When forecasting the weather, meteorologists rely on a number of concrete predic
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When forecasting the weather, meteorologists rely on a number of concrete predictive methods. They can collate quantitative data about the weather’s current state, for example, or they can analyze how the weather today may be similar to typical weather patterns and forecasting models based on their knowledge and experience. While the weather can be unpredictable, weather forecasting attempts to pinpoint identifiable and measurable outcomes in uncertain situations. When attempting to forecast risk, you too will employ defined methods and processes in order to identify, assess, and measure potential risks. Like a meteorologist, you will also use your knowledge and experience in your industry to make educated guesses in some cases. In this week’s Discussion, you will analyze a scenario and distinguish the best ways to identify risk.
Consider an organization where you currently work or one with which you are familiar. Your company has decided that it is time for some corporate rest, relaxation, and family fun. The chief operations officer (COO) wants to conduct a corporate picnic on an upcoming Saturday at a nearby park. All family members are invited to join, including four-legged, furry family members. There will be a baseball tournament, horseshoes, and a pool for swimming. The weather is expected to be in the high 90s. There will be beer, soda, hot dogs, and hamburgers.
In narrative, briefly describe how you would identify and manage risks for this project. Specifically indicate who you would include in the risk processes and when you would conduct the risk activities.
Create a table in your forum post and identify and document in a risk register at least five risks for this project.
Using qualitative analysis, assign probability and impact scores and risk factor scores (probability * impact) for each risk and add these scores to the risk register.
For each risk in your risk register, consider how you will respond to that risk in order to reduce its influence on the picnic, and document that response in your risk register.
Explanation / Answer
The key methods to identify risks associated would be as follows:
We would include the HR manager, the picnic coordinator, the administration manager and the team leader in the corporate picnic planning, risk identification and project planning as all have a key role to play in the successful execution of the picnic.
The risk register after the risk identification looks as follows
Event
Risk
Unmitigated likelihood
Unmitigated impact
Unmitigated risk score impact x likelihood
Chances of a vehicle breakdown
Failure of a vehicle or an accident
Medium 3
Very high 5
15
The pool has a break down
Unexpected maintenance scheduled
Low 2
High 4
8
The food taste and menu is not liked by the
Regular supplier closed unexpectedly
Low 2
High 4
8
A dog bites another guest
The dog was pestered by children and became upset
Medium 3
Very high 5
15
Bad weather and rainfall on the day of the picnic
Sudden climatic change
Not likely 1
Vey high 5
5
Risk scores/impact:
Very High=5, High=4, Medium =3, Low=2, Not likely=1
To take care of the critical risks we will:
Event
Risk
Unmitigated likelihood
Unmitigated impact
Unmitigated risk score impact x likelihood
Chances of a vehicle breakdown
Failure of a vehicle or an accident
Medium 3
Very high 5
15
The pool has a break down
Unexpected maintenance scheduled
Low 2
High 4
8
The food taste and menu is not liked by the
Regular supplier closed unexpectedly
Low 2
High 4
8
A dog bites another guest
The dog was pestered by children and became upset
Medium 3
Very high 5
15
Bad weather and rainfall on the day of the picnic
Sudden climatic change
Not likely 1
Vey high 5
5
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