they wait on moving?
  • Sign-offs that sit for days get a nudge, if automatic steps are on.