The World Economic Forum has conducted an annual survey of its members since 2007. This piece looks at the results of the 2020 survey of 800 members. For the first time the survey separately reports the results of 200 members of a “Global Shapers Community”. This group is considered a younger generation of social entrepreneurs and leaders. By comparing the response of these two groups, one can see a divergence perspective on risk. This piece will also discuss how survey results can be overtaken by events. Continue reading
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#245 – WHERE IS THE QUALITY FEAR FACTOR? – JAMES KLINE PH.D.
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The title is based on a comment: “The quality fear factor is gone.” The assumption behind the comment is that fear often motivates behavioral change. This was certainly true for the quality movement. But, if the movement was driven by fear, what happens when the fear is no longer there? Does anything replace it? This piece looks at these questions. Continue reading
#244 – CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE REPORT ON STORM DAMAGE COST – JAMES KLINE PH.D.
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In April 2019, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report entitled: ‘Expected Cost of Damage from Hurricane Winds and Storm-Related Flooding’. Because the CBO is an arm of the United States Congress, it does not state policies. Instead, it presents policy options. This article discusses the report, the policy options and the relationship to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Continue reading
#241 – THE 2019 STATE OF RISK OVERSIGHT – JAMES KLINE PH.D.
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In my article in CERM Insights #240, I discussed the results of the risk survey conducted annually by the World Economic Forum. The survey respondents are considered the economic elite. The responses provide an indication of the concerns of the movers and shakers of business. Consequently, the questions asked, and the risk concerns expressed are more policy oriented. Continue reading
#240 – WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM RISK ASSESSMENT SURVEY – JAMES KLINE PH.D.
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The World Economic Forum conducts a risk assessment survey annually. The 2019 survey is the 14th edition. It contains information from 2009 to 2019. The article looks at the results of the survey for these years and discusses some implications. Continue reading