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Another Baby Step in the Qualitative to Quantitative Risk Assessment Journey

To achieve success either as individuals or collectively as a group, we must resist the temptation to be stagnant and always seek improvement. A previous article where I discuss how to develop a growth mindset is one example of putting this idea into action. Kaizen, a Japanese term that literally translates to “continuous improvement,” is…
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Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Assessment – Can There Be a Middle Road?

In my years as both a risk practitioner and ERM consultant, there has and continues to be intense debate around methods for assessing risks. (If you are unfamiliar with the meaning of qualitative and quantitative, this article provides a quick overview.) To illustrate this debate, take the following two comments from a previous article asking…
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Can We Trust the Experts during Risk Assessments?

The nature of being a risk manager requires us to engage extensively with subject-matter experts (SMEs) to understand concepts, processes, and risks. We use this information to understand how the SMEs’ activities fit into the bigger picture of the organization. Without their input, it’s almost impossible to determine the appropriate risk response unless you have…
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​As an enterprise risk management consultant, my goal – and a real passion! – is ensuring companies have the tools they need to identify and properly manage threats and opportunities to business objectives ... Read More

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