Probability and Impact Matrix Glossary Definition

Term Probability and Impact Matrix
Definition

A Probability and Impact Matrix is a risk-assessment tool that ranks risks by combining likelihood and consequence.

Context & Usage

Teams use it to prioritize which risks deserve response planning, monitoring, or escalation.

Project managers and functional managers use this concept when matching work to available capacity, skills, responsibilities, and team operating agreements.

Related concepts include Resource Allocation, RACI Matrix, Project Manager and Stakeholder.

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