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RAID Log
Sort & Renumber ver. 2008.08.21

RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Decisions) sorted by "open/closed", then "date due"

Seq RAID DATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN / STATUS DATE

# UID Code DESCRIPTION and IMPACT OPENED OWNER / RESOLUTION DATE DUE CLOSED

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 RAID Document: Definitions
The Yellow Macro Button Action
Automatically : - sorts by Open/Closed, Date Due - renumbers first column (sequence
"Sort & Renumber" #)
Column Title Definition
Sequence number
Seq # ; (Column A) - this number is automatically re-sequenced after sorting.
Unique ID - a tracking mechanism. This is a fixed control number. This number
UID ; (Column B) should never change as a reference to this item.
Key:
R=Risk A=Assumption
I=Issue AI=Action Item
RAID Code ; (Column C) D=Decision
DESCRIPTION and IMPACT ;
(Column D) Textual description of the item and its impact on the project.
Date Opened ; (Column E) Date that the item was raised or submitted.
OWNER ; (Column F) Person who is responsible for taking action on this item.

ACTION TO BE TAKEN / STATUS /

RESOLUTION ; (Column G) Description of action required to be taken, the progress to date, or its resolution.
DATE DUE (Column H) Date that the action is due to be completed.
DATE CLOSED (Column I) Date that this item was closed.

Notes:
> The RAID document will print out as a minimum 5 page document because of the logic needed in the SEQ# and UID columns for proper
functioning of this tool.
> To avoid printing beyond the number of items entered on your document: On the print menu select "Print Pages From..."
> Occasionally a large project requires more than the default 100 line items the RAID tool provides. If this is the case follow these steps:
1. Unhide columns J and K - Then, copy the formulas for down to the desired row.
2. Update the code for the Macro only where the selction range requires an outer cell reference.

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 > Copying and Pasting cells that are "grayed out" intereferes with the conditional formatting of these cells. Click "Undo" if you want to
correct this when it happens. In any case, the tool will continue to work fine even if some cells end up misproperly formatted.

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Performance, Improving Results, by Lisa DiTullio (Vienna, VA: Management Concepts, 2010). For more resources from the author, see also
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What it is
The RAID template tool captures all risks to be mitigated, assumptions to be validated, issues to be
resolved, and decisions to be documented. It tracks what action is needed, by whom and by when.

Why it's useful

The tool is a consolidated format that lets you record all RAID items in one central place rather than
three or four different documents. It is designed to promote action and instill accountability while
managing projects. The Excel tool tracks what action is needed, who is doing it, when it is being done,
and the status. Not only does it impose prompt action, it also catalogues all issues identified
throughout the life of the project. It can be easily sorted by “open/closed” items and “due dates”,
supporting action orientation and endorsing results.

How to use it
The RAID tool should be employed early in the project launch process, as having a central list of all
risks, assumptions, issues and decisions related to the project provides a terrific audit trail in support of
all project related activities; it is an effective way to establish action-orientation and instill ownership and
accountability. The RAID tool should be introduced as soon as the project is initiated and be
maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Please refer to the “Help for this Tool” tab on the RAID tool for specific instructions and sorting options.

When listing your RAID item(s), refer to the following Key to appropriately catalogue the item:

Key:

R = Risk
A = Assumption
AI = Action Item
I = Issue
D = Decision

Helpful Hints

Remember to be as clear as possible when completing column “D”, Description and Impact—having
specificity supports early action and reduces the need to ask clarifying questions.

Always completed column “F”; without an identified Owner, the item will not be resolved or completed.
Copyright © 2010 by Management Concepts, Inc. All rights reserved. This material appears in Project Team
Dynamics: Enhancing Performance, Improving Results, by Lisa DiTullio (Vienna, VA: Management Concepts,
2010). For more resources from the author, see also www.yourprojectoffice.com.