Mastering Risk Management Podcast

One of the biggest risks for all businesses, government departments or not-for-profits is the people within them. Our guest on the Mastering Risk Management podcast today can help!Tucker Miller is the founder and owner of Onward Leadership, and with decades of experience helping organisations elevate how they lead, communicate and collaborate, she has answers.In this episode, Tucker generously shares her experience with examples of how her lived experience and deep understanding of human behaviour helps transform both leadership and culture. She counts NASA, The Coca Cola Company and Verizon as just a few of her many satisfied clients.The time you invest in listening to this episode will be well worth it - enjoy!Contact Tucker via here website here.Send us a textContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this podcast, I chat with Dominic Bowen, one of Europe's foremost experts in risk management, with over two decades of experience in mitigating risks and managing crises across various industries and geographies. Dominic has 'earned his stripes' working in various roles in high-risk environments such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. Currently, he serves as a senior advisor at 2Secure, Europe's leading risk management consultancy, where he guides C-suite executives through complex risk landscapes. As we recorded the session, Dominic was about to fly to Ukraine, presently defending itself from the Russian invasion. This is an example of where Dominics comprehensive background equips him to navigate geopolitical risks and emerging threats in today's business environment. I'm sure you'll want to know more - to make that task just a little easier, you can either get in touch with Dominic directly via LinkedIn or you could have a listen to his International Risk podcast, getting you across the significant and complex world of international affairs.Send us a textContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

This is an interview I was looking forward to doing from the moment it was booked! My guest is Dan Donovan, founder and CEO of Stratoscope and Ingressotek and a leader in safety and security innovation for large scale events and conferences.And what sort of events? How about the F1 race in Las Vegas, 13 Super Bowls and 7 Olympic Games.Dan generously shares his vast experience in the sector providing insights into proactive safety & security, including an overview of the latest technology solutions being deployed in the sector.As Dan says in our discussion, the goal in preventing mass incidents is not just in the protection of people, but also in protecting the organisation's brand, reputation and bottom line.This is a fascinating insight into a very specific risk area and was certainly an eye-opener for me. I trust you will enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did recording it!Check out the Stratoscope website here to find out more.Send us a textContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

