MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Situation

Financial

Review your last three expenses, identify one cost that could be delayed or renegotiated.

List all active subscriptions, are they needed now? Cancel or pause at least one.

Create a simple budget plan for the next month, include fixed and flexible costs.

Set a weekly reminder to review cash flow or pipeline, even a five-minute check.

Reallocate 10% of your available budget to the initiative with the highest impact this week.

Draft a simple cash reserve target for this quarter, note the minimum you’ll need.

Technological

List all tools you currently test, highlight one that’s underused or outdated and check alternatives.

Clean up your digital files (folders, tabs), remove or archive anything no longer useful.

Set up a short tutorial on one tool you or collaborators struggle to use effectively.

Identify one manual step to automate with tools you already have, start testing today.

Activate one feature in a tool you already use but haven’t explored.

Review your subscription list, cancel or consolidate overlapping services.

Physical

Check your workspace setup, adjust lighting, seating, or layout to improve focus immediately.

Take inventory of equipment or supplies, donate or sell anything unused in the last three months.

Identify one essential item that slows you down, upgrade, fix, or replace it today.

Organize shared supplies or resources to reduce confusion and save time.

Reset your physical workspace at the end of today, note how it feels tomorrow morning.

Post simple instructions near underused equipment, make it easier for others to use.

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