What is meant by Top risks?
The term "Top Risks" refers to those risks that are classified as particularly critical due to their potential impact and likelihood of occurrence, thus receiving high priority in risk management. These risks have the greatest damage potential and can significantly threaten the success of a company or project. Therefore, they require special attention and targeted measures for monitoring, control, and mitigation.
Typical Software Functions in the Area of "Top Risks":
- Prioritization: Automatic ranking of risks based on severity and probability to identify top risks.
- Monitoring Functions: Real-time monitoring of identified top risks to respond promptly to changes.
- Risk Reporting: Generation of detailed reports and dashboards focused on top risks to keep decision-makers informed.
- Scenario Analysis: Conducting "what-if" analyses to better understand the potential impacts of top risks and develop strategies to manage them.
- Action Plan Management: Management and tracking of action plans specifically designed to mitigate top risks.
- Notification System: Automated notifications to relevant stakeholders when the status of a top risk changes or escalation is required.