Risk Management Capability Framework

The Process (above) is best supported within the System (below)

Based on ISO 31000 – ten key elements (domains) are built into the soon to be released Capability Assessment app (USD $0.99cents)

1. Leadership & Commitment

Capability Criterion

Leadership actively sets direction for risk management and uses risk information to govern decisions.

2. Integration into Governance & Decision-Making

Capability Criterion

Risk management is embedded in governance, planning, and operational decision-making processes.

3. Risk Management Framework Design

Capability Criterion

The organisation has a fit-for-purpose risk management framework tailored to its context.

4. Risk Identification

Capability Criterion

The organisation systematically identifies risks that could affect objectives.

5. Risk Analysis

Capability Criterion

Risks are analysed to understand causes, consequences, and uncertainty.

6. Risk Evaluation

Capability Criterion

The organisation evaluates risks to support prioritisation and decision-making.

7. Risk Treatment

Capability Criterion

Risk treatments are deliberately selected, implemented, and monitored.

8. Communication & Consultation

Capability Criterion

Risk information is communicated to the right people at the right time.

9. Monitoring & Review

Capability Criterion

Risk management performance and risk exposure are actively monitored and reviewed.

10. Continual Improvement

Capability Criterion

The organisation learns from experience and improves its risk management capability.

Three key evidence fields support the Rating Logic





The above Framework as text in a PDF

Linking the approach to ISO 31000 Principles


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Author: John Salter & Associates Consulting Services

John Salter - specialising in the facilitation of risk-based capability reviews; needs-based training; business continuity planning; crisis management exercises; and organisational debriefing. Recognised for “preventing disasters, or where that is not possible, reducing the potential for harm” Ref: Barrister H Selby, Inquest Handbook, 1998. Distracted by golf, camping, fishing, reading, red wine, movies and theatre.

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