Which risk metrics matter most?

In short – the ones that “mean more”

Metric: % of critical risks with treatments that reduce risk to target

Used in our Universal Framework, this is “necessary but not sufficient”.

Risks, opportunities, and continuity needs are systematically identified, analysed, and updated. This is a fundamental domain in our Consolidated Framework.

Indeed, we only analyse risk in order to manage them.

But again, not sufficient.

Risk‑based objectives, plans, and continuity strategies guide and control material change. This fundamental domain (in our Consolidated Framework) completes the “necessary and sufficient to be adequate” requirement.

For this exemplary client, the “Integrated Risk & Opportunity Management” domain (line 3 in the heat-map below) needed to move from “Defined” to “Operational”. While “Planning, Objectives, Strategies and Change” is fully operational.

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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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