The area manager, with input from an area business group (BG) representative and project manager (PM), conducts a risk assessment that evaluates whether the following factors exist: - High level of risk in achieving desired project results with respect to quality, profitability and client satisfaction - Significant schedule limitations - High level of technical complexity - Part of a key pursuit - Critical to future business growth - Very large project as determined by BG thresholds - Adherence to risk assessment results and critical project process When a project is designated as critical, a risk management plan (RMP) will be developed.