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This article explores the importance of a risk escalation process for any organisation. It outlines the steps involved in identifying, assessing, and managing risks, emphasising the benefits of early detection, clear responsibilities, and efficient resource allocation. It also discusses the de-escalation process and provides real-world examples to illustrate how effective risk management can enhance organisational success

An introduction to key themes and concepts of risk management.

A different way to think about risk management by considering some important – and sometimes overlooked – factors.

Stories and narratives within organisations provide many of the features of traditional management controls but they usually go unused; organisations are missing out on this valuable source of information and the opportunity to understand their workplace better.

Established approaches for identifying and reporting risk do not serve organisations well when significant or disruptive developments occur that are outside the usual ways of measuring and managing risk. A new way of thinking is needed.

Near misses can provide valuable information and insight into ways of improving risk management in organisations.

Efforts to embed risk management into organisations can often fall short in terms of effectiveness. We are surrounded by other techniques that can help here and storytelling is one approach to making risk more engaging and impactful.

Technology and thinking in business have moved on but the trusty risk register hasn’t. There are lessons that can be learnt and applied from wearable technology.