Targetprocess: Document a Risk

Issues that might impact work getting done are referred to as Risks. Risks that are identified during PI Planning are documented in the Risks view.

Documenting a Risk

1. Navigate to the Risks view.
   • Expand ARTs, then PI Planning, then select Risks from the left navigation menu.
2. Filter by the appropriate Team and Team Iterations, if desired.
3. Select the + icon at the bottom of the No Value column.
4. Enter the risk in the Name field.
5. Use the Level dropdown to choose if it is a Team-level risk or an ART-level risk.
6. Select Add or Add & Open.
7. Assign a Team Risk to a specific Team.
   1. Open the Risk you just created.
   2. Select the + next to +No Teams on the sidebar.
   3. Search for the name of the team you want to assign the Risk to in the search box.
   4. Select the Team.
   5. The +No Teams on the sidebar will update to show the team it is currently assigned to.
8. Update the State of the Risk.
   1. Open the Risk you just created.
   2. Expand the Info in the sidebar.
   3. Select the ROAM state you want to set the Risk to.
      • The states are Resolved, Owned, Accepted, and Mitigated.

Definitions of ROAM States

• Resolved -  All parties involved agree the Risk has been dealt with.
• Owned - A member of the Team or Train has taken ownership of the Risk to be dealt with at a later date.
• Accepted - The Team or Train agrees the Risk cannot be avoided or handled and must be endured.
• Mitigated - A plan of action has been devised and endorsed by those affected to lessen or avoid the Risk altogether.