Change Management Matrices

Risk Matrix

A Risk Matrix is an assessment and subsequent visualization of various risk areas in a project or initiative. Consulted with stakeholders and provided to the team, it should be updated once a week, month, sprint, quarter, etc.. The risk level of specific aspects will change over time; some will disappear, while other risks will appear. It is worth presenting these changes in subsequent iterations of the matrix.

Step 1:
Create a document
Create a matrix in Excel or Google Sheets. You need two tabs: one showing the meaning of risk levels and another where specific challenges will be described.
Step 2:
Mark the risk

Together with the client or team, assign a risk level to specific challenges.

Step 3:
Publish the matrix
Place the matrix in the project documents so that it is available, especially for the stakeholders directly affected.
Step 4:
Update the matrix

After subsequent steps in the project are delivered, update the matrix together with stakeholders. The risk will change over time. Create separate matrices for subsequent stages of the project. Thanks to this, you will see how the changing risk relates to what you defined at the beginning of the project or initiative

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Change Management Matrices

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