Project Management - Impacts - Scores

Impacts – Scores

Module: Project Management → Impacts → Scores

Impact Scores define the rules and calculation ranges used to evaluate the overall risk value based on impact-related parameters such as Impact Probability, Impact Risk, Impact Level, and Impact Priority.
These configurations allow organizations to apply a structured methodology for categorizing risks according to numerical intervals.

Each record represents one scoring model, including its calculation mode and the thresholds that classify risks into different severity levels.

Access Path

Control Center → Project Management → Impacts → Scores

1. Purpose of Impact Scores

Impact Scores are used to:

Calculate a numeric value for each risk
Define lower and higher score thresholds for risk classification
Standardize how risks are evaluated across the organization
Provide structured output for dashboards and heatmaps
Support objective decision-making and escalation processes
Combine multiple impact parameters using formulas

These scoring models enable consistent and transparent risk prioritization.

2. Impact Scores List

The list displays all scoring models available for evaluating risks.

Typical columns:

Name – Scoring model title
Description – Explanation of its purpose
Company – Indicates if the model is Tenant-Wide or company-specific
Mode – Calculation method (e.g., Risk Score, Weighted Risk Score)

Available actions:

Add a new Impact Score model
Edit existing scoring configurations
Delete or export records
Sort and filter by columns

3. Adding an Impact Score

Click Add Impact Score to open the creation form.

3.1 Required Fields

Field	Description
Name	Name of the scoring model.

3.2 Optional Fields

Field	Description
Company	Defines whether the model applies Tenant-Wide or to a specific company.
Risk Score	Uses the formula: Impact Probability × Impact Risk. Required when this mode is activated.
Weighted Risk Score	Uses the formula: (Impact Priority × Impact Risk) + Impact Level. Provides a more detailed evaluation.
Description	Additional explanation of how or when the model should be used.

4. Scoring Modes Explained

Risk Score

Formula:
Impact Probability × Impact Risk
Used to determine basic risk exposure.
Organizations must define the ranges that classify risks as low, medium, high, etc.

Weighted Risk Score

Formula:
(Impact Priority × Impact Risk) + Impact Level
This method considers priority and severity together, providing a more nuanced evaluation.
Higher results indicate higher priority for intervention.

5. Example Impact Score Model

Note:
The records displayed in the system are example values only, included for demonstration.
Organizations should customize thresholds and labels based on their own risk methodologies.

Example Model: IT Services Matrix
Used to evaluate and prioritize IT-related risks.

Example Threshold Ranges:

Name	Lower	Higher
Without impact – No action needed	1	10
Non-urgent – Monitor occasionally	11	20
Low priority – Address in due time	21	30
Moderate priority – Plan response	31	40
Medium priority – Schedule action	41	50
High priority – Act promptly	51	60
Significant impact – Immediate plan	61	70
Major impact – Urgent intervention	71	80
Severe impact – High urgency	81	90
Critical impact – Intervention ASAP	91	100

These ranges help position each calculated risk within an appropriate category.

6. How Impact Scores Affect Project Management

Impact Scores influence key elements of risk governance:

Heatmap classification
Dashboard visualization
Risk prioritization
Escalation and decision-making
Portfolio-level risk comparisons
Compliance with organizational risk frameworks

They act as the central mechanism for converting raw impact data into meaningful insights.

7. Recommendations

Choose one scoring methodology and apply it consistently across projects.
Ensure numeric intervals follow logical increments.
Avoid overly complex matrices unless strictly necessary.
Review ranges periodically to match business needs.
Validate the scoring model with key stakeholders (PMO, Risk Managers).

8. Summary

Impact Scores define how risks are numerically evaluated and classified.
A strong scoring model allows for:

Consistent risk ranking
Reliable reporting
Clear prioritization of actions
Better governance and alignment across teams

Each organization should tailor its scoring matrix to its industry, complexity, and risk appetite.

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