Risk assessment Books

Book SynopsisProbably the UK's greatest living statistician' TelegraphFrom the UK's statistical national treasure', a clever and data-driven guide to how we can live with risk and uncertaintyWe live in a world where uncertainty is inevitable. How should we deal with what we don't know? And what role do chance, luck and coincidence play in our lives?David Spiegelhalter has spent his career dissecting data in order to understand risks and assess the chances of what might happen in the future. In The Art of Uncertainty, he gives readers a window onto how we can all do this better.In engaging, crystal-clear prose, he takes us through the principles of probability, showing how it can help us think more analytically about everything from medical advice to pandemics and climate change forecasts, and explores how we can update our beliefs about the future in the face of constantly changing experience. Along the way, he explains why roughly 40% of football results come down to luck rather than talent, how the National Risk Register assesses near-term risks to the United Kingdom, and why we can be so confident that two properly shuffled packs of cards have never, ever been in the exact same order.Drawing on a wide range of captivating real-world examples, this is an essential guide to navigating uncertainty while also having the humility to admit what we do not know

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Book SynopsisThe phenomenal international bestseller that shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertaintyWhat have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? Why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters. Their impact is huge; they''re impossible to predict; yet after they happen we always try to rationalize them. ''Taleb is a bouncy and even exhilarating guide ... I came to relish what he said, and even develop a sneaking affection for him as a person'' Will Self, Independent on Sunday''He leaps like some superhero of the mind'' Boyd Tonkin, IndependentTrade ReviewA fascinating study of how we are regularly taken for suckers by the unexpected * Guardian *Like the conversation of a raconteur ... hugely enjoyable - compelling * Financial Times *It has altered modern thinking * The Times *Confirms his status as a guru for every would-be Damien Hirst, George Soros and aspirant despot * Sunday Times *The Black Swan changed my view of how the world works -- Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and SlowGreat fun... brash, stubborn, entertaining, opinionated, curious, cajoling -- Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of FreakonomicsThe most prophetic voice of all * GQ *

