AI applications for risk management

The traditional methods of risk management, while valuable, can be hindered by human biases, limited data analysis capabilities, and the sheer complexity of modern business operations. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a transformative solution, empowering risk managers with the tools and insights needed to navigate uncertainties and make informed decisions. This comprehensive guide delves into the… Continue reading AI applications for risk management

100 AI strategies that will transform your risk taking skills

We’ve hit an exciting milestone with the first 100 registrations for RISK AWARENESS WEEK 2024! To me, each registration represents a commitment to advancing risk management and decision-making . And to celebrate, I have prepared 100 ideas AI can transform your company and personal decision making. That’s right. A hundred ideas. Not bs, generic AI-generated… Continue reading 100 AI strategies that will transform your risk taking skills

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

RISK-ACADEMY’s guide to risk culture

Enjoy the RISK-ACADEMY Guide on Risk Culture – an essential resource for professionals seeking to understand and improve the risk culture within their organization. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to make risk based decisions is paramount to an organization’s success. At the heart of this capability lies the organization’s risk culture –… Continue reading RISK-ACADEMY’s guide to risk culture

3 steps to set corporate risk appetite

Ok, the title is obviously irony. If you have seen any of my posts you will know how sceptical I am of this management fad called risk appetite. I am actually old enough to remember when consultants started pushing this concept pretending it was both new and useful. Anyway, since the concept is unlikely to… Continue reading 3 steps to set corporate risk appetite

Risk appetite reimagined 2.0

This was the original post that was triggered a lot of discussion around the concept of risk appetite in non-financial companies. Again. I semi-changed my mind on risk appetite. Separate risk appetite statements are still stupid (because there is a better way), but despite that risk appetites should be calculated. Because if done properly there… Continue reading Risk appetite reimagined 2.0

The whole concept of risk-appetite is total nonsense

The concept of risk-appetite has been around for years, yet so many risk practitioners still find themselves confused and unsure how to quantify, formalize and document it. Well, the short answer is YOU DON’T NEED TO. There is a better way. First, disclaimers. The following article only applies to non-financial companies, just like everything else… Continue reading The whole concept of risk-appetite is total nonsense

Risk management used to be a science, then it became an art, now it’s just bullsh@t

Latest views from Alex Sidorenko on how “innovation”, lack of business acumen and consultants are killing modern risk management in non-financial organizations. First there was science… Some sources suggest probability theory started in gambling and maritime insurance. In both cases the science was primarily used to help people and companies make better decision and hence… Continue reading Risk management used to be a science, then it became an art, now it’s just bullsh@t