Risk Management Policy
An organisation-wide risk management policy covering risk appetite, responsibilities, a four-step identification, assessment, response, and monitoring process, a likelihood and impact scoring scale, escalation, and the review cycle.
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Sample included: Example: Risk Management Policy in use. See a completed risk management policy with risk appetite levels, named responsibilities, the scoring scale, and the risk register fields filled in.
How to Use This Template
Follow these practical steps to customize and roll out this procedure with your team:
1. Add your organisation details
Type your company name, office location, and the people and departments the policy covers over the blue fields.
2. Agree your risk appetite
Set the appetite for each risk area with the board and record it in the appetite table.
3. Name responsibilities and the process
Assign the risk owner and reviewer roles, set the escalation threshold, and record how risks are identified and scored.
4. Approve and review
Have the board approve the policy, record the approval, and set the next review date.