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What software project risk management tools and techniques do you use?

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Software projects are complex and uncertain, and they can face various risks that can affect their scope, quality, cost, and schedule. To manage these risks effectively, you need to use some tools and techniques that can help you identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate, monitor, and communicate the potential threats and opportunities. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common and useful software project risk management tools and techniques that you can use in your projects.

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1 Risk Register

A risk register is an essential document for software project risk management, providing a structure for the information about risks, and enabling regular updates and reviews. It can be created using a spreadsheet, a database, a software tool, or a template. The risk register should include a unique identifier for each risk, a brief statement of the event and its cause, a classification of the risk based on its source, type, or domain, an assessment of the potential consequences of the risk on the project objectives, a measure of the likelihood of the risk occurrence, a calculation of the risk impact multiplied by the probability, a ranking of the risks based on their exposure and urgency, a strategy or action to reduce, avoid, transfer, or accept the risk, an indication of who is responsible for managing it, and its current state such as open, closed or resolved.

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Aliona Cusnir

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I find it’s useful to include some date, like risk proximity and next review due date. Although having a nicely set-up risk register is very valuable- the value come from active risk management practice, and regular reviews is one of them.

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2 Risk Matrix

A risk matrix is a graphical tool that helps you to visualize and compare the risks based on their impact and probability. It divides the risks into four quadrants, low impact-low probability, low impact-high probability, high impact-low probability, and high impact-high probability. This can help to prioritize the risks and allocate resources and efforts accordingly. Additionally, it can communicate the risks to stakeholders and justify decisions. A risk matrix can be created using a chart, diagram, software tool, or template. The elements of a risk matrix include an impact axis representing the severity of the risk impact on project objectives (low, medium, or high), a probability axis representing the frequency or likelihood of the risk occurrence (low, medium, or high), color coding assigning different colors to the risks based on their priority (green, yellow, or red), and risk labels identifying the risks by their ID or description.

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3 Risk Breakdown Structure

A risk breakdown structure (RBS) is a hierarchical tool that helps you to categorize and structure the risks based on their source, type, or domain. This tree diagram shows the relationship between the risks and their sub-risks, as well as the level of detail that is needed for each risk. By establishing an RBS, you can identify and analyze the risks systematically and comprehensively, while avoiding duplication or omission. Additionally, it can help you assign risk owners and allocate risk budget. An RBS can be created using a software tool, a template, or a brainstorming session; it should include project risk, risk categories, risk subcategories, and risk elements. Through this process, you can gain valuable insights into your project's potential risks and how to best manage them.

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4 SWOT Analysis

A SWOT analysis is a strategic tool that can help you assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of your project. This matrix lists the internal and external factors that can have a positive or negative impact on your project. With a SWOT analysis, you can identify the risks and opportunities of your project and create risk response strategies accordingly. Additionally, it can assist in aligning your project objectives with organizational goals and capabilities. To create a SWOT analysis, you can use software, a template, or a brainstorming session. The analysis should include elements such as strengths (e.g., skills, resources, experience), weaknesses (e.g., gaps, limitations), opportunities (e.g., trends, changes), and threats (e.g., risks, uncertainties).

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5 Risk Response Plan

A risk response plan is a document that outlines how to handle identified risks, both negative and positive. It's an actionable plan that details the strategies, actions, owners, and resources for risk management. This plan can be created using a software tool, template, or checklist. It should include risk response strategies such as avoidance, reduction, transfer, or acceptance for negative risks; and exploitation, enhancement, sharing, or acceptance for positive risks. Additionally, the plan should have specific and concrete steps or tasks for implementing the strategies; persons or groups accountable for carrying out the actions; and time, money, equipment, or personnel allocated for performing the risk response actions. A risk response plan is essential for software project risk management as it helps to implement and execute risk responses effectively and efficiently.

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Creating a simple time extrapolation of corrective action resolution is very effective. Stakeholders should promptly provide Report of Findings (ROFs) on project component development where corrective action is required and also where resolution is achieved. Weekly consolidated reports of stakeholder ROFs both identified and resolved, can then be projected for a future completion date. Based on the resolution success rate it's simple to calculate a future ROF completion date. i.e. Last week-end 12 were out standing. This week 20 more were created and 22 were fixed, c/f 10. Five more weeks at this performance rate all reported ROFs will be resolved. A date well beyond key milestones gets noticed.

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6 Risk Dashboard

A risk dashboard is a visual tool that can help you track and control risks, as well as identify and resolve any issues or deviations. It is a collection of charts, graphs, indicators, or metrics that display key information and data about the risks and the risk responses. You can create a risk dashboard using a software tool, a template, or a dashboard software. It should include a Risk Overview which provides a summary of the overall risk situation and performance, Risk Details which displays specific risk information and data, Risk Trends which shows changes or variations of the risk information and data over time, and Risk Alerts which notifies any issues or deviations that require attention or action. Additionally, it can assist in communicating and sharing the risk information and data with stakeholders to solicit their feedback or support.

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