Day 1 – Foundations of Risk Appetite and Capacity

• Understanding risk appetite, tolerance, and capacity in organisations
• The link between risk appetite and corporate strategy
• Setting measurable risk parameters
• Communicating risk appetite across the organisation

Day 2 – Defining Risk Appetite Statements

• Characteristics of effective risk appetite statements
• Balancing growth objectives with risk constraints
• Board and senior management roles in defining risk appetite
• Case examples of successful risk appetite frameworks

Day 3 – Risk Identification and Classification

• Tools and techniques for identifying risks across the enterprise
• Risk classification frameworks (strategic, operational, financial, reputational)
• Emerging risks: technology, environment, and geopolitics
• Building risk registers for organisational use

Day 4 – Risk Assessment and Prioritisation

• Risk assessment methodologies: qualitative and quantitative
• Evaluating likelihood and impact
• Heat maps and risk scoring models
• Prioritising risks for management action

Day 5 – Risk Monitoring and Reporting

• Developing key risk indicators (KRIs)
• Ongoing monitoring and escalation processes
• Integrating risk reporting into governance structures
• Effective communication of risk insights to stakeholders

Day 6 – Risk Governance and Oversight

• Principles of effective risk governance
• Board and committee responsibilities in risk oversight
• Embedding accountability into governance structures
• Aligning risk governance with corporate governance codes

Day 7 – Risk, Compliance, and Regulation

• Understanding the compliance landscape
• Risk-based approaches to compliance management
• Legal and ethical obligations for organisations
• Linking compliance with business continuity and resilience

Day 8 – Sustainability and Risk Integration

• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks in practice
• Linking sustainability goals with risk management
• Climate-related risks and corporate strategy
• Creating long-term value through responsible risk-taking

Day 9 – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Stakeholder Trust

• CSR as a strategic driver of organisational resilience
• Managing reputational risk through CSR initiatives
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Aligning CSR with global sustainability goals (SDGs)

Day 10 – Building a Sustainable Risk Culture

• Developing a risk-aware organisational culture
• Integrating governance, compliance, and sustainability
• Leadership's role in shaping responsible risk behaviour
• Final action planning: embedding risk and sustainability into strategic decision-making