# Risk Register: [Project Name]

## Risk Summary

| ID | Risk | Probability | Impact | Risk Score | Status |
|----|------|-------------|--------|------------|--------|
| R1 | [Brief risk name] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [H/M/L] | Open |
| R2 | [Brief risk name] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [H/M/L] | Open |
| R3 | [Brief risk name] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [H/M/L] | Open |

**Risk Score**: Probability × Impact (H×H=Critical, H×M or M×H=High, M×M=Medium, others=Low)

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## Detailed Risk Analysis

### R1: [Risk Name]

| Aspect | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **Description** | [What could go wrong?] |
| **Probability** | High / Medium / Low |
| **Impact** | High / Medium / Low |
| **Category** | Technical / Resource / External / Schedule / Budget |
| **Trigger** | [What would indicate this risk is materializing?] |

**Mitigation Plan**:
- [Action 1 to reduce probability or impact]
- [Action 2]

**Contingency Plan** (if risk occurs):
- [Fallback action 1]
- [Fallback action 2]

**Owner**: [Name]  
**Review Date**: [Date]

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### R2: [Risk Name]

| Aspect | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **Description** | [What could go wrong?] |
| **Probability** | High / Medium / Low |
| **Impact** | High / Medium / Low |
| **Category** | Technical / Resource / External / Schedule / Budget |
| **Trigger** | [What would indicate this risk is materializing?] |

**Mitigation Plan**:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]

**Contingency Plan**:
- [Fallback action]

**Owner**: [Name]  
**Review Date**: [Date]

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### R3: [Risk Name]

| Aspect | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **Description** | [What could go wrong?] |
| **Probability** | High / Medium / Low |
| **Impact** | High / Medium / Low |
| **Category** | Technical / Resource / External / Schedule / Budget |
| **Trigger** | [What would indicate this risk is materializing?] |

**Mitigation Plan**:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]

**Contingency Plan**:
- [Fallback action]

**Owner**: [Name]  
**Review Date**: [Date]

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## Risk Categories

| Category | Examples |
|----------|----------|
| **Technical** | Technology doesn't work, integration issues, performance |
| **Resource** | Key person unavailable, skill gaps, overcommitment |
| **External** | Vendor delays, regulatory changes, dependencies |
| **Schedule** | Delays, unrealistic timeline, competing priorities |
| **Budget** | Cost overruns, funding cuts, unexpected expenses |

## Review Schedule

- **Weekly**: Quick scan of high risks
- **Bi-weekly**: Full risk register review
- **At milestones**: Comprehensive reassessment

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*Created: [Date]*  
*Last reviewed: [Date]*  
*Next review: [Date]*