Within the Fulcrum Point Method™, we use a set of tools to bring clarity and isolate the single narrative.

One of these tools is our proprietary RAILD log – a practical framework we use during the Observe the Terrain process to build a shared picture of the environment.

What does RAILD stand for?

🚩Risks - Potential events or conditions that could have a negative impact.

💭Assumptions - Beliefs or expectations that are taken for granted but may not be validated.

⚠️Issues - Existing challenges that are already impacting performance or outcomes.

⛔Limitations - Restraints we deduce or that are implied, and constraints that are explicitly defined.

🔗Dependencies - Interconnections between elements that affect how changes in one area influence another.

Why is the RAILD log important?

  • gives a comprehensive understanding of the whole system;
  • highlights where constraints exist;
  • reveals what dependencies matter;
  • outlines how different parts of the system interact;
  • makes hidden issues visible.

The RAILD log is a practical yet powerful framework: it turns complexity into clarity and prepares organizations to act with confidence.