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Risk Management & Crisis Media Training

Key Benefits

Key Learning Outcomes

Key Learning Outcomes
All organizations—even those with sophisticated models of risk exposure
—are vulnerable to disaster. In most organizations, risk management 
attempts to avoid disasters by emphasizing compliance, internal 
controls, and conformance to standard operating procedures. This 
program takes a more comprehensive and strategic view of risk 
management. It provides frameworks and tools for senior leadership and 
corporate boards to strengthen your company's approach to managing 
both internal and external risks. You will return from this program ready 
to develop and implement innovative strategies by better identification 
and mitigation of the attendant risks.

All organizations—even those with sophisticated models of risk exposure
—are vulnerable to disaster. In most organizations, risk management
attempts to avoid disasters by emphasizing compliance, internal
controls, and conformance to standard operating procedures. This
program takes a more comprehensive and strategic view of risk
management. It provides frameworks and tools for senior leadership and
corporate boards to strengthen your company's approach to managing
both internal and external risks. You will return from this program ready
to develop and implement innovative strategies by better identification
and mitigation of the attendant risks.

Assess

your company's potential risks, such as operations and competitive threats, brand damage, cyber-attacks, and unexpected global events. This key learning outcome provides participants with tools and frameworks to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies. Through case studies and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks to protect organizational assets and reputation.

Learn

how to overcome individual and organizational barriers to effective risk discussions and risk mitigation actions. This key learning outcome addresses common challenges in risk management, such as communication barriers, cognitive biases, and organizational silos. Participants will explore strategies for fostering a risk-aware culture, promoting open dialogue, and empowering employees to identify and address emerging risks proactively.

Decide

which threats to manage and mitigate internally as a source of competitive advantage. This key learning outcome explores the concept of strategic risk-taking and risk optimization. Participants will learn how to assess risk-reward trade-offs, evaluate risk appetite and tolerance levels, and make informed decisions about risk retention, transfer, or mitigation strategies. By strategically managing risks, organizations can capitalize on opportunities for innovation and growth.

Conduct

daily debriefs among participating team members to reflect after each session. This key learning outcome emphasizes the importance of reflection and continuous improvement in the learning process. Participants will engage in structured debriefing sessions to review key insights, lessons learned, and action items from each learning session. By fostering a culture of reflection and feedback, participants can enhance their learning experience and apply new knowledge and skills effectively.

Know

when to turn down opportunities that could expose your company to excessive risk. This key learning outcome focuses on building risk awareness and developing decision-making skills to recognize and respond to risky situations effectively. Participants will explore risk tolerance thresholds, risk-reward trade-offs, and ethical considerations to make informed decisions that safeguard organizational interests and promote long-term sustainability.

Establish

a crisis incident management team that can be rapidly mobilized to manage unforeseen external events. This key learning outcome emphasizes the importance of preparedness and responsiveness in crisis situations. Participants will learn how to structure crisis management teams, define roles and responsibilities, and implement communication protocols to facilitate timely and effective response efforts. Through simulations and role-playing exercises, participants will gain practical experience in crisis management.

Sustain

operations during crisis situations. This key learning outcome focuses on building organizational resilience and continuity capabilities to maintain essential functions and services in challenging circumstances. Participants will explore business continuity planning frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and crisis response protocols to ensure uninterrupted operations and minimize disruptions. Through scenario-based exercises and best practice sharing, participants will develop actionable plans to sustain operations and protect organizational assets.

Participate

as a group in a comprehensive immersive learning experience without removing key people for an extended period of time from work related activities. This key learning outcome emphasizes the importance of collaborative learning and knowledge sharing in driving organizational change and innovation. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, group discussions, and experiential activities to maximize learning impact and foster cross-functional collaboration. .

Use

the three levels of risk hierarchy to build and integrate processes that anticipate, prioritize, and mitigate threats. This key learning outcome introduces participants to the risk management framework, including strategic, operational, and tactical levels of risk assessment and mitigation. Through practical examples and scenario analysis, participants will learn how to align risk management practices with organizational goals and objectives for enhanced resilience and agility.

Integrate

risk management into strategy formulation and execution. This key learning outcome highlights the strategic value of risk management as a driver of competitive advantage and organizational resilience. Participants will explore how to embed risk considerations into strategic planning processes, decision-making frameworks, and performance management systems. By integrating risk management practices into business operations, participants will enhance their ability to anticipate and respond to emerging threats.

Create

long-term opportunities from short-term risks. This key learning outcome encourages participants to adopt a proactive and innovative approach to risk management. Participants will explore how to identify and capitalize on opportunities embedded within risks, such as market disruptions, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. By embracing risk as a catalyst for innovation and growth, organizations can create sustainable competitive advantages and drive long-term value creation.

Develop

an action and implementation plan and engage as a team in a post-program session with an UBI teaching leader. This key learning outcome focuses on translating learning into action and driving organizational change. Participants will work collaboratively to develop action plans, set goals, and identify key performance indicators to measure progress. Through post-program coaching and support, participants will receive guidance and feedback to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of learning outcomes.

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