We help organisations define their risk appetite, design their ERM framework, and implement it directly in شير بوينت و باور بي آي – so strategy and system are always aligned. We don’t hand over a framework document and leave. We build it into the tools your team uses every day.
Most risk registers are built before the framework is ready.
A SharePoint list can be built in days. But if the risk appetite is undefined, the categories don’t reflect the organisation’s strategy, and the scoring methodology isn’t agreed, the list is just a data entry form – and an expensive one. We work with organisations to get the framework right first, then implement it in a system that enforces it. The result is a risk register that reflects how your organisation actually thinks about risk.
The gap between ERM strategy and ERM system is expensive.
Organisations spend significant time and budget on ERM frameworks that never make it into the tools people use day-to-day. The gap between what’s documented and what’s in the system creates real costs – in management time, in audit findings, and in board confidence.
Risk owners scoring against outdated appetite levels
Without a clear, system-enforced appetite matrix, risk owners apply inconsistent judgement. Risk 14 is scored a 3×4 by one owner and a 2×3 by another – same risk, same organisation, different week. The board sees scores that don’t match what they approved, and nobody knows why.
Board reporting that contradicts the approved framework
Dashboards are built from the data that exists, not from the framework that was agreed. Categories that were renamed or merged in the latest framework review are still showing under their old names in the Power BI report. Directors see visuals that contradict their own risk appetite statements.
Audit findings when the system doesn’t match the documentation
Auditors compare the written ERM framework against the live risk register. When they don’t match – different category names, different scoring bands, missing fields – the finding is formal, the remediation is time-consuming, and the reputational cost is real.
What ERM consulting with LeapLytics looks like.
We work at the intersection of risk management expertise and Microsoft 365 implementation. Most ERM consultants deliver a framework document. Most IT consultants build the system. We do both – so nothing gets lost in translation between the two.
Risk Appetite Definition
We facilitate the definition of risk appetite across your risk categories, working with your risk team and relevant senior stakeholders to reach a documented, approved position. This is not a theoretical exercise – we design the appetite definitions to be directly implementable in your risk register and dashboard. Typical outputs include:
- Appetite level per category (Averse / Minimalist / Cautious / Open / Hungry)
- Appetite Application Matrix showing which risk categories are within or out-with appetite at each residual risk rating
- Documented rationale for each appetite position, ready for board sign-off
- Configuration-ready definitions that feed directly into SharePoint and Power BI
ERM Framework Design
Design or review of your enterprise risk management framework – the governing document that defines how risk is identified, assessed, managed, and reported across your organisation. Aligned with ISO 31000 and leading ERM practice, adapted to your sector, size, and regulatory environment. Typical scope includes:
- Risk category structure and naming (e.g. Fleet, Health & Safety, Financial, Operational, Strategic, Reputational, Compliance, IT & Cyber)
- 5×5 probability × impact scoring matrix with descriptor definitions per level
- Risk velocity / timing definitions (Immediate / Rapid / Moderate / Slow / Very Slow onset)
- Risk response options by risk type (Risk: Mitigate / Accept / Transfer / Avoid; Opportunity: Exploit / Enhance / Transfer)
- Escalation thresholds by risk rating (Minor / Significant / Major / Critical)
- Corporate objective alignment mapping
Risk Category Configuration
Translation of the approved framework into your Microsoft 365 risk register – not just updating a few dropdowns, but ensuring every element of the framework is enforced by the system. This includes:
- Category names and appetite ratings updated across SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power BI
- Scoring band alignment between the register and the dashboard
- Automated within / out-with appetite indicator based on the approved Appetite Application Matrix
- Pre- and post-mitigation risk rating logic validated against the approved 5×5 matrix
- New categories (e.g. Environment & Sustainability, IT & Cyber Security) added end-to-end
Workshops & Facilitation
Structured facilitation sessions with your risk team, senior management, or board-level stakeholders. Not a presentation – a working session designed to reach agreement. Typical format includes:
- Pre-workshop review of existing documentation and current system state
- Facilitated discussion on appetite positions with real examples and scenario testing
- Live documentation of agreed positions during the session
- Post-workshop summary with agreed outputs ready for sign-off
- Available remotely via Teams or on-site (travel costs at cost)
How it works.
1. Framework Review & Gap Analysis
We review your existing ERM documentation, current risk register structure, and appetite definitions side by side. We identify specifically what doesn’t match, what’s missing, and what needs to be updated – and document it as a gap analysis before any work begins.
2. Workshop & Alignment
Structured facilitation sessions with your risk team and relevant stakeholders. We work through appetite definitions, category structures, and scoring methodology until they’re agreed and documented. Typically one to three sessions depending on scope and stakeholder availability.
3. System Configuration
The agreed framework is configured directly into your شير بوينت risk register and باور بي آي dashboard – categories, appetite ratings, scoring bands, and visual representation. We update every place the framework appears: the list, the form, the flows, and the dashboard.
4. Handover & Documentation
Full documentation of the updated framework and system configuration. Training for risk owners where required. Ongoing support available as a retainer. Includes 3 months of defect remediation on the system configuration.
What we cover.
