{"id":192039,"date":"2024-02-28T11:15:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T11:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?post_type=how-to&#038;p=192039"},"modified":"2024-02-28T11:15:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T11:15:04","slug":"how-to-identify-risk-in-project-management","status":"publish","type":"how-to","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/project-management\/how-to-identify-risk-in-project-management","title":{"rendered":"How to Identify Risk in Project Management: The 9 Best Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/25836\/it-risk-management#:~:text=Risk%20management%20is%20the%20process,the%20impact%20of%20those%20risks.\">Risk management<\/a> is an essential part of any project. It involves pinpointing potential risks, assessing them, and putting strategies into play to mitigate them. In this post, we show you the <strong>9 best methods for how to identify risk<\/strong> in project management.<\/p>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\" data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\" type=\"button\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    Table of Contents\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-main-title-permanent\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"collapse my-3\" id=\"multiCollapse1\">\n                <ol class=\"StepProgress\">\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item current\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"tools_to_help_with_project_risk_identification\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"tools_to_help_with_project_risk_identification\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Tools to Help with Project Risk Identification<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"1_brainstorming\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"1_brainstorming\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">1. Brainstorming<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"2_interview_team_members\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"2_interview_team_members\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">2. Interview Team Members<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"3_create_a_common_risks_checklist\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"3_create_a_common_risks_checklist\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">3. Create a Common Risks Checklist<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"4_review_project_dependencies\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"4_review_project_dependencies\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">4. Review Project Dependencies<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"5_assumption_analysis\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"5_assumption_analysis\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">5. Assumption Analysis<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"6_use_cause_and_effect_diagrams\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"6_use_cause_and_effect_diagrams\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">6. Use Cause and Effect Diagrams<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"7_swot_analysis\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"7_swot_analysis\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">7. SWOT Analysis<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"8_use_a_risk_assessment_tool\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"8_use_a_risk_assessment_tool\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">8. Use a Risk Assessment Tool<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"9_create_a_detailed_plan\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"9_create_a_detailed_plan\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">9. Create a Detailed Plan<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"why_risk_analysis_and_prevention_is_key_in_project_management\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"why_risk_analysis_and_prevention_is_key_in_project_management\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Why Risk Analysis and Prevention is Key in Project Management<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"common_risk_analysis_mistakes_to_avoid\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"common_risk_analysis_mistakes_to_avoid\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Common Risk Analysis Mistakes to Avoid<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"conclusion\" onclick='handleScrollToTitle(\"conclusion\")' class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div 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This includes risk identification and mitigation. Based on my product testing and knowledge, these are my top three recommendations for project management tools that can help with risk identification, and why:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/visit\/mondaycom\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>monday<\/strong><\/a><strong><span>&nbsp;<\/span>&ndash;<\/strong><span> Offers customizable dashboards that track project progress and identify risks in real time, enabling teams to respond proactively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/visit\/hubspot-project-management\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hubspot<\/strong><\/a><span>&nbsp;<\/span>&ndash; Offers project templates and analytics that help teams identify potential risks in marketing and sales projects early.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/visit\/wrike\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wrike<\/strong><\/a><span>&nbsp;<\/span>&ndash; Includes risk assessment tools and collaboration features that allow teams to pinpoint bottlenecks and issues, fostering better risk management through visibility and accountability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"1_brainstorming\">1. Brainstorming<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192990\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Brainstorming-on-Whiteboards-with-ClickUp-300x203.png\" alt=\"Brainstorming on Whiteboards with ClickUp\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" class=\"wp-image-192990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Brainstorming-on-Whiteboards-with-ClickUp-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Brainstorming-on-Whiteboards-with-ClickUp-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Brainstorming-on-Whiteboards-with-ClickUp-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Brainstorming-on-Whiteboards-with-ClickUp-1536x1037.