Risk management is often framed as a separate discipline focused on managing risks through risk registers, heat maps, risk frameworks and qualitative risk reports. This is like confusing astronomy and astrology. Risk registers, heat maps, risk frameworks and qualitative risk reports have nothing to do with risk management, let alone risk based decision making. This… Continue reading Reframing everything you know about risk management in a 1.5 hours – watch the full video from RISK-IN conference in Zurich
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Never compare inherent to residual risk again
The concept of inherent risk originated in insurance where underwriters used Maximum Possible Loss (MPL) to determine the total value that could be lost in a catastrophic event. MPL considers the absolute worst-case scenario, with no controls in place, even if it’s highly unlikely to occur. The concept of considering the worst-case scenario loss has… Continue reading Never compare inherent to residual risk again
Help unlock the power of uncertainty: Why I think Excel needs probabilistic calculations
Whether we like it or not, Excel spreadsheets are the backbone of countless businesses and organizations. They drive projections, inform decisions, and model all sorts of processes. But there’s a fundamental limitation – Excel is deterministic. Just one limitation, you say. I hear you, there are plenty of limitations, but this one is a true… Continue reading Help unlock the power of uncertainty: Why I think Excel needs probabilistic calculations
10 MORE movies risk managers should watch to understand risk based decision making, based on the social comments
When you think of movies, the genres of action, romance, or perhaps drama might come to mind. But what if I told you that some of the most compelling tales of risk management, decision science, and behavioural economics come packaged in the very films we cherish? This isn’t just about Wall Street dramas or high-stakes… Continue reading 10 MORE movies risk managers should watch to understand risk based decision making, based on the social comments
10 movies risk managers should watch to understand risk based decision making
When you think of movies, the genres of action, romance, or perhaps drama might come to mind. But what if I told you that some of the most compelling tales of risk management, decision science, and behavioural economics come packaged in the very films we cherish? This isn’t just about Wall Street dramas or high-stakes… Continue reading 10 movies risk managers should watch to understand risk based decision making
Download your free risk culture action plan
Facing challenges integrating risk management into your day-to-day operations? Look no further. Our action plan offers a meticulous roadmap designed to nurture and instil a risk-aware culture across every facet of your organization. Why is this essential for you? 🔍 Adopting a risk-aware mindset is no longer just a necessity—it’s a competitive advantage. What’s inside?… Continue reading Download your free risk culture action plan
The loss curve conversation brokers should be having with clients, but alas…
In my years as a head of risk and, more recently, insurance, I’ve come to cherish statistics and transparency over sales pitches and empty promises. The insurance sector, despite its vast potential for foresight, often leaves me yearning for a deeper connection to raw data. The dream? A world where insurance brokers initiate their discussions… Continue reading The loss curve conversation brokers should be having with clients, but alas…
Best Risk Management Prompts for ChatGPT
📣 Excited to share our new guide, “Best Risk Management Prompts for ChatGPT!” 🔥 This comprehensive resource taps into the power of AI to elevate your organization’s risk management process. From identifying risks to integrating them into decision-making, the guide offers practical prompts to help you use ChatGPT effectively at every step. But we didn’t… Continue reading Best Risk Management Prompts for ChatGPT
Why are risk managers so bad at root cause analysis?
It’s puzzling, isn’t it? Risk management, a field that has been formalized and standardized in non-financial companies since the 1990s and accepted widely by 2009 with the publication of ISO31000, somehow doesn’t seem to make the seismic shifts we anticipated. As I leaf through articles in Forbes, I find more “risk management has failed again”… Continue reading Why are risk managers so bad at root cause analysis?
RISK-ACADEMY’s Risk Management FAQ
Welcome to the RISK-ACADEMY guide on risk management! This guide provides expert insights and practical guidance on various aspects of risk management, ranging from risk identification and assessment to risk response planning and risk management integration with organizational strategy. Whether you are a risk management professional or just starting to explore the field of risk… Continue reading RISK-ACADEMY’s Risk Management FAQ
