At Risk
A status indicating that an outcome date or commitment may be missed unless conditions improve.
Plain English
The plan may fail and needs attention before it becomes blocked or off track.
In context
At risk communicates the threatened outcome cause likelihood impact and help or decision needed.
Example
“The launch is at risk because the required compliance review has not begun.”
When you'll hear this
- status updates
- project reviews
- risk management
Common misunderstanding
At risk is not the same as blocked because useful progress may still continue.
Also known as
amber statusyellow status
Commonly used by
Related terms
Often compared with
Updated: 2026-08-27