My guest today is Rhiannon Albert, the founder of My Trusted HR, and a respected leader in the people and capability space. Rhiannon's mission is to change the view of the HR function as a processor of paperwork to a true strategic enabler in achieving organisational objectives.Rhiannon shares how she has been helping entrepreneurs tackle their various HR challenges - from avoiding a workplace disaster to expanding into new territories. And for established businesses, Rhiannon is the steady hand that can support multiple activities from interim HR Executive assignments through to mentoring a team to evolve beyond just administrative tasks.Transforming your people function from a centre of human resource risk to a strategic asset? Sounds like must-do to me!I know you will enjoy this episode. To find out more, get in touch with Rhiannon via her website here or via LinkedInSend us a textContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this chat, we catch up again with Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag Inc. After appearing in episode 90, Aaron is back with updates and developments in the identity management arena that all risk professionals need to be aware of.We talk about why only using multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a strategy is no longer enough - and not just because of the friction created from an experience and cost perspective.Aaron also shares a worrying trend exploiting a gap in the employment process between the Human Resources team onboarding and IT team provisioning new users (beware foreign actors!).There is some great advice for risk managers and discussion on why everyone's mobile phone is such a valuable weapon in the fight against identity theft / impersonation.So great to have Aaron back for this discussion - hope you enjoy it as much as I did! For those looking for more information Aaron's contact details are below:Website: https://getnametag.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpainter/  Send us a textContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Simon and I catch up to talk about the upcoming Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) Risk Conference coming up on the 6th - 8th May 2025 on Queensland's Gold Coast.A fantastic line up of keynote speakers, relevant and relatable workshops, and excellent networking opportunities - what else could the upcoming or experienced risk professional want?Have a listen to our discussion and don't forget to grab your tickets! Available from the link below:Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA)Send us a textContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textMy guest for this episode is Donna Dupont, Founder and Chief Strategist for Purple Compass. She is an award-winning designer and futurist, and brings skills and insights developed over 25 years working with leaders in healthcare, public safety, defense and security. In our discussion, Donna explains the work she does helping organisations build their future literacy skills to navigate and lead change in today's complex and uncertain world. By integrating theory and practice she assists organisations to strengthen their anticipatory and adaptive capabilities, strategic intelligence, and agility in learning to advance future policy and strategic planning for impact. Donna is passionate about helping her clients learn and apply foresight to support organisational decision-making and advancing actions to mitigate future risk, enhance preparedness and adaptive capacity to disruptive events, and leverage opportunities for change, innovation and transformation. Her unique style bridges systems thinking with strategic foresight to understand patterns and the potential evolution over time. She works with both quantitative and qualitative data, and designs processes to ensure confidence with insights and knowledge theories generated. And Donna is well qualified to provide this foresight to organisation - she is a recipient of seven government awards at the provincial and federal level for outstanding achievement, excellence and partner relations in policy and strategic planning. Her futures research “Anticipation in Emergency Management, 2020” received awards from the Canadian Defence and Security Network, and the Association of Professional Futurists. Donna holds a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight & Innovation from OCAD University. I hope you find this conversation as interesting as I did.Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textThis podcast chat provides a great case study  of risk management in action - and not just that but uses an upside risk (an opportunity) as the example.My guest is Jonathan Egan, CEO and Founder of FabCast Solutions, a vertically integrated contract manufacturing company that specializes in engineered metal and plastic components for small-to-midcap companies. Jonathan foresaw the increasing demand for nearshoring, and established FabCast Solutions SRL de CV in México to help them assist US businesses in relocating their operations from the Far East to North America. This provided additional production capacity and cost savings. Why Mexico you ask? Think of cheaper energy prices, raw material prices being unstable in East Asia, the various tariffs on imported Chinese goods coming into the US, and Mexico bringing more predictable production lead times!This episode provides an insight into an organisation that has seen an opportunity and used risk management techniques to bring it to reality. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textIn this episode, Anthony discusses 10 risks that every organisation will (or should!) have on their risk register for 2025 along with some thoughts on how to prevent or mitigate them.It won't come as any surprise to listeners that have worked in risk management for some time that the list looks somewhat familiar - perhaps just the priority changes periodically.As always, we welcome your feedback and thoughts on potential guests for the program or topics you'd like to hear discussed. We have a great roster of guests lined up for 2025 so stay tuned. Thanks again for listening!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textHow mature are your due diligence processes when making key business decisions? Due diligence (DD) is a critical control in ensuring that organisations are making the right decisions that create value for the organisation (and protect its existing people, assets and reputation).My guest on this episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast is Lyndee Fletcher, President of Vcheck, a firm that supports clients by providing continuous intelligence through background checks and open-source research, human intelligence, and continuous monitoring.Lyndee not only shares her own journey but talks of the importance of relying on robust data - in DD, the days of 'gut feel' and intuition are numbered - at least without a robust process to leverage all available data in key decision-making.This is a fascinating discussion and reminds us that every aspect of doing business is being impacted, and mostly improved, by new technology and innovative processes.Get in touch with the Vcheck team at: https://vcheckglobal.com/I hope you enjoy the conversation! Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textIt's here - episode 100 in the Mastering Risk Management Podcast!And for this milestone episode, I wanted to bring you a very special guest. His name is Gus Balbontin, and I think you'll find him a little different from most of the other guests I've had on the program.Gus is a keynote speaker, innovator and alternative futurist (listen to how Gus explains this) in his 'day job' and also pens a wonderful weekly newsletter, 'Rebellious Thoughts' designed to push us out of our comfort zone and towards peak performance.This discussion has Gus sharing his vast experience, on leadership and innovation but also on looking after family. It was a fun episode to record, and I hope you have fun listening.Thanks again to Gus for being part of the program - very much appreciated!Many thanks also to my listeners - you don't get to 100 episodes without a loyal following and I am truly thankful and humbled that you take the time to download and listen to the program. On to the next milestone!Cheers, AnthonyContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textThis episode is a must listen! If you were raised on a diet of TV medical dramas like House, The Good Doctor, ER, Grey's Anatomy or any of hundreds of others, today's guest will help set the record straight!Mainak Majumdar is the Director, Intensive Care Services, Mercy Hospital, in Werribee, Victoria and is my very special guest. In our discussion, we hear of how Mainak got into medicine (not his first choice!) and what led him to specialise in emergency / intensive care medicine.Of most relevance to my audience, Mainak shares how he applies a risk management approach to running the Intensive Care Unit and leverages the power of his people to get the best possible patient outcomes.This approach was recognised when in 2021, Mainak received the Public Sector Risk Leader of the Year award, presented by the Risk Management Institution of Australasia (RMIA).This is a fascinating discussion and insight into the workings of a busy Intensive Care Unit - a big thank you to Mainak for so graciously sharing his time and expertise!For those counting, you'll notice this is episode #99 - stay tuned next week when I'll launch our 100th episode in time for listening over the festive season break.Enjoy!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textHard to believe in this day and age that there are still organisations that don't get the importance of safety - for their own teams but also for visitors to their sites such as customers, contractors, delivery drivers etc.Micheal Martin has 'been there and done that' in people safety and is a fantastic resource in this space. His consultancy, Proven Safety Solutions has provided advice across a number of industries.Leadership is key to getting the right safety outcomes and Micheal strongly advocates for leaders to deeply understand the nature of work their people do in order to provide the right tone for safety in the business.Enjoy listening to Micheal share his insights into what it takes to get this very important risk right!Apologies for the audio quality in places.Enjoy!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textWhilst the legislation is likely different in jurisdictions across the world, the requirements to prevent harm to employees is universal. And when things do go wrong and an employee is injured, there is an onus on the employer to help the person recover and get back to their previous lifestyle as soon as possible - including their job role.Sometimes it proves fairly challenging, and this is where my guest for this episode comes to the fore. Rocio Luna is a seasoned commercial insurance producer with a specialised focus on the construction and staffing industries. At Insurax, Rocio leverages her vast experience in managing workers' compensation claims, particularly within the stringent regulatory landscapes of California, Arizona, Texas, Washington, Nevada, and New York. She is well-versed in dealing with high Experience Modification Rates (EMRs), helping businesses struggling with frequent workers' compensation claims, general liability, auto, and employment practices issues.Rocio's approach is deeply rooted in risk management. She provides tailored risk management programs aimed at reducing premiums for businesses with 25 or more employees, primarily targeting contractors and staffing agencies. Her expertise in cumulative trauma claims and state-specific workers' compensation laws has led to significant cost savings for her clients. Rocio is not just an insurance provider; she positions herself as a strategic partner, bridging the gap between employers, insurance carriers, and the often-misunderstood workers' compensation system.Whilst the laws vary, the principles Rocio shares in this discussion can be applied in almost any setting.Enjoy the episode! Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textYou've probably heard of the concept of 'the power of the crowd' - in this episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast, we hear about it being put to good use to battle the scourge of our online world - cyber criminals & state-sponsored hackers.Our guest is Philippe Humeau, Founder and CEO of CrowdSec an open source, multiplayer firewall that analyses visitor behaviour and provides adapted responses to all kinds of attacks. With more than 250,000 installations across in excess of 180 countries clearly, it's an approach that works.You'll hear about Philippe's extensive experience, from the time he got 'fired' from school, right through to his articulation of the complex, not complicated, problem that is cyber security.Every organisation is exposed to this risk - should your business be part of the group effort to minimise the impact of this crime? I commend you to listen to the episode before you answer!  Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textAre you game?Then you'll want to listen to this latest episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast as I chat with Dorota Wróbel , Chief R&D Officer at G2A, the world's largest marketplace for digital entertainment.We talk about the threats and opportunities (i.e. risks) of running a global e-commerce platform - payments, 3rd party providers, innovative marketing, credibility & reliability of games providers and more.This is a fascinating insight into the world of gaming from a supply side perspective - I learnt a lot, hope you enjoy the discussion too! Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Send us a textMy guest for this episode is someone you want to have talked to before a major crisis, and if you haven't, hope she is there with you as it unfolds!Stephanie Craig is the President of Kith.co, an organisation that provides strategic guidance and solutions for high-stakes issues and challenges faced by C-suite executives, high-profile organizations, and elected officials. Stephanie shares her 20+ years' experience in strategic communications, media relations, government relations, and political campaigns, and has a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes and enhancing reputations in complex and dynamic environments.With a mission to help her clients navigate the unique nexus between business, media, government, and the public, Stephanie empowers them with the tools and insights they need to achieve their goals and protect their image. Her extensive background in designing and implementing effective and tailored communication strategies addresses the needs and expectations of diverse and demanding stakeholders. She is passionate about solving problems, resolving crises, and creating opportunities for growth and impact.Check out Kith's website here and connect with Stephanie via LinkedIn here.Enjoy the episode!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Supply Chains are the lifeblood of modern organisations - and over time, we have increasingly come to rely on them to get the products (and services in this digital age) we need to continue doing business.Additionally, customer expectations have soared in respect of what 'timely delivery' means.In this discussion, Blake Tablak, CEO of Trax Technologies, shares his extensive experience of Supply Chains and how they can be optimised to be more effective, efficient and resilient. Blake and the Trax team support the world's leading supply chain participants understand and manage their costs and optimise transport logistics and planning.This is a great discussion and one not to be missed - hope you enjoy! Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

This episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast features Terry Dussault, Founder of Yellowknife Consulting Services, based in the beautiful Huntington Beach area of Orange County, California.Terry has worked on some fascinating projects (take a look at his website here) where he has guided project team members to safe outcomes using his decades of experience.Safety is a core risk for all organisations so this discussion is a great reminder of the things that leaders need to think about when considering the health and well-being of their people.I hope you enjoy the episode!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this episode, Anthony reflects on the CrowdStrike incident that impacted millions of businesses and users across the globe.He talks about what happened and what some of the key lessons that we can take away from the incident - including the importance of testing, ensuring backups are in place and working, clear, timely, and transparent communications and of course, the criticality of third-party risk management.And lastly, what should organisations be thinking about in future to avoid a similar occurrence - Is our cloud strategy resilient, are our user devices fit for purpose / relevant to the operating environment, do we get the appropriate level of assurance from our service and hardware providers?As we always say, never waste a crisis! Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Knowing who has access to your systems and that they have the right level of access is a key tenant of good cybersecurity hygiene. The challenge is that users forget their passwords or can't navigate the multifactor authentication (MFA) process - meaning a call to the Help Desk.CEO of Nametag Inc, Aaron Painter talks to us about how organisations can save time, improve customer & employee satisfaction and enable the Help Desk to focus on key systems issues. The secret - utilising the technology we all have in our hands these days - our mobile phone! Aaron talks us through the process (in plain English!) that Nametag has developed to make this time consuming and sometimes very frustrating verification task a thing of the past.But don't take my word for it - have a look at their website and the demonstration videos - link is here. This is a game changer for identity management - if your IT team are not listeners of the program, point them to this episode - they will thank you for it!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

