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What to include in a risk register
A well-maintained risk register helps management identify, prioritise, and respond to risks effectively. All entities, regardless of size, complexity, or service delivery role, should document and regularly update their risks in a risk register to support effective management and ongoing monitoring. In this blog, we highlight why a reliable risk register is integral to managing risk and what it should include.
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