Framework elements
- Risk appetite definitions – documented per category, approved by the right level of management
- Risk category structure – names, groupings, and hierarchy aligned to your strategic objectives
- Scoring methodology – 5×5 probability × impact matrix with clear descriptor definitions at each level
- Risk velocity / timing – how quickly each risk could materialise if it were to occur
- Risk response options – by risk type, aligned to your RM manual and governance requirements
- Escalation thresholds – which ratings trigger which escalation paths and to whom
- Corporate objective alignment – mapping risks to the strategic objectives they most affect
System implementation
- SharePoint list configuration – category dropdowns, appetite fields, scoring columns updated end-to-end
- Power Apps form – conditional logic updated to reflect new category and response structures
- Power BI dashboard – within / out-with appetite visualisation, scoring band colours, category filters
- Appetite Application Matrix – automated indicator showing whether each risk is within appetite at its current rating
- Scoring band alignment – Minor / Significant / Major / Critical bands consistent across register and dashboard
- New categories – added end-to-end across all system components
Transparent pricing.
ERM consulting engagements are scoped based on the complexity of the framework and the number of stakeholders involved. We work on a Time & Material basis at a fixed day rate.
| Engagement type | Typical scope | Indicative cost (net) |
|---|---|---|
| Framework review & gap analysis | 1–2 days | €800–€1.500 |
| Workshop facilitation (per session) | 1–2 days | €800–€1.500 |
| Full framework design + system configuration | 5–10 days | €4.000–€7.500 |
| Day rate | from €800/day (net) · Remote as standard · On-site available | |
ERM consulting is most effective when combined with our سجل المخاطر service – framework design and system build in a single engagement at a single day rate.
Applied in practice.
LeapLytics helped us align our ERM framework with our SharePoint risk register. Risk appetite categories, scoring bands, and the appetite application matrix are now consistent across the register and the Power BI dashboard – something we’d been trying to achieve for over a year.
— Risk & Compliance Team, Energy, Denmark
What makes us different.
Framework and system in one engagement
Most ERM consultants deliver a framework document and move on. Most IT consultants build the system from whatever documentation they’re given. We do both – which means the framework we design is directly implementable, and the system we build actually reflects the framework. Nothing gets lost in the gap between the two.
Microsoft 365 implementation included
Every recommendation we make is implementable in SharePoint and Power BI. We don’t design appetite categories that don’t fit in a dropdown, or scoring methodologies that can’t be expressed as a calculated column. The framework is designed for the system from the start.
Built on real ERM experience
We’ve designed and implemented risk registers, appetite matrices, and ERM frameworks for organisations across Europe – in transport, infrastructure, finance, and the public sector. We understand the language of risk management at board level, not just how to configure a SharePoint list.
Frequently asked questions.
Do we need to have a risk register already to benefit from ERM consulting?
No. We work with organisations at any stage – from those starting from scratch to those with an existing register that needs alignment with a new or revised framework. The gap analysis in phase one tells us exactly where to focus.
Is your ERM consulting aligned with ISO 31000?
Yes. Our framework design is informed by ISO 31000 and leading ERM practice including the COSO framework where relevant. We adapt the framework to your organisation’s context, sector, maturity level, and regulatory environment – not a generic template.
Can you facilitate workshops with our board or senior management?
Yes. We have experience facilitating risk appetite workshops with Heads of Risk, CFOs, and board-level stakeholders. Sessions are structured to reach agreement, not to present slides. They can be delivered remotely via Teams or on-site; travel costs are invoiced at cost.
How long does a full ERM framework design and implementation take?
A focused engagement covering framework design and system configuration typically runs 5–10 days over 4–8 weeks, depending on stakeholder availability, the number of workshop sessions required, and the complexity of the existing system. We give you a written scope before starting.
Can you work with our existing risk management documentation?
Yes. We always start with a review of what exists – framework documents, appetite statements, board papers, existing register structure. In most cases organisations have solid foundations that just need updating and aligning. Starting from scratch is the exception, not the rule.
What if we only need the system updated, not the framework redesigned?
That’s fine too. If your framework is already approved and you just need the SharePoint and Power BI configuration updated to reflect it, we can scope that as a standalone system configuration engagement. See our سجل المخاطر service for details.
ERM consulting works best as part of a complete solution.
سجل المخاطر
The most natural next step after framework alignment – take the agreed appetite definitions, categories, and scoring methodology and implement them as a fully configured SharePoint and Power BI risk register. Framework design and register build delivered as a single engagement.
Power BI Consulting
Appetite matrices, scoring bands, and risk dashboards built in Power BI to reflect the approved framework exactly. Heatmaps, within / out-with appetite indicators, Top 10 risk views, and mitigation status – all aligned to the framework we design together.
SharePoint Development
The data backbone of any risk register. We configure SharePoint lists to enforce the framework categories, fields, and scoring logic – so the system makes it easy to do the right thing and hard to do the wrong thing.
Ready to align your ERM framework with your system?
Tell us where you are and what you’re trying to achieve – we’ll come back with a suggested approach and indicative scope within 24 hours. No commitment required.
Or email us directly at info@leaplytics.de
Related services: سجل المخاطر · Power BI Consulting · SharePoint Development · Power Apps · Power Automate
