# Risk Register

# Risk Register: [PROJECT NAME]

**Last Updated:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Owner:** Project Manager
**Review Frequency:** Weekly (sprint planning)

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## Risk Matrix

|  | **Low Impact** | **Medium Impact** | **High Impact** |
|--|---------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| **High Prob** | Medium | High | Critical |
| **Medium Prob** | Low | Medium | High |
| **Low Prob** | Low | Low | Medium |

## Active Risks

| ID | Risk Description | Category | Probability | Impact | Score | Mitigation Strategy | Owner | Status | Date Identified |
|----|-----------------|----------|-------------|--------|-------|---------------------|-------|--------|-----------------|
| R-001 | | Technical / Resource / Client / External | L/M/H | L/M/H | L/M/H/C | | | Open / Mitigating / Closed | |
| R-002 | | | | | | | | | |

## Risk Categories

- **Technical** — Technology limitations, integration issues, performance
- **Resource** — Availability, skill gaps, capacity
- **Client** — Decision delays, requirement changes, availability
- **External** — Third-party dependencies, regulatory, market
- **Financial** — Budget overrun, payment delays
- **Timeline** — Deadline pressure, estimation errors

## Risk Response Strategies

- **Avoid** — Eliminate the threat by changing plan
- **Mitigate** — Reduce probability or impact
- **Transfer** — Shift to third party (insurance, outsource)
- **Accept** — Acknowledge and monitor (for low-impact risks)

## Closed Risks

| ID | Risk | Resolution | Date Closed |
|----|------|-----------|-------------|
| | | | |

## Review Log

| Date | Reviewer | Changes |
|------|----------|---------|
| | | |