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Book SynopsisWhat existential threats does humanity face? And how can we secure our future? ‘The Precipice is a powerful book . . . Ord’s love for humanity and hope for its future is infectious’ Spectator ‘Ord’s analysis of the science is exemplary . . . Thrillingly written’ Sunday Times We live during the most important era of human history. In the twentieth century, we developed the means to destroy ourselves – without developing the moral framework to ensure we won't. This is the Precipice, and how we respond to it will be the most crucial decision of our time. Oxford moral philosopher Toby Ord explores the risks to humanity's future, from the familiar man-made threats of climate change and nuclear war, to the potentially greater, more unfamiliar threats from engineered pandemics and advanced artificial intelligence. With clear and rigorous thinking, Ord calculates the various risk levels, and shows how our own time fits within the larger story of human history. We can say with certainty that the novel coronavirus does not pose such a risk. But could the next pandemic? And what can we do, in our present moment, to face the risks head on? A major work that brings together the disciplines of physics, biology, earth and computer science, history, anthropology, statistics, international relations, political science and moral philosophy, The Precipice is a call for a new understanding of our age: a major reorientation in the way we see the world, our history, and the role we play in it.Trade ReviewToby Ord is today’s Carl Sagan. Clear and inspiring, this book leaves us hopeful for a flourishing human future -- Christine Peterson, co-founder of the Foresight InstituteA powerfully argued book that alerts us to what is perhaps the most important – and yet also most neglected – problem we will ever face -- Peter Singer, author of 'Animal Liberation' and 'The Life You Can Save'The Precipice separates science from hype and will remain the definitive work on existential risk for a long time to come -- Max Tegmark, author of 'Life 3.0' and 'Our Mathematical Universe'A fascinating and persuasive guide to the most important topic of all: how our species will survive the risks we pose to our continued existence -- Stuart Russell, author of 'Human Compatible' and 'Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach'This book is a wake-up call to the existential threats of nuclear and biological weapons and the urgent need for action. A must-read that galvanises us to play a role in addressing these risks -- Angela Kane, former UN High Representative for Disarmament AffairsHumanity has never been more vulnerable – there’s now a one-in-six chance that civilisation won’t make it to the end of the century, argues a highly influential philosopher . . . Ord’s analysis of the science is exemplary . . . Thrillingly written * Sunday Times *Many people have recently found that they want to read books offering the grandest perspectives possible on human existence, such as Sapiens . . . Toby Ord’s new book is a startling and rigorous contribution to this genre that deserves to be just as widely read * Evening Standard *Splendid . . . The Precipice is a powerful book, written with a philosopher’s eye . . . Ord’s love for humanity and hope for its future is infectious * Spectator *Urgent and vaguely prophetic . . . In a year in which our everyday lives were upended by the unexpected (or rather the expected yet neglected), The Precipice is a good way to put everything in perspective -- Books of the Year * WIRED *The Precipice is a fascinating book, one that showcases both the knowledge of its author and his humanity * Axios *A book that seems made for the present moment * New Yorker *A story of the greatest risks to humanity’s future, from the climate crisis and nuclear war to pandemics and artificial intelligence -- Highlights for 2020 * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis''Brilliant and highly entertaining, this book is essential reading for every leader, regardless of age or experience.'' - Admiral William McRaven, author of Make Your Bed--------What if you could learn how to expect the unexpected?In business, like in life, foresight is crucial for avoiding pitfalls and disaster - and yet it''s something we spend nearly no time developing. Retired four-star general Stan McChrystal has lived a life associated with the deadly risks of combat; he has been forced to analyse and prepare for situations he didn''t even know were possible. As a business consultant, he has seen how hundreds of individuals and organizations - too often and to great cost - fail to mitigate risk. Why? Because they focus on the probability of something happening instead of the interface through which any and all risks can be managed.In Risk: A User''s Guide, McChrystal presents a new system of responding to risk. He lays out ten dimensions of control which we can adjust at any given time, no matter the context: narrative, bias, action, timing, adaptability, communication, technology, diversity, structure and leadership. Drawing on compelling examples ranging from military history to the business world, and offering infinitely practical exercises to improve preparedness, McChrystal illustrates how these ten factors are almost always in effect - and how, by considering them constantly, individuals and organizations can exert mastery over every conceivable sort of risk that they might face.We may not be able to see into the future, but Risk gives us a framework for improving our resistance and building a strong defense against what we know -- and what we don''t.--------''A brilliant user''s guide that demonstrates how managing risk is about how we lead, rather than getting mathematical equations right.'' - Annie Duke, bestselling author of Thinking In Bets and How To Decide''Measured, meticulous, and filled with practical, pragmatic wisdom from both war and peace, McChrystal''s clear-eyed, unsentimental guidance cuts to the heart of our precarious existence. A must-read leadership bible.'' - James Kerr, bestselling author of Legacy''An essential playbook on mastering all dimensions of risk. For soldiers, educators, CEOs, entrepreneurs, government leaders, and everyone in between.'' - Keith Krach, former Undersecretary of State and CEO of DocuSignTrade ReviewAn absolute masterpiece on the subject of risk! Brilliant and highly entertaining, this book is essential reading for every leader, regardless of age or experience. * Admiral William McRaven, author of Make Your Bed *A brilliant user's guide that demonstrates how managing risk is about how we lead, rather than getting mathematical equations right. Fundamental reading for any leader looking to understand and strengthen their team's Risk Immune System. * Annie Duke, bestselling author of Thinking in Bets and How to Decide *General McChrystal is swiftly becoming our most important leadership voice. Measured, meticulous, and filled with practical, pragmatic wisdom from both war and peace, his clear-eyed, unsentimental guidance cuts to the heart of our precarious existence. A must-read leadership bible for troubling times. * James Kerr, bestselling author of Legacy *An essential playbook on mastering all dimensions of risk. For soldiers, educators, CEOs, entrepreneurs, government leaders, and everyone in between, the general captures, with precision and clarity, how staying risk fit can unleash your team's maximum potential. * Keith Krach, former under secretary of state, chairman and CEO of DocuSign and Ariba, chairman of Purdue University Board of Trustees *

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Book SynopsisKate Boothroyd is the Director of KB Risk Consulting Limited, a risk management consultancy. She is a Certified Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management, one of their accredited trainers and lead developer of the IRM's updated Enterprise Risk Management Certificate. She was previously Deputy Chair of the IRM. She is based in Huddersfield, UK. Clive Thompson was Deputy Chair of the IRM until 2020. He has been a risk manager and consultant delivering projects globally and is a Certified Fellow of the IRM. He is based in West Sussex, UK.The Institute of Risk Management is a world leading professional body for risk management, driving excellence in managing risk to ensure organizations are ready for opportunities and threats of the future.