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Brainstorming-on-Whiteboards-with-ClickUp-1200x810.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Brainstorming-on-Whiteboards-with-ClickUp.png 1780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Brainstorming With Whiteboards on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/visit\/clickup\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ClickUp<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To successfully manage and identify risk, begin with brainstorming. Bring everyone on your team together to discuss the project, any risks they preempt occurring, and the best ways to deal with them.<\/p>\n<p>An <em>affinity diagram<\/em> can be one of the best ways to organize your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/13838\/project-management\">project management<\/a> risk assessments. An affinity diagram provides a <strong>visual representation of your data points<\/strong> and how they connect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>To create an affinity diagram, you start with specific ideas and then expand into broader categories. Here&rsquo;s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Figure out which specific risks may arise<\/strong> during your project by brainstorming them with your team<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add these ideas to cards<\/strong> or sticky notes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Separate these ideas into categories<\/strong> &mdash; consider how these singular ideas are similar and can be connected to other ideas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a series of &ldquo;affinity cards&rdquo;<\/strong> and use them to create a specific statement for each group<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add your related ideas<\/strong> to the group with the most relevant affinity cards<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order the groups<\/strong> based on the threat level (whether financial, practical, or otherwise), and the likelihood of it occurring<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>With this, you&rsquo;ll have a clear visual representation of the level, type, and probability of occurrence of the different risks you may encounter throughout your project.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"2_interview_team_members\">2. Interview Team Members<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have a clear perception of the risks that may arise during your project, it&rsquo;s time to uncover more details with team interviews. Interviews are a <strong>great way to approach risk identification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>They can give you the opportunity to undertake a deeper dive into the type of risks you may encounter and the best ways to potentially deal with them.<\/p>\n<p>Each team member has unique insight into the risks ahead and may have interesting ways to help deal with them that other team members may not have considered.<\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to make notes that you can refer back to while moving forward with your risk management plan.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"3_create_a_common_risks_checklist\">3. Create a Common Risks Checklist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Risk checklists are another essential way to keep track of and help mitigate project risks. This checklist includes historical risks that you and your team have encountered in the past with projects.<\/p>\n<p>They give you a source of knowledge to help you guide your risk management plan moving forward and give you something concrete to refer back to throughout the course of your project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Risk checklists account for different types of risk<\/strong> &mdash; including business, relational, financial, and technical. Alongside charting your risks, your checklist should cover the best way to handle them.<\/p>\n<p>For example, your checklist for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mitigating financial risks may include budget constraints and funding requirements and sources.<\/li>\n<li>Relational risks may be dealt with by ensuring you have <strong>clear leadership roles<\/strong> and processes in place to handle disagreements.<\/li>\n<li>Technical risks are one of the main categories of risk you need to be aware of when doing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/16522\/risk-analysis#:~:text=Techopedia%20Explains%20Risk%20Analysis&amp;text=For%20example%2C%20risks%20are%20associated,manner%2C%20resulting%20in%20significant%20costs.\">risk analysis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Checklists are highly sought-after in project management. Unsurprisingly, most of the best project management apps let you create checklists.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"4_review_project_dependencies\">4. Review Project Dependencies<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192979\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Monday.com-Project-Dependencies-300x184.png\" alt=\"Monday.com Project Dependencies\" width=\"900\" height=\"552\" class=\"wp-image-192979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Monday.com-Project-Dependencies-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Monday.com-Project-Dependencies-1024x628.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Monday.com-Project-Dependencies-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Monday.com-Project-Dependencies-1200x736.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Monday.com-Project-Dependencies.png 1253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>An Example of Mapping Project Dependencies With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/visit\/monday\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Monday.