Risk mitigation reduces the chance or impact of problems that could threaten objectives or operations. It turns uncertainty into a practical backup plan: identify what might go wrong, discuss it early, and prepare support or alternatives. section 11.1.3 section 11.3.2
Useful mitigation practices include:
- Discuss risks openly with the people setting and executing expectations. section 11.1.3
- Create a backup plan when the original approach may encounter obstacles. section 11.1.3
- Assign clear ownership so someone can address conflicts and manage the issue end to end. section 9.3.2
- Document agreements, review expectations, and validate that plans remain realistic. section 11.3.2
A supported production deployment
When Bob lacks confidence deploying to production for the first time, Alice can arrange for another team member to shadow him. The support creates a learning opportunity while reducing the risk that the deployment plan fails. section 11.1.3
Mitigation requires trade-offs. During a product launch, teams may trim an operational readiness document to essential metrics and downtime plans, balancing resilience with limited time and resources. section 9.3.2
