Risikoplan

Risikoplan is a planning document used in risk management to outline how risks will be identified, analyzed, prioritized, treated, monitored, and communicated within a project, program, or organization. It provides the framework for coordinating risk activities and assigns responsibilities, timelines, and resources.

A Risikoplan typically includes scope and objectives, governance and roles, risk identification and assessment methods, risk criteria and appetite, risk response strategies, monitoring, reporting and escalation procedures, and its integration with the risk register. It also describes the metrics and thresholds used to judge risk performance, as well as the processes for updating the plan as conditions change.

The process generally spans the project or program lifecycle. It is prepared during planning and revisited as risks evolve. The Risikoplan guides how risks are recorded in the risk register, how often reviews occur, who is responsible for updates, and which triggers require action or escalation. It serves as a central reference for stakeholders to understand risk management priorities and resource allocation.

Relation to standards and practices varies by organization, but a Risikoplan commonly aligns with general risk management principles found in standards such as ISO 31000 and, in project contexts, with PMBOK-style risk management plans. Benefits include clarity, accountability, and proactive risk handling; limitations include the need for ongoing maintenance and the dependence on quality input data.

See also: risk management, ISO 31000, PMBOK.