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Project dependencies occur throughout the course of a project and refer to anything that needs to happen before you can move ahead with your project or a particular task.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project dependencies can rely on various factors, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having the right frameworks and guidelines in place,<\/li>\n<li>Undertaking revisions and providing feedback, and<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring other deliverables have been completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How do project dependencies impact risk? If you know what you need to depend on to move seamlessly through each stage of the project, then you can identify any potential risks that may arise.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"5_assumption_analysis\">5. Assumption Analysis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When dealing with risk, it&rsquo;s also important to get a <strong>clear sense of the assumptions each stakeholder holds<\/strong>. Assumptions are something you believe will happen but don&rsquo;t have any clear proof of.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s important to talk to your team to understand the assumptions they hold about the project, as these assumptions or inaccuracies can lead to problems or risks occurring throughout the project.<\/p>\n<p>Say someone assumes that it&rsquo;s someone else&rsquo;s job to report issues as they arise &mdash; rather than on both or the rest of the team. Such an assumption <strong>could easily derail the success of the project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"6_use_cause_and_effect_diagrams\">6. Use Cause and Effect Diagrams<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192981\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fishbone-Diagram-ClickUp-300x192.png\" alt=\"Fishbone Diagram ClickUp\" width=\"900\" height=\"577\" class=\"wp-image-192981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fishbone-Diagram-ClickUp-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fishbone-Diagram-ClickUp-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fishbone-Diagram-ClickUp-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fishbone-Diagram-ClickUp-1200x770.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fishbone-Diagram-ClickUp.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>An Example of a Fishbone Diagram on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/visit\/clickup\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ClickUp<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A cause and effect diagram or <em>fishbone diagram<\/em> is a visual tool used to <strong>chart risks and their cause and effects<\/strong>. To create a cause-and-effect diagram, simply:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Place a known risk at the center<\/strong> of your page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add branches<\/strong> (in the style of a fish bone) and add the potential causes of the problem to each branch &mdash; I.e., finances, communication breakdown, or outdated technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add sub-branches<\/strong> to each category to highlight factors that may influence each of these (e.g. conflict may be rooted in a lack of clearly defined roles or in a manager&rsquo;s disorganization).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is easily one of the best risk analysis methods out there. You can use one to help gain an understanding of how risks may impact your project, team, and wider organization.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"7_swot_analysis\">7. SWOT Analysis<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192977\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ClickUp-SWOT-Analysis-Example-e1709116058806.png\" alt=\"ClickUp SWOT Analysis Example\" width=\"900\" height=\"445\" class=\"wp-image-192977 size-full\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A SWOT Analysis Example on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/visit\/clickup\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ClickUp<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A SWOT analysis is one of the most commonly used tools and one of the stronger risk identification techniques. It&rsquo;s a fast and easy way to learn the strengths and weaknesses of your team.<\/p>\n<p>SWOT stands for <em>strengths<\/em>, <em>weaknesses<\/em>, <em>opportunities<\/em>, and <em>threats<\/em> &mdash; all of which combine to give you a clear view of the different elements of your team that may impact your project.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Here&rsquo;s how these factors influence your project and level of risk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Strengths<\/strong> &mdash; Refer to things your team does best and how they can use these skills to ensure the project goes to plan and to help successfully avoid any risks along the way<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weaknesses<\/strong> &mdash; Highlight what your team struggles most with and how this can play into the type and level of risk you may experience<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opportunities<\/strong> &mdash; This refers to areas where your team can grow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats<\/strong> &mdash; These refer to the risks that may derail your project, showing you what you need to look out for<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"8_use_a_risk_assessment_tool\">8. Use a Risk Assessment Tool<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192988\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Risk-Matrix-ClickUp-300x192.png\" alt=\"Risk Matrix ClickUp\" width=\"900\" height=\"575\" class=\"wp-image-192988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Risk-Matrix-ClickUp-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Risk-Matrix-ClickUp-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Risk-Matrix-ClickUp.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A Risk Matrix on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/visit\/clickup\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ClickUp<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;d like to improve your risk assessment and management approaches, then investing in a risk assessment tool can be one of the best ways to go about it.