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Book SynopsisJohn Manners-Bell is founder and CEO of Transport Intelligence Ltd. He is an Honorary Visiting Professor, London Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University. He was formerly Chair of the Logistics and Supply Chain Global Agenda Council of the World Economic Forum, speaking and moderating at the annual Davos meeting. In 2021 he founded the Foundation for Future Supply Chain. His most recent book, Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation, was published by Kogan Page in November 2022.Trade Review"Supply Chain Risk Management is a comprehensive guide, shedding light on the intricate landscape of supply chain risk and the increasingly important role supply chains play as a buffer. John Manners-Bell illuminates newly emerged fragilities of global supply chains, how to identify and assess risks and how to develop and implement mitigation strategies, often based on new analytics and AI tools. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is responsible for business continuity." * Thomas Van Vliet, Director, Business Analytics, Solutions, DSV *"Supply Chain Risk Management is a wake-up call for those 'risk-agnostic' organizations that need to immediately adopt a more pro-active approach with respect to risk prevention. Anchored in today's reality, the book covers a wide range of topics and includes new tools, techniques and metrics that can be used as an effective way to identify, assess, mitigate and manage risks." * Dr Laurentiu David, Professor of Decision Sciences, Centennial College, Ontario *"Supply Chain Risk Management provides a deep dive into many of the world's largest multinational corporate agendas, both with an internal and external risk focus. John explores risks across production, manufacturing, logistics, technology and networks, in both micro and macroeconomic environments. The combination of John's highly regarded academic, research and theoretical strengths, combined with a long established international reputation as a hands on supply chain practitioner, make this book essential reading for those at all levels and areas of the global supply chain community." * Kim Winter, Group Managing Director, Logistics Executive Group *"Supply chain risk management has soared to the top of the corporate agenda since the beginning of the 2020s, as the pandemic opened top executives' eyes to supply chain vulnerabilities across all industries. Supply chain resilience is gaining traction as an essential goal, challenging decades of cost-optimization focus. This book brings together existing practice and new thinking, guiding supply chain design in an increasingly volatile and complex world." * Alex Irving, Transport Equity Research Analyst, Bernstein Autonomous *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Building a resilient supply chain; Chapter - 01: A framework for understanding risk; Chapter - 02: Engineering supply chain resilience; Chapter - 03: Contagion and logistics networks; Chapter - 04: Lessons from the Covid crisis; Section - TWO: Industry sector risk; Chapter - 05: Industry sector resilience to supply chain threats; Chapter - 06: Automotive supply chains; Chapter - 07: High-tech supply chains; Chapter - 08: Consumer goods supply chains; Chapter - 09: Food supply chain vulnerability; Chapter - 10: Evolving risk in pharmaceutical supply chains; Chapter - 11: Fashion supply chains; Section - THREE: Supply chains’ interaction with the natural world; Chapter - 12: Natural disasters; Chapter - 13: Climate change and emissions policy; Chapter - 14: Environmental impact of global value chains; Section - FOUR: Economic, societal and political risks; Chapter - 15: Economic risks to the supply chain; Chapter - 16: Societal risks to supply chains; Chapter - 17: Political risks in international supply chains; Section - FIVE: Security and cyber threats; Chapter - 18: Corruption and bribery in international logistics; Chapter - 19: Cargo crime and piracy; Chapter - 20: Corruption in public procurement, defence and humanitarian logistics; Chapter - 21: Terrorism and security; Chapter - 22: Cyber threats to supply chains; Chapter - 23: Illicit supply chains; Chapter - 24: Conclusion; Chapter - 25: References;

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Book SynopsisA veteran Wall Street Journal reporter dives into the world of billion-dollar traders and high-stakes crisis predictors who strive to turn extreme events into financial windfalls. There's no doubt that our world has gotten more extreme. Pandemics, climate change, superpower rivalries, technological disruption, political radicalisation, religious fundamentalism all threaten chaos that put trillions in assets at risk. But around the world, across a wide variety of disciplines, would-be super-forecasters are trying to take the guesswork out of what formerly seemed like random chance. Some put their faith in black swans' unpredictable, catastrophic events that can't be foreseen but send exotic financial instruments screaming in high-profit directions. Most famous among this group of big-bet traders are those who run the Universa fund, who, on days of extreme upheaval, have made as much as $1 billion. Author Scott Patterson gained exclusive access to Universa strategists and met with sa

