how to perform a qualitative risk analysis – a quick checklist
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Qualitative Risk AnalysisActivity Checklist
Make sure that the information you are using in your risk assessment is accurate, via validity check out executed by outside experts or yourself (sample of data against other data sources).
Assign a probability to the likelihood of a risk occurring, and then assess the actual cost (or impact) if it does happen.
Plot out all of your risks in a probability and impact matrix, according to the values you assign.
Group your risks, so that you can come up with a better strategy for dealing with them.
Rank the risks, according to probability and impact.
Identify causes of risks requiring particular attention.
Monitor risks that require near-term responses and additional analysis and responses.
Complete a separate watch list of low priority risks.
Update the project risk register with the priority of the risks, the urgency of the risks, the categorization of the risks, and any trands noticed while performing the qualitative risk analysis.
Examine Each Risk in the Risk Register
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Sources:1. Biafore, Bonnie. Successful Project Management. Sebastopol: O'Reilly Media, 2011.2. Graham, Nick. Project Management Checklists For Dummies. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 2014.
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