<\/p>\n<p>There are several different types of risk assessment tools that you can use to manage different areas of risk. These tools <strong>rely on different frameworks<\/strong> &mdash; such as decision trees and risk matrixes.<\/p>\n<p>Take risk matrixes, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/14010\/risk-assessment-framework-raf\">risk assessment frameworks<\/a> provide a visual overview via a chart of the different risks you may encounter during your project and code their likelihood in different colors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Red signifies a high probability<\/strong> of the risk occurring,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orange indicates a medium likelihood<\/strong> of the risk occurring,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yellow indicates a low likelihood<\/strong> of the risk occurring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tools can help you get a clear overview of your risk profile and give you an opportunity to gain new insights into the risks you might face.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/how-are-ai-and-machine-learning-changing-risk-management\/7\/34926\">AI and machine learning tools are changing risk management<\/a> as we know it. As such, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/quantumblack\/our-insights\/the-state-of-ai-in-2023-generative-ais-breakout-year\" target=\"_blank\">55%<\/a> of companies have reportedly adopted AI.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"9_create_a_detailed_plan\">9. Create a Detailed Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"campaign-compact-table__wrapper bm-rc-updated-design__wrapper \" data-id=\"3184\" data-atts-filter=\"\">\n    <div class=\"campaign-compact-table__title\">\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <table class=\"campaign-compact-table do-not-wrap\">\n        <tbody class=\"campaign-compact-table__offers-wrapper \" data-offers-count=\"1\">\n            <tr class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer   274995   bm-rc-updated-design \" data-rated=\"\" date-new=\"1720185077\" curentdate=\"1720185077\" data-id=\"274995\" data-offer-name=\"monday.com\">\n    <td class=\"bm-update-black-friday\"><\/td> \n    \n    \n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-logo\">\n        <a href=\"\/visit\/mondaycom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/monday-com.svg\" alt=\"monday.com Logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"63\">\n            <p class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-brand-name\">monday.com<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        \n    <\/td>\n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-description\">\n        <p>monday.com - Popular Comprehensive Project Management Software<\/p>\n    <\/td>\n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-key-features\">\n        <div class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-description\">\n            <p>monday.com - Popular Comprehensive Project Management Software<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <ul class=\"\"><li class=\"principales-list-item\"><span class=\"list-check-icon\"><\/span>10+ Project Views<\/li><li class=\"principales-list-item\"><span class=\"list-check-icon\"><\/span>Generous Free Plan<\/li><li class=\"principales-list-item\"><span class=\"list-check-icon\"><\/span>Powerful Workflow Automation<\/li><\/ul>\n    <\/td>\n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-rating\">\n        <div class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-rating-text {{ EMPTY_RATING_CLASS }}\">\n            <span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <span class=\"rating-line\"><span class=\"current-rating\">9.7<\/span><span class=\"max-rating\">\/10<\/span><\/span>\n        <div class=\"read_review_url\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/project-management\/monday-com-review\">Read Review<\/a><svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M1.4668 8.98193L5.4668 4.98193L1.4668 0.981934\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n        <a class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-brand-name\">monday.com<\/a>\n    <\/td>\n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-cta-button\">\n        <a href=\"\/visit\/mondaycom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n            VISIT SITE\n        <\/a>\n        \n    <\/td>\n    \n<\/tr>\n\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <div class=\"campaign-shortcode__compare-view require_ajax_loading\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<p>You have the analysis behind you, now it&rsquo;s time to create a detailed plan to implement all you&rsquo;ve learned. To create a great plan following your project risk assessment, you need to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Define your goals and project deliverables<\/strong> &mdash; what would you like to achieve with your project? What tangible results will you see once you wrap?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Define your success metrics<\/strong> &mdash; how will you measure success?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set your budget<\/strong> &mdash; how much will you spend throughout the course of your project? What are your budget limits?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Define roles and responsibilities<\/strong> &mdash; who is doing what? Who is responsible for other team members? How will you communicate with each other throughout the project?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Define your milestones<\/strong> &mdash; which important milestones do you need to hit to make sure your project is successful and delivered on time?<\/li>\n<li><strong>How will you mitigate risk at different stages of the project?