Risk Input Form
Use the responsive entry grid below. Large screens show three columns, smaller screens show two, and mobile shows one.
Example Data Table
Use this sample structure if you want a ready-made starting point for testing the calculator.
| Risk name | Category | Owner | Likelihood | Impact | Velocity | Control % | Detectability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market expansion delay | Strategy | Chief Strategy Officer | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 |
| Supplier concentration | Operations | Procurement Lead | 5 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 4 |
| Regulatory change | Compliance | General Counsel | 3 | 5 | 4 | 55 | 5 |
| Key talent attrition | People | HR Director | 4 | 4 | 3 | 45 | 3 |
Formula Used
Inherent Score = Likelihood × Impact
Control Gap = 1 − (Control Effectiveness ÷ 100)
Residual Score = Inherent Score × Control Gap
Velocity Multiplier = 1 + ((Velocity − 3) × 0.15)
Detectability Multiplier = 1 + ((Detectability − 3) × 0.10)
Priority Score = Residual Score × Velocity Multiplier × Detectability Multiplier
Priority Index = (Priority Score ÷ 39) × 100
This model extends a classic risk matrix by incorporating control strength, speed of escalation, and difficulty of early detection.
How to Use This Calculator
- Add one or more strategic risks in the form.
- Enter likelihood, impact, velocity, control effectiveness, and detectability values.
- Submit the form to calculate inherent, residual, and weighted priority scores.
- Review the summary cards to spot concentration and top exposures.
- Use the Plotly matrix to compare risks visually across the portfolio.
- Download the result table as CSV or PDF for reporting packs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does this matrix calculator measure?
It measures strategic exposure by combining likelihood and impact, then adjusting priority with control effectiveness, velocity, and detectability. That gives a broader view than a basic two-axis grid.
2) Why include control effectiveness?
Strong controls reduce residual exposure. Two risks can share the same inherent score, yet the one with weaker controls deserves faster attention and stronger oversight.
3) What is velocity in risk scoring?
Velocity estimates how quickly a risk can affect objectives after it begins. Fast-moving risks often require tighter escalation paths, shorter review cycles, and earlier intervention.
4) What does detectability mean here?
Detectability shows how difficult it is to identify the risk early. Harder-to-detect risks get a higher multiplier because hidden issues can grow before leaders respond.
5) Can I use different scoring scales?
Yes. This page uses a practical 1-to-5 model for consistency, but your governance framework can adapt thresholds, labels, and weights to match internal policy.
6) Is priority score the same as inherent risk?
No. Inherent risk reflects raw exposure before controls. Priority score reflects residual exposure and then adjusts urgency using velocity and detectability.
7) When should a risk be marked critical?
A critical label usually fits risks with high residual exposure, fast escalation, and weak early warning. It signals immediate attention, stronger ownership, and leadership visibility.
8) What should I do after scoring the portfolio?
Rank the top risks, review their action plans, validate ownership, and compare concentrations by category. Then feed the output into reporting, budgeting, and mitigation planning.