Crash Course on Risk Identification

Learn to confidently identify risks in your projects and work with this practical crash course. Discover the crucial distinction between risks as threats and opportunities, and master seven powerful techniques for effective risk identification. This course equips you with the skills to understand, analyze, and clearly communicate potential challenges and potential gains.

What You'll Discover:

• Understanding Risk: Define what a risk is, exploring both potential threats and valuable opportunities.
• Information Gathering Techniques: Learn five key methods for gathering information to pinpoint potential risks.
• Brainstorming for Risk Identification: Harness the power of brainstorming to uncover hidden risks within your projects.
• Nominal Group Technique & Crawford Slip: Explore advanced techniques like Nominal Group Technique and Crawford Slip for structured risk identification.
• Analytical Techniques: Master two analytical approaches to assess and evaluate identified risks.
• Documentation Review: Learn how to effectively review existing documentation to proactively identify potential risks.
• Technique Selection: Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each of the seven risk identification techniques to choose the best fit for your situation.
• Risk Description Mastery: Develop the ability to write clear, concise, and actionable risk descriptions for effective communication.

Course Curriculum:

1. Introduction:

   • Course Overview
   • What is a Risk? (Threats & Opportunities)
   • Risk Characteristics
   • Ricardo Vargas Bio (Optional)
   • Slide Deck - Part 1
   • Assessment - Part 1
   • Podcast (Optional): Managing Risks vs. Issues
   • Podcast (Optional): Urgency & Trend in Risk Assessment
   • Podcast (Optional): Lessons from Risk in Japan

2. Information Gathering Techniques:

   • Interviewing for Risk Insights
   • Delphi Method for Expert Opinion
   • Nominal Group Technique
   • Brainstorming for Creative Risk Discovery
   • Crawford Slip Technique
   • Slide Deck - Part 2
   • Assessment - Part 2
   • Podcast (Optional): Understanding the Delphi Technique

3. Analytical Techniques:

   • Documentation Review for Hidden Risks
   • Analogy: Learning from Past Experiences
   • Choosing the Right Technique
   • Slide Deck - Part 3
   • Assessment - Part 3
   • Podcast (Optional): Diverse Perspectives on Risk

4. How to Write a Risk Description:

   • Crafting Effective Risk Descriptions
   • Course Conclusion
   • Invitation from Ricardo Vargas
   • Slide Deck - Part 4
   • Assessment - Part 4
   • Full Set of Course Slides
   • Podcast (Optional): Understanding Risk Attitude
   • Podcast (Optional): Monitoring & Controlling Risks

Course Details:

• Length: 11 lessons, approximately 2 hours of content.
• Duration: Estimated completion time: 4 days (30 minutes per day).
• Languages: Recorded in English with subtitles in English, Brazilian Portuguese (Português do Brasil), Spanish (Español), Arabic (عربى), and Simplified Chinese (中文).

This course is designed for anyone looking to improve their risk management skills, from project managers to business professionals. Gain a practical, step-by-step process for proactively identifying and addressing potential challenges and opportunities.