Risikokart

Risikokart, or risk map, is a visual tool used in risk management to represent identified risks by their estimated likelihood and potential impact. It helps organizations understand risk exposure at a glance and communicate priorities to stakeholders.

A typical risikokart includes risk categories, a scale for probability and consequence, and a matrix or grid where each risk is plotted. Colors or zones indicate severity, often with green for low risk, yellow for moderate, orange for high, and red for critical. The map may also show residual risk after mitigation and indicate risk owners responsible for action.

The process to create a risikokart usually involves identifying risks, assessing probability and impact using predefined scales, calculating or assigning a risk score, plotting risks on the matrix, and determining responses such as avoidance, mitigation, transfer, or acceptance. Action owners and target dates are often recorded alongside each risk.

Risikokart is used in various domains including project management, safety management, IT risk, finance, and compliance. It supports prioritization of mitigation efforts, resource allocation, and ongoing monitoring. It is commonly integrated with risk registers and broader governance frameworks.

Limitations include subjectivity in scoring, dependence on the quality and timeliness of data, and potential oversimplification of complex risks. A risikokart should be updated regularly and used in conjunction with more detailed analyses and scenario planning.

See also related concepts such as risk matrix, risk register, and ISO 31000 risk management.