Free Project Management Raid Log Template
Project Management Raid Log
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Date: [DATE]
The purpose of this Raid Log is to systematically document and track Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies to effectively manage and mitigate factors that could impact the success of the project at [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Section |
Description |
Owner |
Action Required |
Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Risks |
Potential issues that may negatively impact the project. |
[OWNER/TEAM] |
Develop mitigation strategies |
[STATUS] |
Assumptions |
Conditions believed to be true for planning purposes. |
[OWNER/TEAM] |
Validate assumptions regularly |
[STATUS] |
Issues |
Current problems that need resolution to keep the project on track. |
[OWNER/TEAM] |
Identify solutions and assign tasks |
[STATUS] |
Dependencies |
Tasks or external factors that the project depends on. |
[OWNER/TEAM] |
Monitor and manage dependencies |
[STATUS] |
Log Entries
Section |
Description |
Owner |
Action Required |
Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Risks |
Delays due to supplier issues. |
[OWNER/TEAM] |
Find alternative suppliers |
[STATUS] |
Assumptions |
Assumed that all team members are available full-time. |
[OWNER/TEAM] |
Confirm availability with team leads |
[STATUS] |
Issues |
Server downtime affecting project timeline. |
[OWNER/TEAM] |
Resolve server issues |
[STATUS] |
Dependencies |
Delivery of key component from a third-party vendor. |
[OWNER/TEAM] |
Track delivery status |
[STATUS] |
Notes
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Risks: Identify potential problems and develop mitigation strategies.
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Assumptions: Document and validate conditions assumed for project planning.
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Issues: Track and resolve current problems affecting the project.
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Dependencies: Monitor external factors and tasks the project relies on.
This RAID Log is a key tool for managing project factors to ensure successful outcomes at [YOUR COMPANY NAME].