Risk is all about uncertainty; it always starts with the question "what if?" It's common for different interpretations or meanings to arise. To avoid this, it's better to follow these steps: 1. Clarify the project goals, objectives, and deliverables throughout the project. 2. Set up and assess the team we work with. 3. Ensure we have the correct list of stakeholders and understand their power and impact on the project. 4. Align all perceptions and expectations. 5. Consider environmental and political culture as key parameters. 6. Hold regular, engaging discussions to assess all risks. 7. Summarize the identified risks, manage them, and communicate to all project stakeholders. Dont let you drag by assumption

To effectively manage divided opinions among stakeholders regarding risk impacts, I first ensure that I respect and listen to all perspectives. Then, I ask each stakeholder to outline the pros and cons of their viewpoint. I compile this information and create an infographic to visualize it clearly. Using these visuals as a guide, I hold a consensus meeting with all stakeholders. During the meeting, I share my own perspective as the project manager at the end. This approach strengthens communication, helps prevent conflicts, and facilitates finding a common solution. Openly expressing ideas has always contributed positively to projects.

There isn’t too much being conducted in this world that hasn’t been done before, therefore it’s not too difficult to source some historic data or evidence, possibly where a risk has been realised. This helps to provide those that may be have a lassefaire attitude or belief to the risk that it has o cured in the past, list out the similarities and show them the outcome.

To manage differing stakeholder opinions on risk impacts, use impact visualisation dashboards. These present data on potential outcomes, turning abstract disagreements into concrete insights. This approach shifts the focus from opinions to evidence, fostering a shared understanding. In risk management, visual tools help reduce bias and guide stakeholders toward data-driven decisions. By using impact visualisation, you encourage productive dialogue, helping stakeholders align on priorities and make more informed decisions.

Firstly, there must be a common understanding of the purpose of the risk analysis and outcome that it wants to achieve. Secondly, having data points either from past internal incidents or creditable external source is useful as a benchmark. Thirdly, take a step back to view the risk impacts of all risk areas. This is great way to assess if the earlier assessment is in the right context when it is taken against all other risks. Generally, in my experience, some moderation will be made when everyone see it holistically.