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Concern #572 - Risk Management System Devolving into a Passive Repository

Project:
269 - Water Industry Development Project

Description:
The risk management system is at risk of becoming a passive repository rather than an active management tool. This occurs when the review cadence is not maintained, action quality declines, partner submissions become inconsistent, and reporting shifts to a list-based format rather than focusing on movement and exceptions.

Desired Outcome:
Ensure the risk management system remains an active tool that drives ownership, facilitates mitigation follow-through, and supports decision-making.

What Could Go Wrong:
The risk management process could devolve into administrative noise, leading to a decline in confidence and disengagement from delivery teams, while exposure to risks quietly increases.

Current Situation:
The system is being used more as a repository than as a management process, with signs of slipping review cadence and inconsistent partner submissions.

Action Strategy:
Protect the operating rhythm, enforce minimum data quality standards, and ensure each cycle results in decisions, actions to closure, and refreshed confidence outputs.

Concern Category:
Project Management

Keywords:
risk management, review cadence, action quality, partner submissions, reporting format

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I have concerns about the review process for risks and actions. It seems that actions are not being addressed in a timely manner, and there are missing owners for high risks. Additionally, the register appears to be growing without any change in exposure, indicating it may not be effectively utilized. Leadership packs seem to present lists instead of showing progress or decisions.
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[2026-05-04 00:54:41 - David Winter - new]