Identifying the risks
It's a good idea to identify what might present a risk to your project and what kind of risks are created by the app. It might sound a little over the top, but your apps could potentially create risks if those apps are mission-critical, have high business impact, or use or create sensitive data.
Here are some of the examples of risks that you might need to consider:
Resource risks: These includes risks such as a lack of people to work on the app, lack of funding to make the apps, and so on.
Business risks: In cases where business frequently changes, it's important to note that changes in the business might affect how the app should be made.
External risks: These are risks that depend on factors outside the control of the project team. For example, if the app needs to integrate with other external systems, there's a risk that the external system might change the way it works.
Security risks: This is a very important factor to consider because it directly relates to how you create your solutions with Power Apps.
After you've identified the risks, consider what you'll do to address them. You might also want to assess their risk level to understand the potential impact.
Severe risk: A risk that might negatively affect the entire company
Significant risk: A risk that might negatively affect this project or a department, and needs to be solved before continuing
Minor risk: A risk that might affect the project but won't stop it from continuing, or a risk that has negative effects only at an individual level
Example: Expense report project risks
We created a table like this for our expense report project:
| Risk | Risk level | Plan to reduce risk |
|---|---|---|
| We can't confidently move data into the finance system without an expert in the system on the team | Significant | Move ERP integration to phase 2, when an expert from IT will be available. |
| To move off the paper system, we need to educate several hundred employees about the new system for filing expense reports. | Significant | Engage the HR communications team for educational sessions. Create a deck that managers can use at their team meetings. |