Raise a project risk with enough detail for someone to make a decision.
The idea
State the uncertain event, its possible impact and when a decision is needed. Present a practical option and direct the request to the person who can decide.
Examples
- The supplier may miss the date for the replacement parts.
- If that happens, installation could slip by a week.
- We have asked for a confirmed delivery date by Tuesday.
- An alternative supplier can deliver sooner at a higher cost.
- Could you decide whether we should reserve that alternative?
- We need your decision by noon to keep the option open.
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Watch out
Do not describe a possible risk as a confirmed problem, or omit the decision needed from the person receiving it.
Try it yourself
There is a ___ that the permit will arrive late. (risk / receipt)
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risk
risk signals an uncertain event that may cause harm.
A delayed permit could ___ the opening date. (affect / affects)
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affect
affect describes the possible effect on the opening date.
Please make a ___ by Friday so we can book a backup. (decision / decide)
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decision
decision names what is needed before the backup can be booked.
Practice round
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There is a ___ that the permit will arrive late. (risk / receipt)
A delayed permit could ___ the opening date. (affect / affects)
Please make a ___ by Friday so we can book a backup. (decision / decide)
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Escalate a possible supplier delay and request a decision on an alternative.