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Managing Risk: Core Strategy

Why Risk Management Matters

Managing risk is essential to safeguarding a business’s operations, reputation, and financial stability. Risk management involves anticipating, mitigating, and preparing for potential threats. We will focus on the proactive planning and structured approach needed to minimise disruptions.

Risk Decision Process Steps

Understanding and managing risk requires proactive planning and a structured approach to minimise disruptions.

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BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Strategies ensuring that critical business functions can continue during and after disruptions such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or supply chain failures.
  • Contingency Plans (Alternative suppliers).
  • Disaster Recovery Plans (Restore IT systems and data).
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CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Focuses on the immediate response to sudden adverse events threatening the organisation’s stability.
  • Management Response (Quick, effective decisions).
  • Communication Response (Clear, timely communication).
  • Operational Response (Maintain/resume core operations).

Insurance: Core Purpose

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Mitigating Risk

Insurance transfers the financial risk of potential losses from the business to the insurer.
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Financial Protection

Insurance payout helps cover costs following events such as fires, accidents, or legal claims.
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Business Confidence

Possessing insurance facilitates business continuity and reassures lenders, customers, and stakeholders.

Types of Insurance

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Mandatory & Liability Employer Liability Insurance: Mandatory in many countries, protects businesses against claims from employees injured or ill due to work. Public Liability Insurance: Protects against claims made by third parties for injury or damage.
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Asset Protection Premises Insurance: Covers damage to buildings or equipment due to fire, flood, theft, or other events. Vehicle Insurance: Covers company vehicles against accidents, theft, or damage.

Effective Risk Management

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Key Takeaway: Effective risk management combines proactive planning, robust policy-making, and appropriate insurance to shield the business from volatility and uncertainties, enabling sustainable operation.

Risk Management & Business Continuity Deck
Term
Risk Management

What is risk management?

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Definition

Anticipating, mitigating, and preparing for potential threats to safeguard a business.

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Business Continuity

What is business continuity?

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Definition

Strategies ensuring critical business functions continue during and after disruptions.

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Business Continuity Plans

Name two types of plans included in business continuity.

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Examples

Contingency Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans.

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Crisis Management

What is the focus of crisis management?

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Definition

Immediate response to sudden adverse events threatening the organisation’s stability.

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Crisis Management Responses

What are the three responses in crisis management?

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Responses

Management response, communication response, and operational response.

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Importance of Insurance

Why is insurance important in risk management?

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Reason

It transfers financial risk from the business to the insurer and provides financial protection.

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Types of Business Insurance

Name two types of business insurance.

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Examples

Premises Insurance and Employer Liability Insurance.

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Effective Risk Management

What does effective risk management combine?

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Components

Proactive planning, robust policies, and appropriate insurance.

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🏢 Business Continuity Quiz

1. What is the main goal of business continuity plans?

Business continuity ensures essential functions operate despite disruptions like disasters or cyberattacks.

2. Which of the following is NOT a component of crisis management?

Advertising is not part of crisis management, which focuses on managing the event’s impact.

3. How does insurance assist in managing risk?

Insurance helps cover financial losses, reducing the direct impact on the business.

4. What is a contingency plan in risk management?

Contingency plans prepare alternatives to handle possible issues.

5. Which of these insurance types protects against employee injury claims?

Employer liability insurance covers claims from work-related injuries or illnesses.

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