Risk Assessment-Value Matrix

The Risk Assessment-Value Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to compare the risk and value of a project or decision. It helps to quickly identify projects or decisions that are low risk and high value, and those that are high risk and low value.

At a very high level, the Risk Assessment-Value Matrix is used in the context of business, risk management.

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What is the Risk Assessment-Value Matrix?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Risk Assessment-Value Matrix can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. Low Risk/High Value: Projects or decisions that have a low risk and high value, such as launching a new product with a proven track record.
  2. High Risk/High Value: Projects or decisions that have a high risk and high value, such as launching a new product with an uncertain track record.
  3. Low Risk/Low Value: Projects or decisions that have a low risk and low value, such as launching a new product with a low potential return.
  4. High Risk/Low Value: Projects or decisions that have a high risk and low value, such as launching a new product with a high potential return but uncertain success.

What is the purpose of the Risk Assessment-Value Matrix?

The Risk Assessment-Value Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to compare the risk and value of a project or decision. It helps to quickly identify projects or decisions that are low risk and high value, and those that are high risk and low value. This can be used to prioritize projects or decisions, as well as to identify areas that need more research or analysis.

The matrix is divided into four quadrants, each representing a different combination of risk and value. The top left quadrant represents low risk and high value, the top right quadrant represents high risk and high value, the bottom left quadrant represents low risk and low value, and the bottom right quadrant represents high risk and low value.

For example, a company may be considering a new product launch. Using the Risk Assessment-Value Matrix, they can quickly identify the potential risks and rewards associated with the project. If the project is low risk and high value, the company can move forward with the launch. If the project is high risk and low value, the company may decide to delay or abandon the project.


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What templates are related to Risk Assessment-Value Matrix?

The following templates can also be categorized as business, risk management and are therefore related to Risk Assessment-Value Matrix: Effort Impact Matrix, Gap Analysis Matrix, Growth Share Matrix, Kraljic Matrix, Outsourcing Matrix, Quadrant Analysis, Risk Analysis Matrix, Risk Value Matrix. You can browse them using the menu above.

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