Risk management Archives

Risk Profile of China – Part 4: Risk Exposure Assessment

The war in the Middle East makes things clear about the risk profile of the three most important players in the region: Iran, China and the USA with its military fleet. In this fourth part of a...

People & resilience – They listen and they look

In a recent post on LinkedIn, the honorable Dr Fayadh Alenezi wrote: "People listen to what we say about uncertainty, pressure, and change, but they pay even closer attention to how we behave when we...

Cuba and the USA – A “decision significance comparison”

While the USA and Israel are waging war against Iran, Donald Trump mentioned in a press conference that 'A friendly takeover may not be a friendly takeover' in Cuba. Let me take Trump seriously on...

The calmer you are, the clearer you think

On October 5, 2025 I came across a striking post on LinkedIn. The photo speaks volumes: see below. It is a text from the Honorable Fayadh Alenezi, PhD who wrote the following powerful words:...

Lack of economic opportunity or unemployment

Lack of economic opportunity or unemployment: Structural deterioration of labor prospects or labor standards and/or persistent barriers to realizing economic potential and security. Includes, but is...

What is the difference between a risk and a wicked problem

"What is the difference between a 'risk' and a wicked problem? Can you explain that?" That was the question of the day for me and inspiration to think about this distinction. I start from definitions...