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Book SynopsisFor fans of The Black Swan and written by a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter, this is a fascinating deep dive into the world of billion-dollar traders and high-stakes crisis predictors who strive to turn extreme events into financial windfalls. There’s no doubt that our world has gotten more extreme. Pandemics, climate change, superpower rivalries, technological disruption, political radicalisation, religious fundamentalism — all threaten chaos that put trillions in assets at risk. But around the world, across a wide variety of disciplines, would-be super-forecasters are trying to take the guesswork out of what formerly seemed like random chance. Some put their faith in ‘black swans’ — unpredictable, catastrophic events that can’t be foreseen but send exotic financial instruments screaming in high-profit directions. Most famous among this group of big-bet traders are those who run the Universa fund, who, on days of extreme upheaval, have made as much as $1 billion. Author Scott Patterson gained exclusive access to Universa strategists and met with savvy seers in a variety of fields, from earthquake prediction to counterterrorism to climatology, to see if it’s actually possible to bet on disaster — and win. Riveting, relevant, and revelatory, this is a must-read for anyone curious about how some of today’s investors alchemise catastrophe into profit.Trade Review‘It’s not just the wild success of the catastrophists that makes this book fascinating but the way their philosophy reversed many of the “rules” of investing.’ -- John Arlidge * The Sunday Times *‘A closely observed chronicle of the storm-chasing edgelords of finance and the critics with whom they clash … Even those unfamiliar with, or uninterested in, the oscillations of the stock market may find themselves gripped by Patterson’s account.’ -- Marie Solis * The New York Times *‘In Chaos Kings, the indefatigable Scott Patterson has done it again: delivered a riveting account of Wall Street mavericks whose unconventional understanding of risk has netted them a fortune and us a fascinating account of how they did it. The unlikely partnership between Mark Spitznagel and Nassim Taleb has made them rich, saved their clients from financial calamity, and, under Patterson’s deft pen, produced an epic page turner.’ -- William D. Cohan, New York Times bestselling author of Power Failure, Money and Power, and House of Cards‘Scott Patterson’s Chaos Kings is an extraordinary exploration of cutting-edge efforts to understand the manifold and interconnected risks slamming civilisation at an alarming rate. It’s a critical read for anyone with an interest in what’s coming next and how to prepare for it, financially and otherwise. Scott has an uncanny knack for diving into the fascinating convergence of technology and investing, so I’m always excited to see what he’s discovering.’ -- Bradley Hope, New York Times bestselling co-author of Billion Dollar Whale and co-founder of Project Brazen‘Fast paced like a thriller but, also, thought-provoking in its willingness to show us the range of possible catastrophes, Chaos Kings tracks the adventures of contrarian investors who, rather than hide from chaos and confusion, seek it out. Their reward in many cases: a fortune. This book teems with great stories as well as market insights that you won’t get from conventional investors.’ -- Aaron Brown, former Chief Risk Manager at AQR Capital Management, and author of The Poker Face of Wall Street and Red-Blooded Risk‘Financial markets covet stability; they don't like surprises. In our new age of crisis, Scott Patterson convincingly recounts how a unique type of trader has learned to embrace the disruptions and make a lot of money doing so. Combining risk theory, finance, and portraits of some of the most interesting billionaires of doom, Patterson takes us on a disturbing tour of what could come tumbling down. But he also provides a detailed road map showing average citizens how to steer past catastrophe. You’ll be left wondering whether these Chaos Kings are brilliant, opportunistic, visionary, or even loathsome. In Patterson’s lively account, you’ll definitely find them fascinating.’ -- Juliette Kayyem, former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and author of The Devil Never Sleeps: learning to live in an age of disasters‘The world is an increasingly unstable place, threatening to go off the rails at any time. This chaos is devastating to many, but a boon to a few who are cashing in on it. Read this engaging book to learn about who they are and how they do it.’ -- Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics and author of Financial Shock and Paying the Price‘We live in a world of pandemics, climate change, war, and unstable institutions. Scott Patterson’s fascinating Chaos Kings is a provocative look at those placing big bets who believe they have tamed the financial risk whipped up by these unruly beasts. It holds perceptive insights for anyone who lives — or invests — in our modern uncertain world.’ -- Russell Gold, author of Superpower and The Boom‘A captivating, important, and unsettling book. Chaos Kings takes a timely look at how to survive and prosper in an increasingly uncertain and unstable world of global warming, pandemics, and geopolitical danger.’ -- William Green, author of Richer, Wiser, Happier: how the world’s greatest investors win in markets and life‘A richly reported work that features a fascinating ensemble of quirky characters. Important reading for anyone interested in risk-taking now — and in the future.’ -- Anita Raghavan, author of The Billionaire’s Apprentice‘Rock-star status is reserved for a clique who have made storm-chasing in stocks and bonds into something between an art and a science, and an extraordinarily lucrative one at that. They are the subject of Chaos Kings, a new book by Scott Patterson, who casts an engaging and accessible light on what makes these oddball savants tick, and how they make fortunes from disaster … Chaos Kings avoids making readers feel like they’re out of their depth … The power of the competing egos at play and the urgency of their message on everything from pandemics to the climate to the health of your lifesavings carry the tale.’ -- Katie Martin * Financial Times *‘Wall Street Journal stalwart Patterson continues his explorations of high finance with a clutch of contrarian risk takers … Deft, accessible analysis and guidance. Complex economic and scientific theories lucidly rendered.’ -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review‘Wall Street Journal reporter Patterson (Dark Pools) delivers an illuminating investigation into those who profit from anticipating crises … [T]he author has a knack for translating complicated financial manoeuvres into easily comprehensible terms … Detailed yet accessible, this will appeal to fans of Michael Lewis’s The Big Short.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Chaos Kings will provide the reader with plenty of food for thought — along with some sleepless nights.’ -- Matthew Partridge * Money Week *‘The book highlights those who have made money while the world falls apart. But not just any money — this book talks about making billions while there is metaphorical, or literal blood on the streets … It’s fascinating, a little sickening, and one heck of a yarn of a book. It is well worth the read and the learning that will come from it … Patterson’s book is one of the best financial stories around. Highly recommended.’ -- Chris Reed * NZ Booklovers *Praise for Dark Pools: ‘Richly reported … an invaluable piece of timely journalism that should be read by regulators and anyone with a cent in the stock market … You will never look at the opening bell in the same way.’ * Financial Times *Praise for Dark Pools: ‘Remarkable … even long-time participants in electronic markets will learn a lot from this book.’ * Forbes *Praise for The Quants: ‘Fascinating and deeply disturbing … Patterson gives faces and personalities to the quants, making their saga accessible and intriguing … [he’s] onto a big story that begs follow-up.’ * New York Times *Praise for The Quants: ‘Scott Patterson has the ability to see things you and I don't notice. In The Quants he does an admirable job of debunking the myths of black box traders and provides a very entertaining narrative in the process.’ -- Nassim Nicholas Taleb, New York Times bestselling author of Fooled by Randomness and The Black Swan

