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.
| Risk | L × I | What we’ll do |
|---|---|---|
| Parts arrive late | 3 × 4 = 12 | Order a week early; second supplier quoted |
| Key person away in exam week | 4 × 4 = 16 | Hand over before; move tasks in Workload |
| Venue cancels | 2 × 5 = 10 | Hold 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.