A workaround is not a planned response because the problems
being addressed were not anticipated ahead of time. Per the
name, a “workaround” let’s you “work around” the problem. As
soon as it is determined that there is an unanticipated problem,
it needs to be addressed, researched and incorporated into the
documentation of the project plan
Risk
Contingency plans are developed around those possible issues
and they are completed before the threat takes place. These
contingency plans should address the objective of the plan, the
criteria for activating the contingency plan, the people and
responsibilities involved, and the additional details required for
implementation.