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Book SynopsisThe âœbibleâ of risk managementâfully updated for an investing landscape dramatically altered by social and technological upheavalsWhen it was first published in 2005, The Essentials of Risk Management became an instant classic in risk management. Now, the authors provide a comprehensively updated and revised edition to help you succeed in a world rocked by unprecedented changes.Combining academic research with real-world applications, this bestselling guide provides the expert insights that has made it so popular for so many years, covering the most effective ways to measure and transfer credit risk, increase risk-management transparency, and implement an organization-wide enterprise risk management approach. In addition, it covers a wide range of new issues, including: Fallout from the COVID pandemic New emerging risks associated with digital finance The effect of climate change on risk management Game-changing new tec

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Book SynopsisWhy is it that incredibly unlikely phenomena actually happen quite regularly and why should we, in fact, expect such things to happen? Here, in this highly original book - aimed squarely at anyone with an interest in coincidences, probability or gambling - eminent statistician David Hand answers this question by weaving together various strands of probability into a unified explanation, which he calls the improbability principle.This is a book that will appeal not only to those who love stories about startling coincidences and extraordinarily rare events, but also to those who are interested in how a single bold idea links areas as diverse as gambling, the weather, airline disasters and creative writing as well as the origin of life and even the universe. The Improbability Principle will change your perspective on how the world works and tell you what the Bible code and Shakespeare have in common, how to win the lottery, why Apple''s song shuffling was made less random to seem more random. Oh and why lightning does in fact strike twice...Trade ReviewA hugely entertaining eye-opener about how misuse of statistics can skew our view of the world * Daily Mail *Lively and lucid . . . an intensely useful (as well as a remarkably entertaining) book . . . * Salon *In my experience, it is very rare to find a book that is both erudite and entertaining. Yet The Improbability Principle is such a book. Surely this cannot be due to chance alone! -- Hal Varian, Google’s Chief EconomistAn elegant, astoundingly clear and enjoyable combination of subtle statistical thinking and real-world events. -- Andrew Dilnot, co-author of 'The Numbers Game'As someone who happened to meet his future wife on a plane, on an airline he rarely used, I wholeheartedly endorse David Hand’s fascinating guide to improbability, a subject which affects the lives of all, yet until now has lacked a coherent exposition of its underlying principles. -- Gordon Woo, catastrophist at Risk Management Solutions

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Book SynopsisIt doesn't matter who you are or what business you're in, you are never far from a crisis. Edward Segal has profiled over 700 crises in his popular column on Forbes.com since 2020, from those affecting businesses and organizations to global celebrities and royalty. Here he builds that bank of real-life stories, developing the lessons and adding new unseen material, to reveal how global organizations and high-profile individuals have prevented, managed, and recovered from a variety of crisis situations. According to The Conference Board's C-Suite Outlook 2023, less than half of surveyed corporate executives around the world said they were ready for a pandemic or global health crisis; only 41% are prepared for cybersecurity crises; and only 39% have planned for financial instability. And these are just the tip of the iceberg of crisis triggers with others including recession, extreme climate events, terrorism, lawsuits, accidents, and allegations of sexual abuse. In The Crisis Casebook, Edward Segal expertly recounts the good, the bad, and the ugly ways companies and people have managed a variety of crisis situations showing you how to avoid crisis management mistakes that could damage your company's reputation, profits, and future - and your career.

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Book SynopsisThis book reviews the latest methods of sustainable investing and financial profit making and describes how ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analysis can identify future business opportunities and manage risk to achieve abnormal returns. Megatrends such as climate change, sustainable development and digitalisation increase uncertainty and information asymmetry and have an impact on the future returns on investments. From a profit perspective, it is largely about how ESG factors affect the long-term value added by companies and the valuation of companies in the financial markets. Although sustainability provides an opportunity for abnormal returns, this phenomenon must be considered in a critical light. The book describes the risks and limitations associated with the accountability and availability of ESG data and tools. This book provides both academic findings and practical models for assessing the sustainability of investees and introduces practical tools and methods to make ESG analysis practice. It focuses on the ESG analysis of equity investments and fund investments in institutional investment organizations and provides a handbook for all investment analysts who are involved with investment decisions. Readers will benefit from understanding the methods, opportunities and challenges that professionals use in their ESG analysis with cases, interviews and practical tools for both institutional and private investors. Trade Review“An excellent book to start with. … Filled with useful case studies on companies and investors, the book discusses relevant recent trends, initiatives and approaches. The reader comes away with useful possibilities to consider … . These case studies are explicitly detailed and applicable for readers, making the book a valuable resource on its own. … Silvola and Landau examine this well, especially from a public equity perspective, in a clear and concise manner … .” (Cary Krosinsky, responsible-investor.com, September 22, 2021)“This book provides both academic findings and practical models for assessing the sustainability of investees and introduces practical tools and methods to make ESG analysis practice. It … provides a handbook for all investment analysts who are involved with investment decisions. Readers will benefit from understanding the methods, opportunities and challenges that professionals use in their ESG analysis with cases, interviews and practical tools for both institutional and private investors.” (investesg.eu, September 14, 2021)Table of ContentsPart I. Basics of Sustainable Investing.- Chapter 1. Motivation for Sustainable Investing – What Is the Purpose? .- chapter 2. Methods of Sustainable Investing.- Part II. Engaging with Investees.- Chapter 3. Active Ownership.- Part III. Sustainability in Investment Analysis.- Chapter 4. Sustainability as Part of Qualitative Analysis.- Chapter 5. ESG Analysis Tools for Assessing Listed Shares.- Chapter 6. Sustainability of Various Investment Products.- Part IV. The Link between Sustainability and Returns.- Chapter 7. The Nordic Perspective on Integrating ESG.- Chapter 8. Is Sustainable Investing Profitable?.- Chapter 9. What Is the Profitability of Sustainability Based on?.- Part V. Sustainability Trends and the Future of ESG.- Chapter 10. Changes in International Politics and Legislation.- Chapter 11. Sustainability Trends and International Frameworks.- Chapter 12. Global Investment Trends and Impacts on Sustainable Investing.

