Status and effectiveness

Every measure moves through a simple three-status workflow. Combine the status with a progress percentage to show exactly how far along each measure is and how much risk reduction it delivers right now.

Three-status workflow

Each measure sits in one of three statuses. Move a measure forward as work progresses from planning through implementation to completion.

Not started

The measure is defined but work has not begun. Progress is typically 0%.

In progress

Active work is underway. Update the progress percentage as work advances.

Complete

The measure has been fully implemented and verified. Progress is 100%.

Progress percentage tracking

Use the progress slider to indicate completion percentage. This gives you a more granular view than status alone and helps identify measures that may be stalling.

Progress example

Implement backup power system75%

Status vs progress

Status indicates the workflow stage (Not started, In progress, Complete). Progress shows how much of the work is done (0 to 100%). A measure can be "In progress" at 25% or 90%. When calculating risk reduction, the expected effectiveness is scaled by the progress percentage.

Effectiveness scaling with progress

Expected effectiveness tells the system how much a fully completed measure reduces the risk. As work progresses, the actual risk reduction scales proportionally.

How effectiveness works

Set expected effectiveness when creating the measure (for example, 30% reduction).

Effectiveness scales with progress. A measure with 30% effectiveness at 50% completion contributes a 15% reduction.

Risk scores update automatically as measures progress, showing current versus target risk levels.

Multiple measures combine to show cumulative risk reduction on each pathway.

Reminder dates

Set a reminder date on any measure to trigger a notification for the owner. Reminders work well for long-running measures where you need periodic check-ins before the due date arrives.

When to use reminders

Set a reminder two weeks before the due date for measures that take longer than a month to complete. For shorter measures, the due date itself provides enough urgency. Overdue measures are flagged automatically in the Action Register regardless of reminder settings.