Tips on using the risk and opportunity log G G G G G G Phrase each to fit the sentence `There is a risk (or opportunity ) on this project that ... caused by . . . resulting in . . . ' Make sure your risks are truly `risks' and not merely `worries'. Only have one risk or opportunity per `line' ­ grouping can make man- aging them difficult. Do not add to existing entries, except to provide clarification. Cross-reference to the issues log when an event `happens'. Keep all risks and opportunities visible, even those which have been passed or have happened. This acts as a check in case others' percep- tion is different. Shading passed risks and opportunities makes it clear which are live and which are not. RISK? OPPORTUNITIES? ISSUES? BUT WHAT DO I DO FIRST? In managing a project you will always have to make choices about where to apply your time. Frequently there is not enough time or resources to