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with the contemporary subject of perception of risk and its influence on accidents and disasters. The contents examine the conventional viewpoints on human errors, incubation of errors, complexity and organisational deviance as a cause for accidents. Work of Mary Douglas with regard to risk, Charles Perrow's work on the normal accident theory and Diane Vaughan's theory on normalisation of deviance are examined from a fresh perspective in this book. It also discusses prominent accidents in aviation, space, nuclear energy, automotive and healthcare, using the pandemic and Boeing 737 Max as a backdrop to study accidents and disasters. It further explores the background and similarities to these events and addresses the core issues such as the state of regulation, the worldview of the sociologists, and proposes that mental models of complex systems, avarice and risk for gain as other possibilities for accidents. Using the concept of nudge in behavioural economics and the Elinor Ostrom’s viewpoint on regulating for common good, it suggests a way forward through the High Reliability Organisation Theory (HRO) leading to enhanced risk perception. The book will be of interest to those who would like to understand the need to incorporate risk perception into regulation, engineers and scientists, professionals and policy makers working in the areas of disaster and risk management, technology areas like aviation, nuclear plants, space and healthcare, students of the sociology of risk and of course the general reader.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Incidents, Accidents and Unmitigated Disasters.- Learning from Failures – Evolution of Risk and Safety Regulation.- Keep it Simple but Not Stupid - Complex Technology and Complex Organisations.- Are Failures Stepping Stones to More Failures - The Sociology of Danger and Risk.- To Err is Human – What exactly is Human Error?.- What I Do Not Know Will Hurt Me - Mental Models and Risk Perception.- Is Greed Really that Good - Avarice and Gain versus Risk and Blame.- And There is Dr. Kato: How Does it Look and Where Do We Go from Here?.

