A project with impending risks has 12 deliverables as subprojects, which will be executed in three different locations involving multiple…

In complex projects with multiple deliverables, locations, and stakeholders, best practice is to

combine individual risk identification (e.g., interviews, surveys) with group-based methods (e.g.,

focus groups, workshops) to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and diverse input. According to the

PMBOK® Guide:

“Both individual and group risk identification techniques are valuable. Combining interviews

(individual) with facilitated workshops or focus groups (group) can help identify risks at all levels and

build a comprehensive risk register for the overall project.”

— PMBOK® Guide, 6th Edition, Section 11.2.2.2 (Data Gathering: Interviews, Facilitation)

ISO 31000 also recommends a mix of approaches to ensure risks are not overlooked due to limited

perspectives.

Reference:

PMBOK® Guide, 6th Edition, Section 11.2.2.2

ISO 31000:2018, Section 6.4