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Research plans are strengthened by careful risk mapping that makes the most of limited resources.

Start by asking what successful strategic risk mapping would look like in your project. Then consider what outputs, actions and resources are needed to realise your plans. The prompts below are not exhaustive; they are designed to get you thinking. The accompanying resources offer tips and examples to support your planning.

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1. Outcome What does successful strategic risk mapping look like in your project?

Thinking about the big picture, what effects do you want to achieve by applying this principle to your project?

2. Outputs How will you deliver your outcome?

What processes will you need to incorporate to reach your outcome? How will each contribute to – and demonstrate progress towards – your outcome?

3. Activities What actions are needed to deliver your outputs?

What day-to-day activities will get you to your outputs? How will you ensure they are equitable and responsible in practice?

4. Inputs What financial, human and material resources will you need to deliver your activities?

Who, what, where, when?

Strategic risk mapping

Identifying risks involves imagining worst case scenarios. What are the blind spots in your project and what unexpected challenges might you face? Identifying, prioritising and planning for these risks can increase the chances of your project’s successful completion.

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Strategic risk mapping

Research plans are strengthened by careful risk mapping that makes the most of limited resources.

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