What are you and your organisation doing to save the Earth?It's a confronting question but one that my guest, John Pabon, has spent his life studying and then implementing change to make sustainability not only an ethical way forward for organisations, but also a commercially sensible one.This is a fascinating discussion - John has advised companies, governments, and even individuals on how to capitalise on the benefits sustainability offers. He not only worked with the United Nations but continues to advise them to this day. This has seen him work across the globe, including a 10-year stint in China. He is also the author of two books, the Chair of The Conference Board's Asia Sustainability Leaders Council and serves on the board of advisers to the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce.John's website is here - check it out for further details on his writing, speaking and consulting.Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Today's Mastering Risk Management podcast features a special guest, Lisa Carlin, a director at Future Builders Group. Lisa is known for mentoring innovative leaders and turbocharging strategic initiatives. With a background at Accenture and McKinsey, she has pioneered a culture-friendly approach to deliver over 50 implementations. Those working with Lisa have the sounding board and expert guidance they need to navigate success with speed and precision, so they can deliver growth and business value.Based in Sydney, Lisa also founded the Turbo Chargers, a hub for frameworks and training to make business leaders future-ready. Subscribe here. Lisa's work is mostly in B2B, education, talent and SaaS technology. She is also Chair of an Education NFP and member of Advisory Boards. Lisa's early career was with Accenture (South Africa) and McKinsey (USA).Join us as we dive into Lisa's journey and insights!See below for the link to the CEO's guide to AI as mentioned in the program:https://learnadmin.futurebuildersgroup.com/grab-your-ceo-guide-boost-your-productivity-with-ai-tools Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

