Bryan’s Blog

Bryan’s Blog: Direction set – now what?

Last Blog I challenged you on what you had to say when the chief last set direction for your organisation, division or business unit. Whether or not you had plenty of input on the direction, you are sure to have impact on how the organisation gets there. One of the classic misses by key decision

Bryan’s Blog: When the chief set direction, what did you have to say?

The role of the chief in any organisation, division or business unit is to set a firm direction for the organisation or team to follow.  That includes a clear purpose along with specific goals.  Sometimes they get it right, sometimes they don’t. The last time the chief set direction, what did you have to say? 

Risk Leadership: Happy to Ask Questions?

No, this is not an information topic.  It is a serious question. Are you happy to ask questions? If you are, please ask away.  I am keen to learn what is on your mind in the world of risk leadership and I am happy to give you my thoughts.  So please ask away.  I will

Risk Leadership: Mother Earth and the Tasmanian Energy Crisis

Here is a great case study on the current energy crisis in Tasmania prepared by Risk Frontiers out of Macquarie University.  Thanks to Andrew Gissing for sharing it and granting permission to share it further. It reminded me of a talk given by prominent indigenous leader Susan Moylan Coombs on Achievements of Indigenous Women on

Risk Leadership: Operationalising Risk Appetite Statements

I have had several reasons to review a few different styles of risk appetite statements lately.  Each time I compared them to my preferred method which is: One statement for each strategic objective/priority (7 +/- 2) Each statement should: State the importance of the objective e.g. “Research and development is an imperative for our future