Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS)
A hierarchical representation of potential sources of risk.
Template Details
- Format: Excel (.xlsx)
- Size: 32 KB
- Category: Risk Management
- Prepare by: Parag Pal
What is a Risk RBS?
The Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) is a hierarchical representation of potential sources of risk. It helps the project team to consider the full range of sources from which individual project risks may arise. This can be useful when identifying risks or when categorizing identified risks.
Common Risk Categories:
- Technical Risk: Requirements, technology, complexity, quality.
- Management Risk: Communication, resource management, planning.
- Commercial Risk: Contractual terms, internal procurement, subcontracts.
- External Risk: Legislation, exchange rates, site/facilities, weather.
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Prepare by: Parag Pal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a risk breakdown structure template used for?
A risk breakdown structure template gives project managers a ready-made, pre-formatted structure to capture and track the risk breakdown structure without building a spreadsheet from scratch. It standardises the format across projects and saves setup time.
Is this risk breakdown structure template free to download?
Yes. You can download this risk breakdown structure template for free from PM Study Guide. It is provided in Excel format and is fully editable so you can adapt the columns and formulas to your own project.
Can I edit the risk breakdown structure template in Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. The template is supplied as an Excel (.xlsx) file, which opens directly in Microsoft Excel and can also be imported into Google Sheets. Every field, column, and formula can be customised.