What if your career trajectory could change with an unexpected gift? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with John Charles, the Senior Vice President at ISSQUARED Inc, as he recounts his unique journey from receiving an IBM PC from his parents to shaping the field of IT security and identity management. From the discipline of the United States Marine Corps to impactful roles at AT&T and Microsoft, John shares how these experiences laid the foundation for his work at ISSQUARED, a company now navigating the complexities of managing access for devices, applications, and data.Ever wondered how actionable roadmaps can revolutionise IT security? In our discussion, John reveals the power of interactive reporting and how it can lead to immediate corrections and flexible budgeting, helping IT departments become more business-savvy. We also tackle the future of artificial intelligence, the critical need for private cloud solutions, and effective data management. Tune in to discover how these insights could be vital for insurers assessing risk and the importance of maintaining momentum through dedicated project management. This episode is packed with invaluable lessons for anyone navigating the fast-evolving landscape of IT security and AI. Enjoy!ISSQUARED® Inc. | IT Consulting, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity and Communications (issquaredinc.com)Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Have a listen to this fantastic chat with Brad Hibbert, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer of Prevalent, a leader in third party risk management.With all organisations looking for ways to streamline operations and focus on their core skillsets, there has been a massive uptake over recent years in outsourcing / co-sourcing or just plain contracting out elements of the business.Whilst this realises many efficiency / cost benefits, you can't outsource the organisations responsibilities or legal obligations. Most importantly, any incidents / errors by the third party often lead to reputational damage to your own organisation.Brad talks about the methodology they use to qualify third party providers - including an initial assessment process and then ongoing monitoring - providing a 360-degree risk profile of your third-party vendors.A must listen for any organisation relying on third party providers! Contact details for Prevalent are below:Third-Party Vendor Risk Management Solutions | PrevalentContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this podcast chat, Anthony shares key tips for successful project risk management, which, if done correctly, means more successful projects!The ABM Risk Partnership team - Brett Palmer, Tony Anderson and Anthony - recently presented a workshop titled 'Managing Uncertainty - Project Risk Management' at the RMIA 2024 Risk Conference in Sydney.The workshop was attended by a diverse range of people representing business and government from across Australia. The session was well received by attendees who actively participated and shared their own project experiences.This episode summarises the key points of our presentation and the excellent feedback we received from attendees - we trust you find it useful and welcome your feedback.Cheers, Anthony Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Almost every organisation on the planet is reliant on a supply chain of some description - and in this episode we unpack the challenges and major developments that have affected supply chains.My guest is Pete Grett - Founder and CEO of the Blackrock Group. His career journey is an important part of his backstory, having started his working career as a temp employee in a warehouse.Something must have struck a chord with Pete as he quickly rose to a leadership career in supply chain operations including senior roles at FedEx.We touch on some of the 'front of mind' issues challenging supply chain leaders today - shipping incidents that block key supply chain infrastructure for days, weeks or even months, the emergence of artificial intelligence up and down the supply chain and of course, consumer demand for ever faster delivery times.I really enjoyed this discussion with Pete - I hope you do too.Get in touch with The Blackrock Group hereOr touch base with Pete at LinkedInContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

As promised when we interviewed Simon earlier in the year, we spoke to him again in this episode to get some insight into the RMIA Risk Management Conference happening on the 13th to the 15th of May in Sydney.Since we last spoke, Simon and the Conference team have done a great job at securing some top-notch speakers and presenters and finalising what looks to be an awesome event. You'll hear Simon talk about what makes this year's conference so worthwhile, his 'superfan' crush on one of the speakers and why the price of registration represents such great value, not only for the individual attending but also for the organisation they represent.I trust you enjoy this discussion and look forward to seeing you at the event! For further information and to register, go to the RMIA website or the conference website at the following links:RMIA websiteRMIA Conference website Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In our chat, Rocco shares his vast experience in assisting companies to safely, and with due regard to the environment, retire or on sell end of life computer and network equipment.As you'll hear, the biggest challenge is not the physical equipment, but rather ensuring that all company confidential or sensitive data is removed from the devices and unable to be retrieved.Listen for his observation on where data sometimes turns up - where you'd least expect it!It is also great to hear that Rocco and the team are committed to keeping old devices out of landfill - reducing the burden of e-waste on the environment.Rocco and the Brass Valley team can assist no matter where you are in the world so if you are looking for certainty and security in retiring your old / end of life technology, check out the link below:https://www.brassvalley.comAs always, hope you enjoy the episode, and welcome your feedback.Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this episode Brett & I speak to Simon Levy, CEO of the RMIA about his personal journey in Risk Management, his ambitions for the RMIA and the upcoming conference to be held in Sydney in May 2024.This is a refreshing discussion - Simon has been a risk practitioner for many years and brings that experience to his role as the CEO of the RMIA in promoting and improving the profession.He generously shares stories of the things that have influenced his career and helped shaped his now enormous passion for the profession.This is definitely worth a listen for risk professionals and those who want a better understanding of why Risk Management isn't just a 'nice to have' but a 'must have' for all organisations.Get in touch with the RMIA via admin@rmia.org.au or through LinkedInContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Welcome back to the first podcast interview for 2024!In this podcast, I chat with Alex Bovee, CEO of ConductorOne, a firm dedicated to modernising how organisations manage access to their vital systems and data.In my experience, most organisations struggle with getting their access controls right - trying to navigate the fine line between being too restrictive and impacting business efficiency and too open and putting systems and data at risk.Alex shares his insights into the problem and how Conductor One have developed a platform that addresses this problem that has been around since the first computer password!Hope you enjoy the discussion - to find out more about ConductorOne, visit their website: ConductorOne - Identity security & access controlContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this final episode for 2023, I take a look back at the guests that have appeared on the show this year as well as recapping the Podcast Chats which were launched in January.Also, I share the shows statistics for 2023 - and am most grateful for you the listener getting us into the top 25% of podcasts on Buzzsprout!I trust you and yours have had a wonderful festive season thus far and, like I, are looking forward to a wonderful 2024!We'll return with our first interview for 2024 in the last week in January.Cheers, AnthonyContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

