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Calibrated Risk Register

A risk register that scores each risk as a probability and a dollar impact, with expected value calculated.

What's inside

  • A register sheet: risk ID, category, description, probability in percent, impact in dollars, owner, review date, mitigation, residual probability, residual impact and status.
  • Expected value calculates as probability times impact.
  • A sample register with ten IT risks sorted by expected value.
  • A calibration primer with five practice questions and reference answers.
  • Five tips for better probability estimates, such as using reference classes and logging estimates against outcomes.

Format: Excel workbook.

How to use it

Replace the High/Medium/Low ratings in an existing register, then rank the risks by expected value.

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