Risk Trends

Headlines reflect a disarming lack of confidence.

In this Blog I have selected some key themes from the Insight Report. Illustrating them with images from the report.

Extreme events and uncertainties continue to dominate the landscape.

Central to context is the question of “what do we value?”

Central to vulnerabilities are supply chains.

With enhanced foresight being a ‘must-have’

The Frameworks have remained robust for decades

At the ground level, we offer apps – many free, some up to $5 – which can go a long way to support you asking the right questions.

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Be wary of “fonts of all knowledge”

It is heartening to know people who are experts. More so when you know several who are experts in the same field – but with different ways of looking at things. It’s not that they’re right. It’s that they make you think. Similarly, the role of having a strong range of criteria to consider when… Read More

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Use our free app to map and explore how you are at risk. We also use it as a “pre-read” lead into our business continuity workshops. Hazards are not equally significant. Google Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disaster.risk&hl=en_AU&gl=US Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/au/app/disaster-risk-assessor/id6443818654

The Power of Art

Art is a very powerful way to engage and stimulate. An especially striking example is the cover of the New Yorker which often uses thought provoking images. Currently, the communication is about the impact of extreme events on our cities. TITLE – The Future Is Here ARTIST – Birgit Schossow Depicting a giant wave –… Read More

Shut happens

The hospitality industry invests heavily on having bumper weekends. They’re the days everyone is “out and about”. Except … when you can’t be “up and at em”. And today was like that for many popular venues in our area. There might be lessons for the day – there might be lessons from the day. Especially… Read More

Our free tools support GAR2022 approach

Reference Figure 5 of the below PDF – call to action.

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Supply Chain Bottlenecks Classic

When disasters hit, are plans important?

Yes, no and maybe. It depends on what you think “plans” are. If having documentation in place which prescribes things to do – and looks a bit like the FROM column below – constitutes a “plan” – then NO. If having arrangements in place which will support you to assess impact, make informed decisions and… Read More

Mercedes’ fine compounded by loss of trust

Several costs come to mind. First – and strategically significant – is the loss of trust. The tarnishing of image. Trust is important when it comes to safety. When the safety risk is imposed by a faulty “safety feature”, then importance is increased exponentially. Second, sound management is something which ought to be able to… Read More

Crosswalk

In Decision Making, Context is King

Before identifying options / solutions, first ensure a shared understanding of your objectives. The scope of the decision should be determined within the context of your organisational objectives. Identify your stakeholders (both internal and external) in relation to the scope of this decision and consider their concerns, issues and expectations. Core to the scope will… Read More

Facing the future with a child on a stick

Widely recognised as a Leunig classic, his biting cartoon highlights the need for good decision making.

Balancing eggs in baskets …

The adage cautions against putting all of your eggs in one basket. A key food with many vulnerabilities. Manage your business continuity risks

Resilience NSW – a reflection

It would be useful if the business continuity plan for Resilience NSW was used transparently to rebuild the jigsaw based on achieving objectives. Or am I too much of an optimist?

Vulnerability is at the very heart of risk

Addressing the “onion layers” – the underlying “why” – is an effective way of managing risk. It is YOUR VULNERABILITY. There is limited value in “leading the witness”. Far better to stimulate your reflection and considerations – of your context. It is in that spirit the whimsical images, prompts, and references below are provided. Concept:… Read More

Manage your Sword of Damocles

Damocles ponders his circumstances
(part of painting Sword of Damocles” by Richard Westall, 1812)

Damocles Risk Assessor Instructional.pdf Download

Start by considering your threats / hazards

The internationally respected standard is a good place to start. Use it to filter which threats or hazards might be relevant to you.

Don’t like the NFPA classifications and hazard categories? Fine – tailor your own.

… and within the categories, add and edit specific hazards!

Attribute a level of significance (on a scale up to ten) to the threats or hazards which made it through your initial “might be relevant” filter.

We assess risk in order to better manage it.

Configure your report and communicate it!

Add silent scooters – and silent policy – as one of your hazards

In Melbourne on the weekend I was nearly “cleaned up” a couple of times with near miss e scooter incidents. So I thought I’d do a quick check on some questions around whether it’s an issue in Melbourne – and elsewhere. The answer is YES In England In Adelaide A hazard – whispering up behind… Read More

Future planning calls for good decision making

One of the most interesting themes was Professor Howden highlighting the need for well thought through criteria to be applied to decision making.

Yes, we are all different …

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