My discussion this episode is with Brittany Allen, Trust & Safety Architect at Sift and delves into the challenges of protecting us all as we live our online lives.Brittany is incredibly experienced in battling e-commerce fraud and is often consulted as a key source by major publications such as Fortune, Fast Company, Bloomberg, The Hill and Forbes.Her current role entails developing industry best practices and strategies and educating individuals and companies like on trust and safety in an increasingly online world.So, if you worry about online fraud, credit card fraud, spam and scam activities or even worse, have uttered the phrase 'I've been hacked', then this episode is a must listen.You can connect with Brittany at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanylorenallen/As always, thanks for listening and keep the feedback coming.Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this discussion, Anthony Wilson and Brett Palmer discuss what good reporting looks like for Executives and Directors of organisations.Clearly there are regulatory requirements that Senior Management and Boards must meet and that must be supported by robust Risk Management reporting. The trick is always getting the balance right - too much detail is just as bad as too little.When reporting to these groups, materiality is key - the Board and the Executive need to be hearing about the Material risks, the effectiveness of the controls and progress on any actions.One of the biggest drivers for being effective with your reporting is to assist in key decision making. Armed with an effective and thorough risk assessment, decisions can be made about which opportunities to pursue, which projects to activate and which threats to treat.This is a great listen for those that find it a challenge to get their Risk Management reporting right or for those that want to benchmark their current reporting regime.Enjoy the discussion!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this podcast chat, Anthony Wilson and Brett Palmer talk about the critical link between Risk Management and Corporate Governance.In short, to be an effective and sustainable organisation, one can't exist without the other. And this applies whether it's a Private, Public, Not-For-Profit or Government entity.Firstly, Risk Management needs the imprimatur and indeed mandate of the Board - clearly articulating to Management and the organisation as a whole, its expectations in this regard.Secondly, those charged with the governance of the organisation, the Board of Directors, need a robust and recognised process for evaluating opportunities and initiatives as well as threats to the achievement of objectives (collectively, the risks).When working well, with clear and regular communication, governance activities are much improved, and Risk Management is even more effective!Hope you enjoy this episode - look forward to your thoughts / feedback. Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

A must listen episode for all Senior Executives and Directors!In this discussion, Tim Weiss describes the challenges (and solutions) that organisations are facing in respect to Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) requirements that are becoming even more 'front and centre' in the list of priorities.ESG represents a classic risk - with both threats and opportunities for organisations that take the time to do a thorough and appropriate risk assessment.One of the big challenges for organisations is understanding their carbon emissions - not just those directly incurred in conducting its business (Scope 1) but also those generated by its consumption of energy (Scope 2) and the emissions generated up and down the value chain (Scope 3). This is where Optera can assist.Find out more by listening to this fascinating discussion!You can contact Tim and the Optera team at: Optera | Enterprise Emissions Management Software (opteraclimate.com)You can also access Optera's recent 'Trends in Corporate Emissions' Report mentioned in our discussion here.Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this episode, Brett and I discuss the Risk Management Gap Analysis - what it is, how you go about it, what are the key focus areas and why all organisations need to do it periodically.The key takeaway is that this is not putting a specific risk under the microscope but actually reviewing the Risk Management Program itself and comparing how its performing compared to the ambitions you set for the program.If you aren't achieving all you were hoping to out of your Risk Management Program, this is the episode for you!As always, we welcome your feedback on the episode, the podcast generally or on broader risk topics that you'd like us to discuss in the program.Thanks for listening - enjoy the episode!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

This episode features a fascinating chat with Darren Gallop, CEO and co-founder of Carbide. The Carbide team believe that making security and privacy foundational to your business can accelerate your company's growth trajectory.Darren started his career as a professional musician touring with his band(s) throughout Canada. That experience fueled an interest in the music's business side, leading him to found his own record label, and eventually Marcato, a successful startup whose innovative technology platform was used to manage music and cultural events around the world prior to its acquisition. While at Marcato, Darren developed a deep interest in security and privacy, prompting him to secure his Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation and to serve as the company's Chief Information Security Officer – a role he now holds at Carbide today. Darren has since also become a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). This combination of creativity, business acumen, genuine interest in security and privacy, and entrepreneurial spirit underpins Carbide's culture of innovation.You'll hear Darren's passion for helping organisations manage this ever-increasing, and complex risk. And even better, Darren has a great promotional offer for listeners of the podcast. Have a listen for details on how you can get first class privacy and security and also a discounted price!Also visit the Caride website: www.carbidesecure.com to learn more.Enjoy the episode! Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

