Overview

The Risk Matrix displays a two-dimensional matrix containing the risks of one or more projects. The matrix is composed of two risk estimates, typically the values of the fields representing impact and probability. Each cell in the matrix shows the number of risks having a given combination of values. For example, the top-right cell would show the count of risks with high impact and high probability. The cells are shaded to indicate the importance risks for the project.

The Risk Matrix can also be used to compare changes over time between two matrixes using historical data of the Jira issues.

To open a single Risk Matrix or comparison, take one of the following steps:

• If the matrix is for an individual project:

  • Go to the project and select the menu item Risk Management in the left panel.

  • Single Matrix: Select Reports and then the name of a matrix under the list of matrices.

  • Comparison: Select Reports and then the menu entry that contains the name of a matrix followed by the word “Comparison”

• If the matrix is for multiple projects gathered together in a Risk Board:

  • Select the Risks entry in the Jira main navigation bar and select the board by name. If the board’s name does not appear under Recent Boards, then select View All Boards and select the board name from that list.

  • Single Matrix: Select Reports and then the name of a matrix under the list of matrices.

  • Comparison: Select Reports and then the menu entry that contains the name of a matrix followed by the word “Comparison”

The operations of the Risk Matrix are explained in the table below.