This article provides insights into why the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) strategy for management systems standards over the last two decades has failed to meet the needs of organisations. It is producing standards that are not fit for purpose and misaligned with the needs, expectations and aspirations of its customers and other stakeholders and is negatively impacting economic, social and ecological performance. Continue reading
#423 – WHY PROJECTS FAIL? OR AT LEAST MINE – GREG HUTCHINS PE CERM
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A bad habit never disappears miraculously; it’s an undo-it-yourself project.
Abigail Van Buren – Self Help Guru
I’ve project managed $200M projects. I’ve had some jobs come in on budget, in scope, and on schedule. I’ve had projects fail miserably and been fired. I’ve had to kill projects. I think Continue reading
#422 – 5 STEPS TO BUILDING A RELIABILITY CULTURE – FRED SCHENKELBERG
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Reliability is not the sole responsibility of the reliability engineer but results from nearly everyone in an organization making decisions that move toward the desired product reliability performance.
As a reliability professional, I often find it necessary to explore ways to leverage my knowledge of these areas to change the culture within an organization to create a sustainable program that achieves reliable products time and again. Continue reading
#422 – TITAN DISASTER UNDERSCORES UNDERSEA EXPLORATION – NINA MAHMOUDIAN PH.D.
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Rescuers spotted debris from the tourist submarine Titan on the ocean floor near the wreck of the Titanic on June 22, 2023, indicating that the vessel suffered a catastrophic failure and the five people aboard were killed. Continue reading
#422 – GPT PROMPTS YOU CAN USE FOR RISK MANAGEMENT – PATRICK OW
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Tailor the responses to your specific context – organisation, industry and country – and consult with professionals or experts for specific advice or guidance. Be creative in exploring different prompts.
- Risk governance
- “Act as a CEO and write a business-focused practical risk management policy according to ISO 31000 for [web page URL].”
- “Act as a CEO and write a comprehensive risk strategy for [web page URL]. The strategy must detail all steps, actions, and deliverables to be produced including performance indicators to monitor progress and for reporting purposes. A risk management strategy is a structured approach to addressing risks and can be used in companies of all sizes and across any industry.”
- “Create a risk universe for [web page URL]. The risk universe is the list of risks the company faces or might face. This risk universe can be used as a checklist to identify, consolidate and aggregate risk events across the organisation for reporting and monitoring. Tell me how to apply the risk universe.”
- “What are the key components of a robust risk governance framework for a company with [number of employees] operating in the [industry] in [country]? How can we establish a structure that promotes effective risk management throughout the organisation?”
- “What roles and responsibilities should be defined for effective risk governance? How can we allocate accountability and ensure clear ownership of risks, controls and treatments?”
- “How can the board and senior management effectively engage in risk governance? What practices or mechanisms can be implemented to promote their active involvement?”
- “How can we define and communicate the organisation’s risk appetite and tolerance levels? What considerations should be considered when establishing these parameters?”
- “What policies and procedures should be developed to guide risk governance activities? How can we ensure they align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements?”
- “What reporting mechanisms should be in place to provide regular updates on risk governance activities? How can we effectively communicate risk information to relevant stakeholders?”
- “How can we foster a strong risk culture within the organisation? What initiatives can be implemented to promote risk awareness and encourage risk-conscious behaviours?”
- “What mechanisms should be established to monitor and review the effectiveness of risk governance practices? How can we ensure continuous improvement in risk management?”
- “Create a comprehensive business continuity and resilience strategy for [web page URL] that incorporates the managing of third-party and supply chain risks that complies with the requirements of ISO 22301.”
- “What are the steps to take to move from risk management 1.0 to risk management 2.0 and 3.0?”