All the cybersecurity challenges getting you down? Struggling to understand the threat much less what you can do about it?In this podcast with Patrick and Duane, you'll hear about cybersecurity with a refreshing use of plain-English and a dash of humour thrown in! That's not to say these guys don't take cybersecurity seriously - they are at the front line everyday helping firms better defend their data and digital assets and increasing the organisational resilience.And even better, if you want to know more, the guys host the Security This Week podcast where you can keep up to date on topical cybersecurity issues.Get in touch with Patrick or Duane via the Pulsar Security website here.Enjoy this discussion!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

This episode of the Mastering Risk Management Podcast Chats addresses a common misunderstanding we see when talking to organisations that have reached the stage of making a decision as a result of their risk analysis / evaluation.Do we accept the risk, treat the risk, transfer the risk or not proceed with the activity that could see the risk eventuate (i.e. reject the risk)?One of the issues we commonly see if the misconception that for risk management to be deemed successful, every risk has to be reduced to the lowest possible level. This is not only not true, but it is also not feasible.Have a listen to this episode to discover why and what you need to take into account when making the decision to treat a risk (or not).Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this episode, Anthony and Brett discuss how to manage risk in projects - be they big or small!Regardless of size, projects or programs have some very similar 'core' risks - making them ideal for using historical project performance to inform the risk identification process of the new project.We discuss the key elements organisations need to consider when managing project risk, whether the organisation is a frequent executor or projects or whether they only arise periodically.We hope this episode helps refine your project risk management outcomes!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

This would have to be one of the most fascinating conversations to date in the Mastering Risk Management podcast!Alan usually gives interviews to the likes of CNN, the BBC and Al Jazeera so to get him on the podcast is a real win for our listeners. And the conversation is well worth the listen.Alan takes us on a journey of what Artificial Intelligence is, how it's being deployed and why we all need to get involved.  AI is a defining moment in our history and to not be a part of it risks being left behind. I ask Alan a question in the chat which I think would be on many people's minds - how do I get started with AI? His response was so simple and to the point - he said 'who trained you on Facebook or LinkedIn? Just get in and have a go!'I'd strongly encourage you to invest in your future and take the time to listen to this episode - I am sure you will not regret it!Your thoughts and feedback are always welcome. Enjoy!Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this episode of the podcast chats, Anthony and Brett discuss the link between a risk management and insurance. Whilst having a robust risk management program is about more than just saving money (achieving the business objectives anyone?), when it comes to securing the right insurance at the best value, it adds significant value.Listen to the episode to hear how!As always, we appreciate your feedback and suggestions for guests to interview or subjects to discuss in the podcast chats. Contact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

This episode is another must listen for those wanting to ensure they are putting in place the right controls to secure both business and personal data. My guest is Garret Grajek, President and CEO of YouAttest, a cloud-based access review engine that provides identity and security compliance for all resources. We discuss how failing to manage systems access is one of the fundamental mistakes organisations can make yet is one of the easiest to fix.Garret challenges us to reflect on our organisations Identity Governance by asking ourselves the following questions:Who has access to our systems?Do they have the right level of access?Can you certify / attest that this access information is current and accurate?If you can't answer these questions, or you are unsure about any of them, have a listen to this episode - you'll get some great insight in how to manage this fundamental cybersecurity requirement.As always, enjoy the episode!Contact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In today's chat, Brett and I discuss the importance of controls in risk management - and specifically, critical controls.These are the controls that if missing or ineffective, will almost certainly lead to the risk eventuating, or if a mitigating control, the consequences being worse than they needed to be.Key to having a great control environment is providing assurance that the controls are in place and effective - for some critical controls, such as the Business Resilience arrangements for the organisation,  this is best tested using facilitated exercises / scenarios.Enjoy this episode and don't forget to keep submitting your ideas for future podcast chats, or guest interviews via the ABM Risk Partnership website. Contact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

We hear about it happening all the time. An organisation that seems to have a robust approach to protecting its systems and data is compromised by cyber criminals using a third-party vendor as the attack vector.My guest on this episode is Paul Valente, CEO and co-founder of VISO Trust, an AI powered third party risk platform that aids IT Security teams access risk intelligence on an organisations third party vendors.Paul is well qualified to speak on the subject - he holds multiple industry designations including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) and ISO27001 Lead Implementer.He also has over 20 years of experience in technology, financial services, e-commerce and information security innovation. What's particularly great is that Paul speaks plain English when discussing information security! I'm sure you'll find this episode extremely valuable, whether you're in the IT space or as a risk professional wanting to know more about protecting your business.You can contact Paul at paul@visotrust.com or alternatively, visit the Viso Trust website at www.visotrust.com - they can even organise a demo!Enjoy the episode! Contact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this chat, Brett and Anthony discuss the sometimes-confusing topic of Risk Management Frameworks. They have seen organisations where the RMF is a single document of hundreds of pages - so big in fact that it is practically useless to employees looking for guidance.The ABM Risk approach to RMF's is different - pragmatic, practical and importantly, bespoke to the needs of the organisation.You also hear, if you didn't already know, that paper and PDF based RMF's are history.Enjoy the chat!Contact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

