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artifact_id: A19
name: Risk Management Record (Adaptive Variant)
template_version: "1.0.0"
status: Template · Active
category: Risk
authority: "PMBOK8 Guide §2.7 · APG §5 · Risk-PPP"
source_type: synthesis
file_path: artifacts/monitoring-and-decisions/A19-risk-management-record-adaptive-template.md
---

# A19 — Risk-Adjusted Backlog and Impediment Log (Adaptive Variant Template)

> **Usage:** This is the adaptive variant of the risk register, tracking risks as risk-adjusted backlog items and current blockers as impediments. Replace every `[FIELD: ...]` placeholder with project-specific content.

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## Section 1 — Identification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| **Project Name** | [FIELD: Project name] |
| **Project Manager/SM** | [FIELD: PM/SM name] |
| **Document Version** | [FIELD: e.g. v1.0] |
| **Last Updated** | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] |

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## Section 2 — Risk-Adjusted Backlog Items

These are risk mitigation or contingency tasks prioritized directly within the product backlog:

| Risk ID | Risk Description | Potential Impact | Mitigation Action (Backlog Item) | Priority (MoSCoW) | Target Sprint | Linked Backlog Item ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-01 | [FIELD: Risk description] | [FIELD: Impact description] | [FIELD: Action to prevent/mitigate] | [FIELD: Priority] | [FIELD: Sprint #] | [FIELD: US-###] |
| R-02 | [FIELD: Risk description] | [FIELD: Impact description] | [FIELD: Action to prevent/mitigate] | [FIELD: Priority] | [FIELD: Sprint #] | [FIELD: US-###] |

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## Section 3 — Impediment and Blocker Board

These are active barriers currently impacting team velocity or blocking work completion:

| Blocker ID | Impediment Description | Date Logged | Owner | Impacted Story / Task | Action Taken / Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMP-01 | [FIELD: Blocker description] | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: SM / Owner] | [FIELD: US-###] | [FIELD: Recovery action] | Open / Resolved |
| IMP-02 | [FIELD: Blocker description] | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: SM / Owner] | [FIELD: US-###] | [FIELD: Recovery action] | Open / Resolved |

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## Change Log

| Version | Date | Author / Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | 2026-06-07 | PMO Director | Initial adaptive risk template |

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*Template for: A19 Risk Management Record (Adaptive)*  
*Authority: PMBOK8 Guide §2.7 · APG §5 · Risk-PPP*
