Minimize Risk - Be Prepared (Interactive)

(Updated Nov 2024)

Minimizing Risk - Be Prepared is an effective introductory course for teaching preparedness for unforeseen problems. It features a video from the Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series. Short, sharp and entertaining with a team of characters, simple messages and skills for everyone.

In this course they learn to expect and prepare for problems, assess risks and learn from mistakes.In the video, Marcus, the manager, invites everyone to dress in black with a touch of red for his Black Swan meeting. He explains the significance of 'black swan events' and preparing for crises, which can occur when we least expect them. He runs the team through a safety drill and asks them to predict the likelihood of things going wrong. Steve emphasizes the importance of a proactive approach to risk and the necessity of learning from past mistakes.

Key Learning Points

• Don’t think it’ll never happen INSTEAD: Expect the unexpected
  
• Don’t leave it too late INSTEAD: Prepare, train, use checklists
  
• Don’t wait for a crisis INSTEAD: Assess risk and identify triggers
  
• Don’t justify past problems INSTEAD: Learn from mistakes