The purpose of assessing risks is to understand the undesirable consequences of internal and external forces on an enterprise during the transition period or once having reached the future state. An understanding of the potential impact of those forces can be used to recommend a course of action.

As a Business Analyst you will:

Discuss with the other students how your role is critical to risk assessment and why.

Explain to the class how you identify, report, and track risk.

Outline for your fellow students your position on why you care if there are positive risks.