What should a RAID log include?

Start with an item ID and type, a clear description and impact, one owner, status, priority or risk score, a due or review date, and the next step. Add a source or related-work link when it helps someone verify context.

How often should you update a RAID log?

Review open risks and issues at least weekly on active work, and capture decisions and actions after the meeting or event where they were agreed. Check urgent items more often and update risks when likelihood, impact, or a trigger changes.

How do you stop a RAID log from becoming stale?

Give each item one owner, a specific next step, and a due or review date. Review open items on a named cadence, update them when evidence changes, and close completed or duplicate entries.

Can I start with a spreadsheet RAID log?

Yes. A spreadsheet or free template can work well when the log is small and easy to maintain. Consider a connected workflow when multiple owners, version conflicts, missing context, or maintenance effort make follow-up unreliable.

Does PMHub support all four RAID types?

PMHub provides a project RAID log for risks, actions, issues, and decisions, along with an import path for an existing Excel RAID. Review the feature details to confirm whether its workflow fits your project.

How to create a RAID log that stays useful through delivery

Q: What does RAID stand for?

RAID commonly means Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions. Some teams use Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies. Choose and define one convention for the project so entries are not ambiguous.

Learn how to create a RAID log step by step, including both common meanings: Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions; or Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies.

Choose useful fields, assign owners and next steps, review entries regularly, and compare a spreadsheet with a connected RAID workflow using practical examples.