Use this simple five-step process to conduct an end of year review of your risk management system to prepare for the year ahead.
Why (and How) You Should Conduct an End of Year Risk Management Review
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Flirting with Disaster – a Book Review
Flirting with Disaster is a great read for anyone wishing to mitigate and avoid catastrophic events. There's enough technical info to help you understand the key concepts but the pace is fast and the story-telling is engaging. It's definitely a must-have for any risk manager or decision-maker's bookshelf and I've returned to it many times in my work.
10 Considerations for New Risk Managers
Beginning any career or specialist field can be daunting and getting started in risk management is no different. There are many challenges out there and some will continue to crop up as long as you are practicing risk management. Here, in no particular order, are 10 risk management skills or abilities you should look to develop as you embark on your career as a risk manager.
Practicing what I preach
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
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