A risk register is a tool to organize risks in one location. EAB’s University Flashpoint Risk Register allows universities to organize risks, track risk scoring, and prioritize responses. University leaders and their crisis communications teams should plan to update and audit their risk registers ahead of each semester.
Follow the four steps in this tool to prepare for potential flashpoints and other risks to your institution:
- Identify risks to the university
- Determine the current status of risks
- Rate the likelihood and impact of risks for a total risk score
- Plan next steps to mitigate risks
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