How To Run A Project Risk Workshop

Master the skills to lead powerful, actionable risk workshops

What you'll learn

Understand what pre-actions must be taken before the Risk Workshop

Understand what actions must be taken during the Risk Workshop

Understand what actions must be taken after the Risk Workshop

Complete a Practice Exam on the Risk Workshop Process

Requirements

Some Project Management Background necessary

Description

Learn how to run risk workshops that actually work — not just meetings that get forgotten.In this hands-on course, you'll discover exactly how to plan, facilitate, and follow up on risk workshops that drive real results. Whether you're a project manager, risk professional, or team leader, you'll walk away with practical tools, templates, and confidence to lead your own workshop — from kickoff to closeout.We’ll cover everything you need to know:How to prep your team and structure your sessionWhat techniques actually help identify real risksHow to guide discussions, prioritize risks, and assign ownersHow to keep your risk register relevant and your team engagedCommon pitfalls to avoid (and how to handle difficult participants)Plus: Email templates, risk prompts, and sample workshop agendasBy the end of this course, you’ll be able to lead risk workshops that produce clear, actionable results — and support your projects from start to finish.What You’ll LearnFacilitate risk workshops that get real engagementUse brainstorming, RBS, and prompts to identify risksPrioritize risks based on impact and probabilityAssign and communicate risk ownership with clarityMaintain and update your risk register throughout the projectBuild a culture of proactive risk awareness on your teamWho This Course is ForProject Managers and Risk ManagersPMP or PMI-RMP CandidatesAgile and Traditional Team LeadersAnyone who runs or supports project risk meetings

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Welcome and Orientation

Section 2: Module 1 - Foundations of Risk Workshops

Lecture 3 Running a Risk Workshop

Lecture 4 Why Risk Workshops Matter

Lecture 5 The Risk Management Plan

Lecture 6 Module Conclusion

Section 3: Module 2 - Preparing for the Workshop

Lecture 7 Inputs & Essential Tools

Lecture 8 Pre-Workshop Preparation

Lecture 9 Module Conclusion

Section 4: Module 3 - Structuring the Risk Workshop

Lecture 10 Workshop Agenda & Setup

Lecture 11 Kicking off the Workshop

Lecture 12 Module Conclusion

Section 5: Module 4 - The Risk Identification Phase

Lecture 13 Core Identification Techniques

Lecture 14 Running the Risk ID Session

Lecture 15 Module Conclusion

Section 6: Module 5 - Rationalizing & Describing Risks

Lecture 16 Rationalizing Risks

Lecture 17 Describing Risks Clearly

Lecture 18 Module Conclusion

Section 7: Module 6 - Recording & Assigning Risks

Lecture 19 Building the Risk Register

Lecture 20 Assigning Risk Owners

Lecture 21 Module Conclusion

Section 8: Module 7 - Post Workshop Actions

Lecture 22 Post Workshop Communication

Lecture 23 Updating & Maintaining the Register

Lecture 24 Module Conclusion

Section 9: Module 8 - Advanced Tips & Common Pitfalls

Lecture 25 Masterclass Moves for Risk Workshops

Lecture 26 Module Conclusion

Section 10: Course Wrap Up

Lecture 27 Key Takeaways & Actions Steps

Lecture 28 Connect with the Instructor

Section 11: Final Exam

Project Managers,Project Risk Managers,Project Coordinators,PMP Students,PMI-RMP Students