<\/strong> List the strategies you will use and when you will use them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/project-management\/how-to-create-a-project-plan\">How to Create a Project Plan<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"why_risk_analysis_and_prevention_is_key_in_project_management\">Why Risk Analysis and Prevention is Key in Project Management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Risk analysis and prevention are key to successful project management because risks can seriously derail your project and cause far-reaching repercussions.<\/p>\n<p>Here are <strong>some of the main risks you need to be mindful of<\/strong> when undertaking risk analysis in project management:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-arrow-circle-1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>1. Technical Risks<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Technical risks involve issues<strong> related to the technology you need to use<\/strong> to complete your project. This includes tech breakdowns, tech crashes that cause you to lose your data, and malware that may derail your project and put your platforms and data at risk.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/\" target=\"_blank\">World Economic Forum<\/a> reports that the <em>biggest threat over the next decade is a large-scale cyber attack<\/em> &mdash; something both smaller businesses and large organizations need to be mindful of.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-arrow-circle-1 su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>2. Financial Risks<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Financial risks are <strong>one of the core risks<\/strong> that may come up in your risk analysis examples and planning. Financial risks refer to everything finance-related.<\/p>\n<p>Examples include funding sources, budget limitations, and any unexpected costs, as well as the expenses that occurred in relation to any potential problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-arrow-circle-1 su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><b>3. Relational Risks<\/b><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Relationship issues between your stakeholders and members of your team can cause huge ripple effects that may seriously threaten to undermine your project and its success.<\/p>\n<p>Relational issues may include misunderstandings and miscommunications, interpersonal conflicts, lack of sufficient guidance, support, and feedback from project leaders, and a lack of clearly defined roles and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/raci-chart\">RACI Charts Help Assign Project Responsibilities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-arrow-circle-1 su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><b>4. Legal Risks<\/b><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Legal risks are another type of risk that it&rsquo;s especially important to be aware of. Legal risks may involve a <strong>lack of awareness<\/strong> about any laws that may impact project completion or any <strong>potential legal fallouts<\/strong> resulting from carrying out your project or delivering your project deliverables.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-arrow-circle-1 su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><b>5. Environmental Risks<\/b><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Environmental risk refers to risks employees may come across when working on a physical project. Some examples include mold, poisonous gasses near the construction site, and lead paint.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"common_risk_analysis_mistakes_to_avoid\">Common Risk Analysis Mistakes to Avoid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several risk analysis mistakes you may run into when prepping for your project, these include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack su-tabs-vertical\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Failing to Identify Risks Early<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Only Covering 'Common' Risks<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><b>Lacking Insight From Your Team<\/b><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><b>Relying on One (or Two) Methods<\/b><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><b>Not Having 'If, Then' Strategies<\/b><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Failing to Identify Risks Early&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>One of the biggest risk analysis mistakes you may run into is failing to identify risks early enough. This can leave you unprotected and catch you off guard when risks seemingly arise out of nowhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Only Covering 'Common' Risks&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>While your energies are best placed focusing on the risks that are most likely to occur, it&rsquo;s still important to focus on the rarer risks that may still happen throughout the course of your project.<\/p>\n<p>That means factoring risks with both a <strong>high, medium, and low probability<\/strong> of occurring and making sure you have plans in place to mitigate and tackle each one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;b&gt;Lacking Insight From Your Team&lt;\/b&gt;\">\n<p>Just relying on one or two stakeholders to identify and plan for risk is one of the biggest mistakes you can make during your risk analysis. Each team member can have unique and valuable insight into the risks you may face throughout the project.<\/p>\n<p>As such, it&rsquo;s important to include each team member in your brainstorming process and make sure everyone is interviewed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;b&gt;Relying on One (or Two) Methods&lt;\/b&gt;\">\n<p>While focusing on just one or two methods to fulfill your risk analysis can save you time and get you started on your project faster, it can leave you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/13484\/vulnerability\">vulnerable<\/a> to improbable planning.<\/p>\n<p>It can also increase the likelihood that a risk may occur and may negatively impact your project and business. We recommend trying to include several strategies in your risk analysis plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;b&gt;Not Having 'If, Then' Strategies&lt;\/b&gt;\">\n<p>You can spend forever building out your risk analysis and brainstorming ideas to help mitigate or address risks as they arise. However, you need to have clear &ldquo;if, then&rdquo; rules in place.