Table Methods or Tools
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Type of mitigation plan |
Method or tool |
Description |
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Action Item or task plan |
Planning Decision Flowchart |
Tool to remind planners of possible approaches and the criteria for selecting those approaches. |
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Planning worksheet |
Tool for analyzing and documenting the different aspects of developing results as you develop the mitigation plan |
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Risk form |
Risk forms provide an optional field for a recommended mitigation action. This provides input to this activity. |
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Risk information sheet |
Template for documenting risk information and the chosen mitigation strategy and action. |
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Action item list |
List of one or more simple, obvious actions to mitigate a risk. Requires minimal documentation. Status is tracked and reported as part of the action item list. |
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Test plan |
Problem solving planning |
For a complex risk or set of related risks where dependencies are high and mitigation may be costly. Group expertise is required. Investigation and quantification of causes, probabilities, and impacts may be required. Detailed plans and schedules are needed. Status is detailed and reported frequently. Management approval is likely required to implement the task plan. Problem-solving planning includes the following methods and tools:
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