Risk Response Workflow – Project PASS PMP


Purpose

This document defines the workflow for identifying, documenting, analyzing, and responding to risks in a consistent and traceable way.


Workflow Overview

StepActionOutput
1Identify risk via meetings, observations, or contributor reportsDraft entry
2Log risk in the Risk RegisterNew entry
3Assess probability and impactRisk score
4Categorize using Risk TypesLabeled risk
5Assign owner and choose response (Avoid, Mitigate, Accept, Transfer, Exploit)Response plan
6Track response status at each milestoneResolution or escalation

Risk Review Cadence

  • Weekly review during active development
  • Required at all retrospectives and phase gates
  • Ad hoc if any critical trigger is met

Roles

  • PM: Facilitates workflow, updates register
  • Team: Surfaces new risks
  • Sponsor: Approves responses to high-priority risks


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