There has been a lot of talk lately on the best approach to mitigating the risk of cyber-attack - including on this podcast. My guest in this episode has a very different take on how best to defend an organisation from this incessant risk.Having recently published his first monograph, Dr Patrick Scolyer-Gray's career has been devoted primarily to the design, development and implementation of Human-Centric Cybersecurity (HCCS), a methodological framework that extends and improves upon the conventional techno-centric ‘layered' approach to cybersecurity.In his current role, Patrick leads the Human-Centric Cybersecurity (HCCS) consulting practice at the Expert Management Agency (EMA) 460degrees. Throughout his career, Patrick has maintained that the key to achieving a stronger security posture lies not in technology, but instead in social and cognitive elements, such as culture, decision-making and behaviour.This is a fascinating discussion and a must listen for those that want to understand another critical element to cyber defense.Patrick's Contact details:LI: linkedin.com/in/dr-patrick-scolyer-grayE: patrick.scolyer-gray@460degrees.comW: https://www.460degrees.com/expert/dr-patrick-scolyer-gray/Offers:Human-Centric Cybersecurity (HCCS): A Framework: https://lnkd.in/g3UnJgu9 (this is a whitepaper with the full HCCS methodology)Artistic Works of Fiction and Falsehood: An Analysis of the Production and Consumption of Knowledge on 4chan: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BF9MDSV4 (Kindle version. Also available as a paperback and a hardback edition).Contact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

This discussion will be of interest to all leaders, not just those in risk management. As recent events around the world have shown, the spectre of cyber security incidents haunts almost every organisation and manifests itself in way too many others.My guest for this chat is Nigel Phair - technologist, advisor, academic and company director. Nigel's deep expertise in cyber security has seen him in high demand by boards and executives looking to take decisive action to protect themselves from attack.Nigel is also a regular presence in the media, helping people understand how they can take steps to protect themselves and their data from these attacks. He is the author of three books on the international impact of cybercrime - well informed by his over 20 years of service in the Australian Federal Police rising to the rank of Detective Superintendent in the Australian High Tech Crime Centre.This is a must listen episode for individuals and organisations wishing to shore up their defenses against this ever-present threat.Enjoy the episode!Contact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

My guest for this episode is a little different from previous guests. Matt Phillips is the Founder and CEO of Matt Phillips Coaching and as a former professional baseball player in Austria's Bundesliga (first league) and Division-1 baseball player in the United States, he realized that peak performance requires a dominant “inner game”.Matt has taken his learnings and turned it into the High Performance Leadership Program and over the last 10 years has worked with leading organisations to help them transform.As leaders in the risk management discipline, this chat with Matt might just be what you need to take your effectiveness to the next level!Find out more at the link below:www.mattphillipscoaching.comContact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

I'm releasing this episode 'out of sync' as Alex is visiting Australia in late February / early March and our Australian listeners have this chance to hear Alex's views on risk management. He'll be hosted by the RMIA on the 28th February in Perth and 7th March in Melbourne - see the RMIA website for details. Alex is often referred to as 'the most controversial person in risk management' due to his outspoken and unwavering views on what risk management is and isn't. My aim in creating this podcast was to get a variety of opinions and experiences through our guests, so whilst many will disagree with him, it is good to hear alternative views.Personally, and as is the case with ABM Risk Partnership, we take a balanced view - there are aspects of what Alex calls RM1 that are applicable and very useful, especially for organisations starting the journey. Likewise, quantification of risks (Alex's RM2) is equally important for those Material risks to the organisation.Alex has a host of materials available so you can make up your own mind - see the links below:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCog9jkDZdiRps2w27MZ5Azg BLOG: https://riskacademy.blogLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsidorenko/ Alex also mentioned the Advanced Risk Governance course during our chat - link is below:https://courses.dcroi.org/courses/alex-sidorenko?ref=bda26d Contact ABM Risk Partnership email us: info@abmrisk.com.au Tweet us at @4RiskCme Visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18394064/admin/ Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!