Category Archives: Risk & Assurance

Is long-term planning a waste of time?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Shaun

The future contains far too many unknowables to make long term planning much more than a futile exercise, but what is the alternative? Surely you have to do SOMETHING?
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What is “risk”?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Shaun

Too many people have no idea what “risk” actually means – let alone how risks can be mitigated or controlled. So let’s try and get to grips in this post with the fundamental principles Too risky … Risk is a … Continue reading →

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Quality risk

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Shaun

Does the principle of quality management have anything at all to do with the management of risk? Continue reading →

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Embedding Risk Management

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Shaun

Risk management needs to become part of the way business is conducted. Embedding risk management in the regular, daily affairs of the organisation is not an easy task and requires continuous effort. To achieve this measure of acceptance may take some time; however, a number of steps can be taken to help the process Continue reading →

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