Executive project risk review
A review structure for surfacing project risks while leaders still have useful choices.
In this guide
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
State the outcome at risk, evidence, owner, date, dependency, and consequence of waiting. Avoid escalating a concern without showing what could change the result.
Set the operating model
Offer the smallest useful set of choices and identify the decision each requires. Support prepares the brief; functional leaders remain responsible for delivery and technical judgment.
Choose with care
Close resolved risks and revisit only active ones. The review should improve intervention timing, not add another standing status ritual.
FAQ
Should one assistant support the whole executive team?
Sometimes. It works when priorities are clear and executives share one operating rhythm.
What should happen before a consult?
List the meetings, inbox rules, recurring reports, and decisions that need support.
Discuss executive support