When it comes to your business, understanding the risks involved and knowing how to tackle each one is the key to success. Making sure that you have a strong Michigan Risk Management Plan can help you to navigate around potential risks and handle them before they become a real problem. Here are some simple steps to help you develop a risk management plan that will work for you.

Step 1

Make a list of all potential risks no matter how minute they may seem to be. Categorize your list into areas within the project process and rate them as to the level of risk potential.

Step 2

Once you know what potential risks areas there are draft up a project specific list of not only the risk areas but also a definition of what the risk is or what the actual issue may be. For example, if the risk is categorized as “technology” you might list that “technology is unreliable”, or if the risk is categorized under “staffing” perhaps the actual risk will be “inadequate resources available”.

Step 3

Perform a risk assessment to figure out the likelihood that a risk will occur as well as the impact that it could potentially have to the project. This is a good time to involve others on your team if you haven’t already. The joint input may allow you to better assess the risks.

Step 4

Track and monitor the risks as the project moves forward. Determine if the potential benefit is worth the risk of potential loss. Respond to each risk as they come up. Determine if you should proceed, alter your strategy or just avoid the risk all together.

Understanding the risks and planning your projects accordingly will not only allow you to avoid loss but may provide opportunities for great profit.

At Capital Insurance Group, we understand how important it is to weigh the risks your business will face. Call us today at 888.296.0418 for more information on how we can help put your mind at ease and allow you to focus on the more important things in your business.