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RAID Log

Track Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies in one place — prioritize by probability and impact, assign owners, and drive resolution.

About This Template

The RAID Log is a project management essential: a single view of everything that could derail your project. Risks are potential problems, Assumptions are unverified beliefs, Issues are current problems, and Dependencies are external blockers.

Columns track item lifecycle from Open through Mitigated to Closed, so you always know what needs attention and what's been resolved.

Built-in fields cover Probability, Impact, Owner, Mitigation Plan, Target Date, and Category — giving you a complete risk register without a separate spreadsheet.

What's Inside

Columns Included

OpenIn ProgressMonitoringMitigatedClosed

Task Types

RiskAssumptionIssueDependency

Custom Fields

ProbabilityImpactOwnerMitigation PlanTarget DateRelated TasksCategorySourceTrigger

Key Features

  • Four item types: Risk, Assumption, Issue, Dependency
  • Lifecycle columns from Open to Closed
  • Probability and Impact scoring
  • Owner assignment and mitigation planning
  • Category tags (Technical, Resource, Schedule, Budget, Scope, External)
  • Task relations for traceability

Who Is This Template For?

  • Project managers tracking risks
  • PMO teams standardizing risk management
  • Delivery teams surfacing blockers
  • Stakeholder communication on project health
  • Audit and compliance documentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RAID stand for?

Risks (potential threats), Assumptions (taken as true without proof), Issues (current problems), Dependencies (external factors affecting the project).

What's the difference between a Risk and an Issue?

A Risk is a potential future problem; an Issue is a problem that has already occurred.

How do I prioritize items?

Use Probability × Impact. High probability + High impact = address immediately.

What's a Trigger?

The event that would turn a Risk into an Issue — helps you know when to escalate.

How often should I review the RAID log?

Weekly for active projects. Walk through Open and In Progress items, update statuses, and close resolved items.

Can I link RAID items to tasks?

Yes! Use the Related Tasks field to connect items to affected work.

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