Creates a scored risk register with probability, impact, heat-map status, mitigations, contingencies, owners, and dates.
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name: risk-register
description: "Build and maintain a project or product risk register. Use when asked to create a risk register, identify project risks, build a risk matrix, or document risks and mitigations for a programme. Produces a complete risk register with likelihood/impact scoring, RAG status, ownership, and prioritised mitigations."
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# Risk Register Skill
This skill produces a complete risk register for a project, programme, or product. Output follows standard risk management practice with likelihood × impact scoring, RAG status, a risk heat map, and specific mitigation and contingency plans. Ready to share with a project board, steering committee, or programme office.
## Required Inputs
Ask the user for these if not provided:
- **Project or product name**
- **Project stage** (discovery / delivery / launch / live / programme-level)
- **Key objectives** — what is the project trying to achieve?
- **Known risks** — anything already on the team's radar (even informal concerns count)
- **Key dependencies** — external vendors, teams, systems, or regulatory approvals
- **Deadline or milestone sensitivity** — are there hard dates that cannot move?
- **Audience** — who will read this? (internal team / executive steering / external board / regulator)
## Output Structure
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# Risk Register: [Project / Product Name]… load the full skill through Skill Me