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Managing risk is an essential component of any strategic business plan. Understanding the risk management framework and how to implement and evaluate a risk management plan has become a basic expectation of senior and middle management capability.

How will this benefit me?

This course explains how to incorporate and assess all potential risks facing the organisation and develop strategies and plans to mitigate those risk situations through elimination, isolation and protection. You will learn:
• How to view risk management as part of the strategic plan
• Policies and procedures for effective risk management
• How to conduct a risk audit and develop a risk register
• How to train the organisation in risk management
• When to access external specialist consultants to facilitate the risk management program
• Methods for implementing, monitoring, evaluating and improving the risk
• How to develop a risk management plan, policies and procedures

How will this benefit my organisation?

Risk assessment and management have always been critical skills for managers and leaders, but due to the global financial crisis and other environmental changes, they are now an essential component in strategic planning and business management generally. Through this course managers can learn how to incorporate sound risk management principles into their business dealings.