Short Course

Managing Risk

Successfully identifying, assessing, addressing & managing risk

Risk management is a fundamental skill for ensuring the stability, compliance, and long-term success of any organisation. 

This introductory workshop provides a clear and practical overview of how to identify, assess, and manage risks in a variety of workplace contexts. Participants will learn the principles and processes of risk management, enabling them to make informed decisions, protect resources, and contribute to a proactive risk-aware culture.

Course Content

The delivery and content of all our workshops is contextualised to the specific needs of the participants and organisation at no additional cost, however, this topic typically includes:

  • What is Risk Management? Definitions, responsibilities, and objectives
  • Types of risks (strategic, operational, financial, compliance, reputational)
  • Internal vs. external risk sources
  • The risk management process and standard risk management cycle
  • Tools and techniques for identifying risks (brainstorming, checklists, SWOT, etc)
  • Risk assessment mitigation strategies: avoid, reduce, transfer, accept
  • Tracking, monitoring and reviewing risks
  • Communication and reporting with stakeholders

Transferring Learning

To ensure the successful application of new knowledge and skills, all APST workshop participants receive our online Transferring Your Learning module and ‘Strategy for Transferring Learning’ at no additional cost.

Delivery Modes

  • Face-to-Face

    APST facilitators deliver highly engaging, discussion and activity based workshops proven to achieve targeted learning outcomes and that can be combined with other delivery modes to provide flexible, blended learning options.

  • Virtual

    All APST workshop topics can be delivered in a virtual format, carefully designed and delivered to ensure high-level engagement, interaction, and learning and that can be combined with other delivery modes to provide flexible, blended learning options.

  • Online

    APST has a suite of short, highly engaging, self-paced online modules that support each of the face-to-face/virtually delivered workshops and that can be combined with other delivery modes to provide flexible, blended learning options.

  • Blended Learning

    The APST delivery mode options can be combined to provide flexible, blended learning options.

  • VR Classroom

    As a part of ensuring modern, agile, and highly engaging learning solutions, APST offers AI Avatar facilitated modules. These can be delivered as stand-alone units or as a part of a blended learning program.

At a Glance

Duration
1 Day
Designed for
Frontline Managers, Frontline Staff, High Potentials, Middle Managers, and Supervisors
Area of Expertise
Communication & Engagement, Leading & Influencing Others, Management & Leadership, Risk Management, and Safety & Risk Culture

Find Out More

Contact us to discuss how APST can assist with your organisation successful develop its workforce capability.