A while back, I wrote something on the need to speak up, even when it's hard. That's something we face as risk managers, but it's also a necessity in other parts of our lives. I've also written about how there are risks that are so big and uncomfortable that they're left in the corner: we … Continue reading Practicing what I preach
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Just in Time Planning is a Myth
Just in time planning seems like a good idea at first - why waste time on something that might not happen - but it's going to let you down in the end.
This is your brain on risk
Risk discussions discussions are hard, even when we have set out clear definitions and have everyone on the same page theory-wise. Here are some of the factors to keep in mind to keep your conversation on track.
Your risk assessment’s a thermometer, not a crystal ball
Your risk assessment is a thermometer - it’s going to tell you how hot or cold a risk is and give you a scale to differentiate between these to make decisions. Keep these points in mind to make sure you have the right tool for the job and that you don’t mistake your thermometer for a crystal ball.
Your biggest risks are in the corners
The big ticket items - the ones that are at the top of everyone’s list, the first thing the CEO wants to talk about - aren’t usually the biggest risk you’re facing. These might be the biggest threats. These might reflect everyone’s biggest fear. But, your biggest risks are hiding in the corners.
And theme for 2019 is…
It was the highpoint of a recent meeting with a large firm's corporate security team. While we were showing them around DCDR, the CSO leaned over to a colleague and said "I love the simplicity". Cue smiles from our side....
Stack the Odds in your Favor (I): How to Understand your Startup Risks
Failure is not Definitely an Option People agree that starting a business is risky and although the failure rates might not be as dire as people like to say, 20% fail in their first year and only 50% make it to five years. A decade in, only 30% are still around (Stats courtesy of Fundera.). A … Continue reading Stack the Odds in your Favor (I): How to Understand your Startup Risks
Five Risk Assessment Problems that Threaten your Next Assessment
Conducting a risk assessment is a big project and, like any big project, there are a lot of things between you and success. However, there are five common risk assessment problems that crop up time and time again. These make the difference between success and failure no matter what else you do. Keep these five … Continue reading Five Risk Assessment Problems that Threaten your Next Assessment
10 Risk Management Skills to Master ASAP
I received an email a while back from someone just making their start in risk management asking if I had any thoughts or advice on the risk management skills they needed. The response quickly became several pages long and I thought it was worth turning it into a blog piece that others might benefit from. … Continue reading 10 Risk Management Skills to Master ASAP
What is the difference between subjective and objective risk?
Risks themselves aren’t objective or subjective. It’s how we approach things that makes risks subjective or objective.