High-Risk Project Identification and Prioritization Template

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Ensure your high-risk projects are identified and prioritized promptly with this comprehensive template. By utilizing the Priority Matrix and following a structured approach, you can swiftly address potential risks and minimize damages.

This template guides you through the process of classifying risks, developing contingency plans, and continuously monitoring both high and low-risk projects to ensure they remain on track.

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Proposed Tasks

High Risk, Immediate Action

  • Identify High-Risk Projects due in 1 week
    ☐ Review all ongoing projects ☐ Identify potential risks ☐ Classify projects based on risk level
  • Prioritize High-Risk Projects due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Use Eisenhower method to prioritize projects ☐ Assign resources to high-priority projects
  • Update Risk Management Process due in 10 weeks
    ☐ Update risk management processes based on lessons learned ☐ Communicate updates to all teams

High Risk, Planned Action

  • Develop Risk Mitigation Plans due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Create contingency plans for high-risk projects ☐ Communicate plans to relevant teams
  • Implement Risk Mitigation Plans due in 4 weeks
    ☐ Execute contingency plans ☐ Monitor project progress ☐ Adjust plans as necessary
  • Post-Project Risk Analysis due in 9 weeks
    ☐ Analyze how well risks were managed ☐ Identify areas for improvement

Low Risk, Immediate Action

  • Review Low-Risk Projects due in 5 weeks
    ☐ Review all low-risk projects ☐ Ensure they are on track
  • Monitor Low-Risk Projects due in 8 weeks
    ☐ Monitor progress of low-risk projects ☐ Ensure contingency plans are ready if necessary

Low Risk, Planned Action

  • Identify Potential Risks in Low-Risk Projects due in 6 weeks
    ☐ Identify any potential risks in low-risk projects ☐ Classify risks based on severity
  • Develop Contingency Plans for Low-Risk Projects due in 7 weeks
    ☐ Create contingency plans for identified risks in low-risk projects ☐ Communicate plans to relevant teams