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Risk Register Basics

Maintain a simple risk register

This guide explains setting up a risk register: list risks, rate impact and likelihood, assign owners, note mitigations, and review regularly with stakeholders.

List and describe

Capture risks with concise descriptions and triggers.

Rate and prioritize

Score impact and likelihood to focus on the biggest risks.

Assign owners

Add mitigation actions, owners, and due dates.

Review cadence

Review monthly/quarterly and update statuses and new risks.

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