Risk Register
Risk register template for identifying, assessing, and managing project risks.
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Project Management
Template Fields
The document includes the following fields:
| # | Field Name | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document Information | |||
| 2 | Organization Name | text | Yes ✓ |
| 3 | Department / Section | text | No |
| 4 | Document Reference | text | Yes ✓ |
| 5 |
Document Edition
Options:2027 Edition, 2026 Edition |
select | Yes ✓ |
| 6 | Issue Date | date | Yes ✓ |
| 7 |
Document Status
Options:Draft, Active, Approved, Completed |
select | No |
| Project Details | |||
| 9 | Project Name | text | Yes ✓ |
| 10 | Project Manager | text | No |
| 11 |
Phase
Options:Initiation, Planning, Execution, Closure |
select | No |
| 12 | Start Date | date | No |
| 13 | Target End Date | date | No |
| 14 | Progress (%) | number | No |
| Tasks & Milestones | |||
| 16 |
Tasks
Columns:Task, Owner, Start, End, Status |
table | No |
| Notes & Terms | |||
| 18 | Notes | textarea | No |
| 19 | Terms & Conditions | textarea | No |
| Approvals & Signatures | |||
| 21 | Prepared By | text | No |
| 22 | Reviewed By | text | No |
| 23 | Approved By | text | No |
| 24 | Approval Date | date | No |
Key Benefits
Systematic risk identification
Risk quantification and prioritization
Proactive risk mitigation
Team awareness and accountability
Historical risk data for future projects
How to Use This Template
1
Step 1: Identify all potential project risks
2
Step 2: Categorize each risk (technical, financial, operational, external)
3
Step 3: Assess impact and probability on a 1-5 scale
4
Step 4: Calculate risk score and prioritize
5
Step 5: Assign risk owners and develop mitigation plans
6
Step 6: Monitor risks and update status regularly
7
Step 7: Review and close risks that are no longer relevant
Features
Risk scoring matrix
Impact and probability assessment
Mitigation action tracking
Risk owner assignment
Status monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a risk register and who maintains it?
A risk register is a documented list of identified risks, their analysis, response plans, and status. The project manager maintains it with input from the team.
How is risk score calculated?
Risk Score = Impact x Probability. Both are typically rated on a 1-5 scale, giving a score from 1 to 25. Scores above 15 are usually considered high risk.
How often should the risk register be updated?
Weekly during active project phases, after major milestones, when new risks are identified, or when risk statuses change.
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