Program Overview

Introduction to the Managing Risk and Complexity Programme

The Managing Risk and Complexity programme is a bespoke Executive Education & Professional Development course designed to help organisations turn risk management into a competitive advantage. This interactive programme is tailored to the needs of senior leaders and their teams, focusing on understanding and managing risk in a rapidly changing and complex strategic environment.

Programme Overview

The programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to understand the role of risk in their environment and how it can be turned into a strategic advantage. Through a mix of teaching and hands-on learning, participants will explore real-world issues from their organisation and environment, using frameworks to examine risks.

Key Objectives

The programme will help participants to:

• Understand that risk cannot always be controlled
• Expand their thinking to understand risk models beyond traditional assumptions
• Create conditions to turn risk management into a competitive advantage
• Move from crisis management to a proactive position
• Build capabilities needed to take their organisation forward in an uncertain and complex environment

Methodology

The programme utilises the 'Safe-to-Fail' methodology, which involves approaching risks through multiple small actions to discover new possibilities. This interactive approach ensures that participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to apply in their organisations.

Programme Structure

The programme is designed to be highly interactive, with a focus on real-world applications and case studies from the participants' own organisations. This tailored approach ensures that the learning is relevant and immediately applicable to the participants' work environments.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, participants will have a deeper understanding of risk management and how to leverage it as a competitive advantage. They will be equipped with the tools and methodologies necessary to navigate complex strategic environments effectively and proactively manage risk within their organisations.