Don’t Keep a Risk Register in Excel (Use Jira)

If you’re considering using Excel for your risk register, this video explains why that might not be the best choice. Instead, we introduce a more effective alternative using Jira and dedicated risk management plugins. If you prefer watching over reading, check out the full video. Key Takeaways: What is a Risk Register The document where […]
Jira Risk Management Workflow Tutorial

In this article, we will look at the 4 steps needed to build a Risk Register in Jira. For those of you fluent in Jira, this tutorial will be focusing on risk lifecycle management not the native Jira issue workflows. What is a Risk Register and why create it in Jira? The document where an […]
Risk Manager: Roles & Responsibilities, Techniques & Trends

A risk manager continuously identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks that could impact an organization’s objectives. They develop strategies to minimize threats, ensure compliance with regulations, and protect company’s financial stability and reputation. Very often there is no one person called Risk Manager in an organisation. Risk management responsibilities are most typically shared between project […]
Using Jira for Risk Management: 8 Best Practices For 2024

When it comes to managing risks in project management, using Jira for risk management can significantly improve your team’s productivity and effectiveness. Risk management involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks to minimize their impact. With Jira’s flexible tools and plugins, you can streamline this process making it easier to keep track of potential issues and […]
5 Steps To Tracking & Mitigating Project Risks in Jira

Project risk management is crucial for project success, especially important to keep critical risks under check in case of (inevitable) changes. The hidden complexities of a project is the main reason why timelines are not met and the resources are spent mid-way. Here is a quick guide for a Project Manager how to best conduct […]
3 Best Jira Cloud Risk Management Plugins Compared [2024]

Comparison of risk apps on Jira Cloud
Software Risk Analysis in Medical Devices

In the Medical Device industry software components, whether standalone or as part of a physical device, must follow the same rules as any other component, i.e. ISO 14971 “Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices”. BUT .. but there are significant deviations required by IEC 62304 and the GDA guidance document “Content […]
Risk Management of Off-The-Shelf (OTS) Software

Your software is likely to contain a number of components, items, packages, libraries, etc. not developed directly by your company. It may include open-source or purchased software. Unless you have a very close relationship with the developer and access to the source code, these components are black boxes for you. According to IEC 62304, the […]
Hazard Analysis and FMEA: the Most Common Approaches to Risk Management for Medical Devices

What is the difference between Hazard Analysis and FMEA. Which approach should you use. Comparison and examples.
4 Key Reasons Why you should move your Risk Management to Jira

Risk management in the regulated industries is often viewed as a necessary evil, but what if we approached it as a secret weapon instead? It’s a common misconception that risk management slows down innovation and adds unnecessary layers of bureaucracy. Yet, in reality, effective risk management is the linchpin of sustainable growth and resilience, especially […]