Risk & Change
RAID Log
MyPMP
QMS Template
| Ref | Risk / event | Likelihood | Impact | Response | Owner | Status |
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About the RAID Log template
A RAID Log is a single register that tracks Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies across a project, giving the team one place to capture threats, validate planning premises, manage live problems and monitor cross-team reliances. It keeps governance visible between status reports and prevents items slipping through the cracks as a project moves through delivery.
It's part of My QMS, MyPMP's Quality Management System: fill it in online, personalize it with your name and logo, then export a clean, branded PDF. Your work auto-saves in your browser.
When to use a RAID Log
- βΈKicking off a project and capturing early risks, assumptions and known dependencies
- βΈRunning weekly or fortnightly PM reviews and steering-group updates
- βΈHanding a project between managers or onboarding a new PMO analyst
- βΈAuditing why a delivery slipped and needing a traceable record of decisions
What a good RAID Log includes
- βUnique ID and category tag (Risk, Assumption, Issue or Dependency)
- βDescription and date raised, plus owner responsible for action
- βFor risks: probability, impact and resulting severity score
- βMitigation or response action with a target resolution date
- βStatus (open, in progress, closed) and last-updated date
- βFor dependencies: the linked team or milestone and the required-by date
What's inside this template
The interactive form above gives you:
A table of Ref, Risk / event, Likelihood, Impact, Response, Owner, StatusNotes
Tips & common mistakes
- π‘Review and re-score open risks every cycle rather than logging once and forgetting them
- π‘Keep assumptions distinct from risks, an unvalidated assumption that breaks becomes an issue
- π‘Assign a single named owner per line, shared ownership usually means no owner
How it works
- 1. Fill it in β type directly into the fields, tables and sections above.
- 2. Brand it β add your organization name and logo with the Branding button.
- 3. Export β print to PDF, or become a member to white-label and sync across devices.
FAQ
What do the letters RAID stand for?οΌ
Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies, the four categories of governance items a project manager tracks in one consolidated log.
What is the difference between a risk and an issue in a RAID Log?οΌ
A risk is a potential future event that may affect the project, while an issue is a problem that has already occurred and needs active resolution now.
How often should a RAID Log be updated?οΌ
Update it at every project review cycle, typically weekly or fortnightly, re-scoring open risks and closing off resolved items so the register reflects current reality.
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