What is the risk identification process
Effective risk identification is the process of identifying and assessing the likelihood and consequence of risks that could affect your people, operations, suppliers, reputation, or profitability.
The international risks of oil price trends
Despite all the discussion at COP26 in Glasgow, there is continued high demand for oil, increasing the risks internationally of continued upwards pressure on oil prices globally. OPEC+ agreed to maintain current oil production output with gradual increases in oil production, which will maintain upward pressure of international oil prices.
Episode 41: with David Clamp discussing volunteering risks in China and how risk management has evolved
Since leaving the UK Civil Service in the late 1990s for a volunteer placement in rural China, David has worked for different NGOs as a Trainer, Programme Manager, Country Director, Global Security Advisor and most recently as Director of Safety, Operations & Governance. David leads Raleigh International’s safety, medical, safeguarding, governance and training teams, and…
An intersectional approach to security: What should risk managers be considering?
There are many risks posed to certain groups which are often overlooked. In order to ensure the safety of all personnel we should consider the individual needs, struggles and risks of all people. From this we can create an inclusive risk strategy that takes an intersectional approach to security.
Taliban Advances in Afghanistan
Taliban Advances in Afghanistan and the Associated Risks Internationally Taliban advances across all of Afghanistan in the last two weeks has brought the risk of devastating consequences to everyone’s attention. In just eight days, the Taliban has taken control of nearly all of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. On this week’s International Risk Podcast, our Host Dominic…
Creating mentally healthy workplaces
The importance of creating mentally healthy workplaces for ethical, economical and sustainable companies. Reduce risk, increase opportunities.
Episode 25: with Maik Schwarz on establishing risk management structures in radically complex environments
Today we are joined by Maik Schwarz. Maik grew up in Somalia at the end of the 1980s and has since worked in all kinds of complex and volatile environments. He served two tours of duty in Afghanistan with the Germany military and in 2007 he transitioned to the development sector and stayed in Afghanistan…