You can manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies by aligning the project plan, sprint goals, and stakeholder expectations on a single page. That’s why Typ Decalendar has combined more than 39 RAID Log Templates and RAID Log (Trackers/Planners) variants adapted to different sectors and methodologies: fast operation for operational tracking (tracker); forecasting and scenario control for forward planning (planner); consolidated reporting for program/portfolio level offers on the same backbone.
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What Is a RAID Log and What Does It Do?
RAID is a set of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies. A robust RAID Log monitors each item on the who–what–when and how axis; it is prioritized by measuring its impact and probability; it assigns clear ownership to solution/measure steps. TypeCalendar brings scattered meeting notes and side conversations into a single source, surfaces plan vs actual deltas, and makes management decisions traceable.
39+ Templates: Tracker/Planner and Industry Variants
One template never fits all, so the collection includes 39+ professional options.
Tracker-focused files keep you on track with quick entries, daily/weekly flow, RAG (red–amber–green) highlighting and brief action notes.
Planner-focused templates include predictive scenarios, triggers, thresholds and “if/then” response plans.
Industry variants ship with ready-made field names and sample text for IT & software (Jira/ID column), construction/field ops, supply/logistics, marketing campaigns, product launches, and regulatory/audit contexts.
Excel (XLSX) + Word (DOCX): One Backbone for Ops and Governance
In the RAID Log package, XLSX provides instant visibility with standard fields, drop–down lists and conditional formatting, such as “Master+ R/A/I/D” tabs that speed up daily/weekly operational tracking, ID–Owner–Probability–Impact–Score–RAG–Status-Target Date; pivot summarizes and slicers generate critical views such as “top 10 risks”, “delayed dependencies” with one click.
DOCX, on the other hand, finalizes the decisions through tables, Executive Summary, Change Log and signature/approval blocks that are fully compatible with the same field names and increases stakeholder readability. The weekly flow is simple: filtering and updating before the meeting is done in XLSX; decisions made at the meeting and rising headlines are moved to DOCX as “What changed this week”; if necessary, PDF output from both files is taken with a single placement.
Thresholds are embedded (e.g., Score ≥ 12 = Red; 8–11 = Amber). If an item remains Amber for two consecutive weeks, the template flags an escalation.
How to Use: Weekly Flow, Thresholds, and Decision Trace
Standard flow: Excel “Master” is filtered before the meeting, new records are added; the first 10 risks/issues and critical dependencies are reviewed at the meeting; the Owner due date is updated for those who have made a decision; then only the change summary and critical items are moved to the DOCX report.
Thresholds are embedded in the template (e.g. Score ≥12 = Red, 8-11 = Amber); amber’s failure to fall for two consecutive weeks triggers an escalation.ded in the template (e.g. Score ≥12 = Red, 8-11 = Amber); amber’s failure to fall for two consecutive weeks triggers an ernal classification. The root cause of causes (5W1H/5 Why) and the temporary solution–permanent solution distinction are in separate lines.
Download: Be in Control, Not Surprised
Most project failures arise not from unknown risks, but from known risks that are not monitored. TypeCalendar’s 39+ RAID Log Templates package provides speed in Excel and clarity in Word. With RAG, you make priorities visible, clarify ownership, and preserve decisions and history. Download the package and manage risks from today, not by guessing but with a data driven system.
