Seeds of Hope
Student Project Portfolio
Risk Management

Risk Register & Heatmap

Four major project risks — each identified early, actively mitigated, and resolved without compromising the event.

Likelihood × Impact Heatmap

Position reflects pre-mitigation severity.

5
4
3
2
1
TC
PL&GV
WI
WU
1
2
3
4
5
← Likelihood (rows)Impact (cols) →
WI — Whitefly Infestation
WU — Weather Uncertainty
PL&GV — Plant Loss & Growth Variability
TC — Timeline Compression
Low Medium High Critical

Risk Register

  • Whitefly Infestation

    Mitigated
    Impact
    Plant damage and reduced plant health.
    Mitigation
    Isolation, sticky traps, insecticidal soap, airflow improvements, monitoring.
    Outcome
    Spread controlled and event inventory preserved.
    Likelihood 4/5Impact 4/5Severity: High

  • Weather Uncertainty

    Contingency Triggered
    Impact
    Potential disruption of outdoor event.
    Mitigation
    Garage contingency plan and indoor backup setup.
    Outcome
    Event completed successfully.
    Likelihood 3/5Impact 4/5Severity: Medium-High

  • Plant Loss & Growth Variability

    Mitigated
    Impact
    Reduced inventory and uncertainty regarding basket quantities.
    Mitigation
    Backup sowing, transplant adjustments, plant substitutions.
    Outcome
    Sufficient inventory maintained for event.
    Likelihood 4/5Impact 3/5Severity: Medium-High

  • Timeline Compression

    Managed
    Impact
    Project preparation coincided with AP exams and school activities.
    Mitigation
    Family coordination, schedule adjustments, task prioritization.
    Outcome
    Project completed on schedule.
    Likelihood 5/5Impact 3/5Severity: Medium-High