Automated Risk Assessment & Escalation System
Automatically calculates risk scores from form submissions, logs them in spreadsheets, and triggers escalation emails for high-risk items to ensure swift, enterprise-grade risk management.
The Automated Risk Assessment & Escalation System replicates enterprise-level risk management using Google Workspace or Microsoft Workspace tools. It allows users to submit new risks via form, calculates risk scores using Apps Script or n8n, and logs results in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel. When high-risk scores are detected, Gmail/Outlook automatically sends escalation memos to key stakeholders.

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Description
The Automated Risk Assessment & Escalation System replicates enterprise-level risk management using Google Workspace or Microsoft Workspace tools. It allows users to submit new risks via form, calculates risk scores using Apps Script or n8n, and logs results in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel. When high-risk scores are detected, Gmail/Outlook automatically sends escalation memos to key stakeholders.
Step-by-step process:
- n8n Form Submission – Staff submit risk details (title, description, owner, category, etc.).
- Calculate Risk Score & Severity – The workflow computes scores and severity based on likelihood × impact.
- AI Risk Analysis (Gemini / GPT) – Generates executive summaries and prioritized actions.
- Log to Google Sheets – Appends all risk records to the Risk Register sheet.
- Escalation Filter – Identifies risks with high/critical severity.
- Send Gmail/Outlook Notification – Sends escalation or confirmation messages automatically.
- Update Google Sheet/Microsoft Excel – Marks the risk as “Escalated” or “Logged.”
Benefits for Customers / Users
- Automated Risk Scoring – Calculates and classifies risks instantly upon submission.
- Smart Escalations – Emails only when risk thresholds are breached.
- AI-Powered Analysis – Summarizes key actions directly in the record.
- Simple and Collaborative – Ideal for SMEs and distributed teams.