Risikoregister

RisikoRegister (German for "risk register") is a structured record used in project management and enterprise risk management to identify, assess, track and communicate risks. It functions as a central repository that documents individual risks, their characteristics, assigned responsibilities and the measures taken to reduce likelihood or impact.

Typical entries include a unique identifier, concise description, category, probability and impact ratings, a risk score or priority, risk owner, planned and implemented mitigation or contingency actions, deadlines, status and review dates. Some registers also record triggers, residual risk after controls, and links to relevant documents or controls. Formats range from simple spreadsheets to integrated modules in project- or governance-software.

The RisikoRegister supports risk-informed decision making, resource allocation and compliance by making risk information transparent and auditable. It is used during project planning, regular review cycles and formal governance meetings to monitor trends and to escalate critical issues. Best practices include consistent scoring criteria, clear ownership, regular updates, and alignment with organizational risk appetite.

Limitations include potential subjectivity in assessments, maintenance overhead and the danger of treating the register as a static audit artifact rather than a living management tool. When effectively maintained, a RisikoRegister contributes to resilience and better-informed strategic and operational decisions.