Project initiation and planning phases
Before major milestones or decisions
When introducing new technologies
Third-party dependencies or integration
Organizational or resource changes
Budget or timeline constraints
Regulatory or compliance concerns

Quick Start

Minimal working example:

# Risk identification framework

class RiskIdentification:
    RISK_CATEGORIES = {
        'Technical': [
            'Technology maturity',
            'Integration complexity',
            'Performance requirements',
            'Security vulnerabilities',
            'Data integrity'
        ],
        'Resource': [
            'Team skill gaps',
            'Staff availability',
            'Budget constraints',
            'Equipment/infrastructure',
            'Vendor availability'
        ],
        'Schedule': [
            'Unrealistic deadlines',
            'Dependency delays',
            'Scope creep',
            'Approval delays',
            'Resource conflicts'
        ],
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)

Reference Guides

Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:

Guide	Contents
Risk Identification Techniques	Risk Identification Techniques
Risk Analysis Matrix	Risk Analysis Matrix
Risk Response Planning	Risk Response Planning
Risk Monitoring & Control	Risk Monitoring & Control

Best Practices

✅ DO

Identify risks early in project planning
Involve diverse team members in risk identification
Quantify risk impact when possible
Prioritize based on risk score and exposure
Develop specific mitigation plans
Assign clear risk ownership
Monitor triggers regularly
Review and update risk register monthly
Document lessons learned from realized risks
Communicate risks transparently to stakeholders

❌ DON'T

Wait until problems occur to identify risks
Assume risks will not materialize
Treat all risks as equal priority
Plan mitigation without clear trigger conditions
Ignore early warning signs
Make risk management a one-time activity
Skip contingency planning for critical risks
Hide negative risks from stakeholders
Eliminate all risk (impossible and uneconomical)
Blame individuals for realized risks

risk-assessment

Risk Assessment

Table of Contents

Overview

When to Use