Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Executives
• Senior Managers
• Team Leaders

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Equip executives, senior managers, and team leaders with the knowledge and tools to identify, assess, and manage organizational risks.
• Develop leadership capabilities to integrate risk management into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.
• Apply global risk frameworks to real-world scenarios for enhanced governance and resilience.
• Strengthen crisis preparedness, risk-informed decision-making, and communication during uncertainty.
• Create a personalized action plan to embed risk leadership principles into daily management practice.

DAY 1 

Foundations of Risk Management and the Leadership Role

• Pre-Test

Understanding Risk in the Leadership Context

• What is risk? Definitions and Terminology
• The evolution of risk management
• Key risk types: Strategic, Operational, Financial, Reputational, Compliance

Risk Management Frameworks

• Overview of ISO 31000 and COSO ERM
• The risk management cycle: Identify, Assess, Treat, Monitor, Review
• How frameworks support leadership decision-making

Leadership’s Responsibility in Risk Management

• Setting the tone at the top
• Building risk awareness across the organization
• Aligning risk with mission and values

DAY 2 

Risk Identification and Assessment

Risk Identification Techniques

• Tools: SWOT, PESTLE, Risk workshops, Interviews
• Emerging risks and black swans
• Linking risks to organizational objectives

Risk Assessment and Prioritization

• Qualitative vs. Quantitative analysis
• Risk scoring, probability/impact matrix
• Using heat maps for decision-making

Risk Appetite and Tolerance

• Defining and communicating risk appetite
• Balancing risk-taking and risk aversion
• Risk appetite vs. actual risk exposure

DAY 3 

Risk Response and Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

Designing Risk Responses

• Risk avoidance, reduction, transfer (insurance/outsourcing), and acceptance
• Cost-benefit analysis of risk controls
• Role of internal controls and contingency plans

Decision-Making in Uncertain Environments

• Decision-making frameworks for leaders
• Behavioral economics: biases in risk perception
• Risk-adjusted decision tools (intro to decision trees, scenario planning)

Crisis Management and Business Continuity

• Developing crisis response plans
• Business continuity planning essentials
• Communication in times of risk or failure

DAY 4 

Strategic and Cultural Integration of Risk Management

Strategic Risk Management

• Integrating risk into strategy planning cycles
• Scenario planning for strategic resilience
• Using KPIs and KRIs to track risk impacts on objectives

Building a Risk-Aware Culture

• Leadership behaviors that encourage risk mindfulness
• Psychological safety and speaking up about risks
• Aligning incentives with responsible risk-taking

Governance, Compliance & Ethics

• Risk governance models
• Board-level risk oversight
• Regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations

DAY 5 

Case Studies and Action Planning

Enterprise Risk Simulation

• Teams work on a full-scale case involving risk identification, assessment, and response
• Simulated board presentations on risk strategy

Case Study Deep Dive

• Analysis of real-life risk management successes and failures

Leadership Action Planning

• Personal leadership risk management plan
• Embedding learning into daily leadership practice
• Peer feedback and coaching

Wrap-Up & Certification:

• Review
•  Post-test