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Risk-Driven Scenario Planning

Are you a risk manager looking to elevate your strategic planning skills?

About this course

Discover how to stay ahead of uncertainties with RMIA’s advanced training, Risk-Driven Scenario Planning: Embracing Strategic Foresight, in partnership with Stretch Think. This comprehensive course is designed to integrate risk management with strategic foresight, offering you the tools and insights needed to excel in today’s unpredictable business environment.

Course specifics

Audience: Risk Managers, strategic planners, organisational leaders, business analysts, consultants, project managers, corporate governance professionals

Cost: Please contact pdp@rmia.org.au for more information.

Facilitator: Stretch Think

Format: The course applies a blended delivery with approximately 3-hours of self-paced online learning followed by a 2-day face to face learning experience. The course is size-limited to maximise interactions with the teaching team.

Time: 2.5 days

CPD Points: 12

Course Facilitator:
Stretch Think

Pre-requisites include:

  • Abide by the RMIA Code of Ethics

  • Pass the examination

  • Adhere to annual CPD requirements of 20 points

Learning outcomes:

  • Enhanced Scenario Development Skills: Participants will master the techniques to create and analyse multiple risk-driven scenarios, enabling them to better anticipate potential future uncertainties and their impact on organisational strategy.

  • Integrated Risk Management Strategies: Learners will develop the ability to incorporate risk management principles into their strategic planning processes, ensuring a comprehensive approach to identifying and mitigating risks within various scenarios.

  • Strategic Foresight Application: Attendees will gain practical skills in applying strategic foresight to inform decision-making, allowing them to anticipate trends and changes, and effectively align their organization’s strategy with long-term objectives.

Course details

Unlock the power of strategic foresight with RMIA’s Risk-Driven Scenario Planning: Embracing Strategic Foresight course, presented by Stretch Think. Designed for risk professionals, this training integrates advanced scenario planning techniques with risk management principles to help you anticipate and navigate future uncertainties. Gain hands-on experience in developing and analysing diverse scenarios, and learn to apply these insights to enhance your organisation’s strategic decisions. Whether you're a risk manager, strategic planner, or organizational leader, this course will equip you with the essential skills to turn uncertainty into opportunity and drive long-term success.

Key topics covered:

·       Understanding the background and application of strategic foresight and scenario planning;

·       Linking strategy and foresight to improve risk management;

·       Enhancing human capabilities in critical and creative thinking;

·       Applying the Stretch Think Loops technique.