<\/p>\n<p>This ensures that your team immediately knows what to do when a risk arises. &ldquo;If, then&rdquo; rules chart a direct response to any risk that arises e.g. if an environmental risk arises, then construction teams must stop work, isolate the risk, and contact the project manager.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"campaign-compact-table__wrapper bm-rc-updated-design__wrapper \" data-id=\"3184\" data-atts-filter=\"\">\n    <div class=\"campaign-compact-table__title\">\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <table class=\"campaign-compact-table do-not-wrap\">\n        <tbody class=\"campaign-compact-table__offers-wrapper \" data-offers-count=\"1\">\n            <tr class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer   274995   bm-rc-updated-design \" data-rated=\"\" date-new=\"1720185077\" curentdate=\"1720185077\" data-id=\"274995\" data-offer-name=\"monday.com\">\n    <td class=\"bm-update-black-friday\"><\/td> \n    \n    \n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-logo\">\n        <a href=\"\/visit\/mondaycom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/monday-com.svg\" alt=\"monday.com Logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"63\">\n            <p class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-brand-name\">monday.com<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        \n    <\/td>\n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-description\">\n        <p>monday.com - Popular Comprehensive Project Management Software<\/p>\n    <\/td>\n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-key-features\">\n        <div class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-description\">\n            <p>monday.com - Popular Comprehensive Project Management Software<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <ul class=\"\"><li class=\"principales-list-item\"><span class=\"list-check-icon\"><\/span>10+ Project Views<\/li><li class=\"principales-list-item\"><span class=\"list-check-icon\"><\/span>Generous Free Plan<\/li><li class=\"principales-list-item\"><span class=\"list-check-icon\"><\/span>Powerful Workflow Automation<\/li><\/ul>\n    <\/td>\n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-rating\">\n        <div class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-rating-text {{ EMPTY_RATING_CLASS }}\">\n            <span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <span class=\"rating-line\"><span class=\"current-rating\">9.7<\/span><span class=\"max-rating\">\/10<\/span><\/span>\n        <div class=\"read_review_url\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/project-management\/monday-com-review\">Read Review<\/a><svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M1.4668 8.98193L5.4668 4.98193L1.4668 0.981934\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n        <a class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-brand-name\">monday.com<\/a>\n    <\/td>\n    <td class=\"campaign-compact-table__offer-cta-button\">\n        <a href=\"\/visit\/mondaycom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n            VISIT SITE\n        <\/a>\n        \n    <\/td>\n    \n<\/tr>\n\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <div class=\"campaign-shortcode__compare-view require_ajax_loading\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<p>Risk management is a foundational aspect of any project project plan. With the right risk management plan, you can help plan for any potential risks and put strategies in place to help mitigate them.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for the best project management tools to help fulfill your next project? Take a look at our post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/project-management\/best-project-management-software\">best project management software<\/a> currently on the market.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \"><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What are the 5 components of risk identification?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The 5 key components of risk identification are template specification, basic identification, detailed identification, external cross-check, internal cross-check, and statement finalization.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \"><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is an example of a risk framework?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Risk matrixes are a common type of risk framework that provides a visual overview of the different risks you may encounter during a project. They code the likelihood of different risks in different colors: red (high likelihood), orange (medium likelihood), and yellow (low likelihood).<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \"><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the most common risk management tactic?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">A SWOT analysis is one of the most commonly used risk management tactics. You can use one to define your team&rsquo;s areas of strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat to help you identify prospective risks and how your team is best placed to deal with them.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \"><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What&rsquo;s the difference between quantitative and qualitative risk analysis?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">A quantitative risk analysis uses statistical techniques to help identify the probability of a specific risk occurring. In comparison, a qualitative risk analysis visually categorizes risks and how likely they are to happen &mdash; as well as their potential impact.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section><strong><\/strong>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/quantumblack\/our-insights\/the-state-of-ai-in-2023-generative-ais-breakout-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The State of AI in 2023<\/a>&nbsp;(McKinsey)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Risks Report 2024<\/a> (The World Economic Forum)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Risk management is an essential part of any project. 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