RISK ANALYSIS
What is risk analysis?
Risk analysis is the process of identifying and analyzing potential issues that could negatively impact business outcomes. This process helps businesses uncover and manage potential problems in their operations. Risk analysis often involves collaborating across business lines and external organizations to avoid negative events and recover quickly if issues occur.
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What are the elements of risk analysis?
The elements are identifying potential risks, quantifying the likelihood, evaluating the impact, defining early indicators, and creating action plans.
What are examples of risk analysis methods?
There are multiple ways of doing risk analysis. Here are two examples.
Scenario Analysis: Identify future scenarios. Include factors that may not seem likely today but are plausible in the future. Consider economic, environmental, governmental, regulatory, and societal factors. Assess consequences and define actions.
Decision Tree: Identify risks. Map out various possible outcomes if a risk materializes. Assess the likelihood and consequence of each outcome. Define preventative actions and mitigation plans.
Why is risk analysis important for corporate innovation?
Without taking any risks, corporations will have no innovation and become irrelevant in their industry. It’s a matter of taking educated risks in an uncertain environment. Identifying and analyzing risks can also uncover opportunities and foster innovation.
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