AI Risk Assessment Workbook
Systematically identify, score, and prioritize AI implementation risks — before they become problems.
A professional Excel workbook with 24 pre-defined AI-specific risks across 8 categories, Likelihood × Impact scoring, automatic severity classification, blocking rules, and mitigation tracking. Produces a defensible risk register suitable for stakeholder review.
24 AI Risks
8 categories
L × I Scoring
Automatic levels
Risk Summary
Dashboard + chart
Blocking Rules
Go/No-Go logic
Workbook sheets
START HERE
Overview, instructions, input conventions, and limitations.
RISK REGISTER
24 pre-defined AI risks. Enter Likelihood and Impact — scores calculate automatically.
RISK SUMMARY
Aggregate counts, category breakdown, bar chart, go/no-go determination.
ASSUMPTIONS
Editable thresholds, scale definitions, blocking rules, risk categories.
EXAMPLE
Pre-filled NovaTech scenario — 9 risks scored with mitigation plans.
CHANGELOG
Version history.
Everything included
- 24 pre-defined AI risks across 8 categories (Technical, Data, Adoption, Vendor, Security, Regulatory, Cost, Strategic)
- Likelihood × Impact scoring (1–5 scales) with automatic Risk Score calculation
- Automatic severity classification: CRITICAL / HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW
- Conditional formatting — risk levels color-coded instantly
- Blocking rules: any CRITICAL = do not proceed; 3+ HIGH = consider deferring
- Mitigation tracking: strategy, owner, deadline, residual risk, status
- Risk Summary dashboard with aggregate counts and category bar chart
- Automated go/no-go determination based on scoring rules
- Editable assumptions — customize thresholds and scales for your organization
- Data validation dropdowns — prevent invalid inputs
- Pre-filled NovaTech example showing a completed 9-risk assessment
- Formula & Methodology Guide with full documentation
- Print-ready risk summary for stakeholder meetings
- Cell protection — formulas locked, input cells unlocked
- Clean metadata — no personal information leaked
Who it's for
- Operations managers implementing AI tools and needing structured risk evaluation
- CTOs and IT directors presenting AI adoption proposals to leadership
- Consultants advising clients on AI strategy and implementation risk
- Compliance officers assessing AI-related regulatory exposure
- Project managers documenting risk for AI-dependent initiatives
- Startup founders evaluating AI vendor and integration risk
How it works
1. Review risks
Start with 24 pre-defined AI-specific risks. Add, remove, or modify for your situation.
2. Score each risk
Enter Likelihood (1–5) and Impact (1–5) for each risk. Risk Score and Risk Level calculate automatically.
3. Plan mitigation
For HIGH and CRITICAL risks, document mitigation strategy, owner, deadline, and expected residual risk.
4. Review summary
Check the RISK SUMMARY sheet for aggregate counts, category breakdown, and automated go/no-go determination.
5. Present to stakeholders
Print or export the Risk Summary as a professional-grade document for leadership review.
Scoring methodology
Risk Score = Likelihood × Impact
Likelihood (1–5): Rare → Almost Certain. Impact (1–5): Negligible → Catastrophic.
| Score Range | Level | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 15–25 | CRITICAL | Must mitigate before proceeding — deal-breaker |
| 10–14 | HIGH | Needs mitigation plan with owner and deadline |
| 5–9 | MEDIUM | Monitor and manage |
| 1–4 | LOW | Accept and monitor |
License options
Personal
$49
Individual use for your own business. Not for client work.
Professional
$79
Individual commercial use. May use for client engagements.
Team
$149
Up to 10 users within one organization.
Consultant
$199
Repeated use across client engagements. Client-facing outputs permitted.
Frequently asked questions
What software do I need?
Microsoft Excel 2019+ (recommended) or Google Sheets. LibreOffice Calc has basic compatibility. No macros or special software required.
How long does an assessment take?
15–30 minutes for your first assessment. 5–10 minutes for subsequent projects once you're familiar with the framework.
Can I customize the risks and categories?
Yes. Add, remove, or edit any risk. Modify the 8 categories. Adjust the Likelihood/Impact labels and threshold definitions on the ASSUMPTIONS sheet.
Can I use this for client work?
The Personal license covers your own business. The Professional and Consultant licenses permit use with clients. See license details at checkout.
Is this included in the AI Decision System?
Yes. The AI Decision System ($149) includes the Risk Assessment Matrix (CSV version) plus 5 additional spreadsheets, guides, prompts, and a complete decision methodology. This standalone workbook is the professional XLSX version with enhanced formatting, validation, and the risk summary dashboard.
How is this different from a free template I can find online?
Generic risk templates list broad categories. This workbook contains 24 AI-specific risks (hallucination, vendor lock-in, data residency, prompt injection, inference cost scaling) with calibrated thresholds, blocking rules, and a tested scoring methodology. An AI cannot reliably generate this domain-specific content.
What if I need more than 50 risks?
The workbook supports up to 50 risks by default. The methodology guide includes instructions for extending beyond 50 rows.
What if I'm not satisfied?
30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions asked.
Starting at
$49One-time purchase · Instant download
What you get: Professional XLSX workbook with 6 sheets, working formulas, conditional formatting, data validation, cell protection, and a methodology guide. Works in Excel and Google Sheets.
A risk consultant charges $5,000+
This workbook gives you the same structured methodology for $49. Save 4–8 hours per assessment. Produce a defensible risk register your leadership team will take seriously.