Riskiliste

Riskiliste is a term used in risk management to refer to a compiled list of risks associated with a project, process, product, system, or organization. A riskiliste documents potential threats and opportunities, their causes and effects, and serves as the basis for assessment, prioritization, and treatment. In many contexts it is closely related to or may be used interchangeably with a risk register.

Typical contents include risk description, category, cause, effect, likelihood, impact, exposure or score, existing controls, proposed mitigations, risk owner, status, and target dates. It may also note residual risk and implementation progress. The format and granularity vary by domain, organization, and regulatory requirements.

Creation and use: Risks are identified through workshops, interviews, checklists, and analyses such as brainstorming, hazard analyses, or failure mode and effects analysis. The riskiliste is reviewed and updated as new information becomes available or as the project evolves. It informs planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and monitoring, and supports decision making and communication to stakeholders. It often feeds into broader risk management frameworks in standards such as ISO 31000 or sector-specific requirements.

Limitations and variations: The term riskiliste is not universally standardized; in English-speaking contexts “risk list” or “risk register” are common. A riskiliste is only as useful as the quality of data and the rigor of its review. Proper governance, clear ownership, and linkage to risk treatment plans are essential for its effectiveness.