Risk PXL 3.8
Unapproved second vendor (shadow IT) expands scope
#platform shows a MultiWorks sandbox trial without procurement sign-off; a 2-week investigation has run 3 weeks; no owner of record, no scope on the schedule.
Risk Score Breakdown
PXL Score
3.8↑
Probability95%
Impact80%
Goal
Controlled, approved vendor evaluation.
Change
Shadow trial → governed selection.
Trigger
Sandbox trial without sign-off.
Open items
Owner; security review.
Why this is a risk
- No approval.
- No owner.
- Security review skipped.
- Schedule unscoped.
Blast Radius & Consequences
What this risk touches, and what breaks if it goes unaddressed.
Teams affected
Procurement/IT
Customers affected
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Expected delay
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What's at stake
Scope control + security.
Worst case: Uncontrolled scope + vendor lock-in + security exposure.
Cascading risks
2Other risks this could trigger or worsen if unresolved.
- WorsensD1 (vendor decision)PXL 0
- WorsensC1PXL 0
Recommended Solution
NEURON AIFold the trial into the formal vendor selection (D1); assign an owner; run security review.
Why this works
Mirrors the 2025 Q3 shadow-tool consolidation.
Similar past cases1
2025 Q3 shadow tool consolidation
Linked Board Items
1#platform MultiWorks trial