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A Risk Assessment Matrix is a risk management tool that can be used to evaluate and prioritize potential risks based on their likelihood of occurrence and potential impact.
- AKA: Risk Matrix.
- Context:
- It can provide a visual representation of various risks facing an organization or project.
- It can typically use a grid format, with likelihood on one axis and impact on the other.
- It can help in categorizing risks into different levels of severity, often using color coding (e.g., red for high risk, yellow for medium, green for low).
- It can assist decision-makers in allocating resources for risk mitigation efforts.
- It can be customized to fit the specific needs and risk appetite of an organization.
- It can be used in various fields, including project management, business strategy, and safety planning.
- It can incorporate both qualitative and quantitative measures of risk.
- It can be a dynamic tool, updated as new information becomes available or as the risk landscape changes.
- It can facilitate communication about risks among stakeholders.
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- Example(s):
- Project Risk Matrixes, which enable project risk prioritization systems.
- Enterprise Risk Assessment Tools, which enable organizational risk management systems.
- Safety Hazard Matrixes, which enable workplace safety planning systems.
- Financial Risk Evaluation Grids, which enable investment risk analysis systems.
- IT Risk Matrix.
- ...
- Counter-Example(s):
- Simple Checklist, which lists risks without evaluating their likelihood or impact.
- SWOT Analysis, which identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats but doesn't quantify risks.
- Risk Register, which catalogues risks but may not include a visual representation of their severity.
- Gantt Chart,
- Fishbone Diagram.
- See: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Probability Impact Matrix, Heat Map, Risk Prioritization, Quantitative Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Risk Heat Map.
References
2025a
- (ChatGPT-OpenAI, 2025) ⇒ Prompt: Summarize the concept Risk Assessment Matrix in 1- 2 paragraphs. ChatGPT (model:gpt-4o). Retrieved: 2025-01-19.
- QUOTE: A Risk Assessment Matrix is a strategic tool used in risk management to evaluate and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and potential impact. This matrix helps organizations to systematically assess risks and decide upon the most appropriate mitigation strategies or responses. Typically, the matrix is presented in a grid format with one axis representing the probability of a risk event occurring (ranging from low to high) and the other axis representing the potential impact of the risk (also ranging from low to high). By plotting risks on this matrix, decision-makers can visually discern which risks pose the greatest threats and demand immediate attention, and which are of lesser concern, thereby facilitating efficient resource allocation in addressing these risks.
The Risk Assessment Matrix is widely used across various industries due to its simplicity and clarity. It enables organizations to develop a proactive approach by identifying and addressing potential risks before they materialize. The use of this matrix also promotes consistency in risk evaluations by providing a standardized method for assessing and comparing different types of risks. Additionally, it serves as a valuable communication tool, allowing teams to easily convey risk-related information to stakeholders, helping to ensure informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- QUOTE: A Risk Assessment Matrix is a strategic tool used in risk management to evaluate and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and potential impact. This matrix helps organizations to systematically assess risks and decide upon the most appropriate mitigation strategies or responses. Typically, the matrix is presented in a grid format with one axis representing the probability of a risk event occurring (ranging from low to high) and the other axis representing the potential impact of the risk (also ranging from low to high). By plotting risks on this matrix, decision-makers can visually discern which risks pose the greatest threats and demand immediate attention, and which are of lesser concern, thereby facilitating efficient resource allocation in addressing these risks.
2025b
- (Wikipedia, 2025) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_matrix Retrieved:2025-1-19.
- A risk matrix is a matrix that is used during risk assessment to define the level of risk by considering the category of likelihood (often confused with one of its possible quantitative metrics, i.e. the probability) against the category of consequence severity. This is a simple mechanism to increase visibility of risks and assist management decision making.