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Risk vs Issue
Explain the difference between possible future harm and a current problem.
Plain-language explanation
A risk is a possible future problem; an issue is already happening. The difference matters because risks need mitigation choices, while issues need action and ownership now.
How to apply it
- Risk: may happen and needs treatment.
- Issue: is happening and needs resolution.
- Convert risks to issues when triggers occur.
Expected output
A plain-language reference note that helps users choose the right workflow, policy, or template.
Common failure mode
Recording concern without an owner, treatment choice, or review date.
Use notes
| Use with | Link this note from workflows and policies where the term affects decisions. |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Do not turn definitions into rules unless a policy page owns the requirement. |
| Review point | Revise when repeated questions show the explanation is still ambiguous. |
Related pages
- Audit Trail BasicsExplain evidence, traceability, timestamps, and reviewer expectations.
- Basic Risk TermsExplain impact, likelihood, mitigation, acceptance, owner, and review cadence.
- Control vs TrustExplain why visible checks matter even in small trusted teams.
- Access Review LogTrack access review findings, approvals, removals, and exceptions.
- Assumption LogTrack project assumptions before they become invisible sources of risk.
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