In this session, we will look at some of the risks facing all organisations, regardless of size or sector, and consider how they may impact the organisation and its stakeholders. From emerging risks found in new technologies such as AI to complex risks in supply chains and the now ‘every day’ risks such as cybercrime, we will discuss how each of these presents both threat and opportunity, identify mitigation techniques and understand how each may need to be considered in projects.  We’ll close the session by looking at the technique of ‘horizon scanning’ and why looking ahead is important. 

The world around us is complex and ever-changing – whether it be political conflict, environmental pressures, financial insecurity, or cyber threat, no two days ever seem to be the same. For project managers, these risks may appear to be external to their day-to-day role and not have a direct impact however awareness is crucial if a project is to be delivered and to have longevity.  

In this session, we will look at some of the risks facing all organisations, regardless of size or sector, and consider how they may impact the organisation and its stakeholders. From emerging risks found in new technologies such as AI to complex risks in supply chains and the now ‘every day’ risks such as cybercrime, we will discuss how each of these presents both threat and opportunity, identify mitigation techniques and understand how each may need to be considered in the context of projects.   We’ll close the session by looking at the technique of ‘horizon scanning’ and why looking ahead is important.  

This session is intended for project managers with some level of experience and anyone who is interested in finding out more about why effective enterprise risk management is important. For organisations to evolve and succeed it is critical that they make informed decisions based on good information about the risks and opportunities that the organisation may face.  

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