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Book SynopsisA practitioner's handbook that integrates knowledge, competencies, methodologies and applications across the discipline. Can improve the effectiveness of organizational and individual Risk Management practices by documenting and integrating best-practice concepts from a range of complementary disciplines.Table of ContentsPREFACE xiii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xv ABOUT SRMBOK xvii 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW 1 1.1 Why SRMBOK? 1 1.2 Where Do We Go from Here? 3 1.3 What is Security Risk Management? 4 1.4 How does SRM Relate to Risk Management? 11 1.5 Conclusion, 14 2 SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT CONTEXT 15 2.1 The Changing Security Environment, 15 2.2 Changing Concepts in Security Risk Management, 16 2.3 Origins of Security and Risk Management, 18 2.4 Trends and Future Directions, 18 2.5 Globalization, Opportunity, and Volatility, 19 2.6 Transnational and Extrajurisdictional Risks, 20 2.7 Law, Regulatory Framework, and Ramifications for Management, 21 2.8 Diversification or Concentration? 22 2.9 Political Awareness, 23 2.10 Risk versus Reward, 24 2.11 Summary of Key Points, 24 3 SECURITY GOVERNANCE 27 3.1 Introduction, 27 3.2 What Is Security Governance? 28 3.3 Duty of Care, 28 3.4 Resilience, 30 3.5 Security Culture, 37 3.6 Governance Frameworks, 38 3.7 Incident Management and Reporting, 41 3.8 Summary of Key Points, 42 4 SRMBOK FRAMEWORK 43 4.1 SRMBOK Guiding Principles, 46 5 PRACTICE AREAS 53 5.1 Introduction, 53 5.2 Security Management, 56 5.3 Physical Security, 59 5.4 People Security, 63 5.5 ICT Security, 77 5.6 Information Security, 81 6 STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE AREAS 97 6.1 Introduction, 97 6.2 Exposure, 105 6.3 Risk, 130 6.4 Resources, 166 6.5 Quality, 172 7 OPERATIONAL COMPETENCY AREAS 195 7.1 Business Integration, 195 7.2 Functional Design, 202 7.3 Implementation Management, 204 7.4 Assurance and Audit, 211 8 ACTIVITY AREAS 219 8.1 Introduction, 219 8.2 Intelligence, 224 8.3 Protective Security, 230 8.4 Response, 231 8.5 Recovery and Continuity, 242 8.6 Summary of Key Points, 253 9 SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT ENABLERS 255 9.1 Introduction, 255 9.2 Summary of Key Points, 259 10 ASSET AREAS 261 10.1 What Is an Asset? 261 10.2 Key Asset Groups, 264 11 SRM INTEGRATION 269 11.1 SRM Integration with Enterprise Risk Management, 273 11.2 ERM Frameworks, 274 11.3 Implementing an Integrated ERM Program, 276 11.4 Summary of Key Points, 282 12 SRM LEXICON 285 12.1 Introduction, 285 12.2 Illustrations, 286 12.3 Notes to Readers, 289 12.4 Definitions, 290 13 SAMPLE TEMPLATES 339 13.1 Security Risk Register form (Example 1), 340 13.2 Security Risk Register form (Example 2), 340 13.3 Risk Treatment Schedule (Example 1), 341 13.4 Risk Treatment Schedule (Example 2), 341 13.5 Outline Security Plan, 342 13.6 Day-to-Day Operational Governance Registers, 343 13.7 Property Selection and Security Planning Checklist, 349 13.8 Sample Commitment Statement to Security and Risk Management, 361 13.9 Sample Bomb Threat Checklist, 362 13.10 Sample Bomb Threat Room Search Checklist, 364 13.11 Evaluation Criteria for Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience, 365 14 ABOUT THE LEAD AUTHORS 417 14.1 Julian Talbot, CPP, 417 14.2 Dr Miles Jakeman, 418 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND OTHER REFERENCES 419 INDEX 427

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Book SynopsisThe essential reference for financial risk management Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, the Financial Risk Manager Handbook is the core text for risk management training programs worldwide.Table of ContentsPreface. About the Author. About GARP. Introduction. PART ONE Foundations of Risk Management. CHAPTER 1 Risk Management. PART TWO Quantitative Analysis. CHAPTER 2 Fundamentals of Probability. CHAPTER 3 Fundamentals of Statistics. CHAPTER 4 Monte Carlo Methods. CHAPTER 5 Modeling Risk Factors. PART THREE Financial Markets and Products. CHAPTER 6 Bond Fundamentals. CHAPTER 7 Introduction to Derivatives. CHAPTER 8 Option Markets. CHAPTER 9 Fixed-Income Securities. CHAPTER 10 Fixed-Income Derivatives. CHAPTER 11 Equity, Currency, and Commodity Markets. PART FOUR Valuation and Risk Models. CHAPTER 12 Introduction to Risk Models. CHAPTER 13 Managing Linear Risk. CHAPTER 14 Nonlinear (Option) Risk Models. PART FIVE Market Risk Management. CHAPTER 15 Advanced Risk Models: Univariate. CHAPTER 16 Advanced Risk Models: Multivariate. CHAPTER 17 Managing Volatility Risk. CHAPTER 18 Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk. PART SIX Credit Risk Management. CHAPTER 19 Introduction to Credit Risk. CHAPTER 20 Measuring Actuarial Default Risk. CHAPTER 21 Measuring Default Risk from Market Prices. CHAPTER 22 Credit Exposure. CHAPTER 23 Credit Derivatives and Structured Products. CHAPTER 24 Managing Credit Risk. PART SEVEN Operational and Integrated Risk Management. CHAPTER 25 Operational Risk. CHAPTER 26 Liquidity Risk. CHAPTER 27 Firmwide Risk Management. CHAPTER 28 The Basel Accord. PART EIGHT Investment Risk Management. CHAPTER 29 Portfolio Risk Management. CHAPTER 30 Hedge Fund Risk Management. Index.

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Book SynopsisJames Crask is Managing Director of Strategic Risk Consulting for Marsh, working with clients to deliver resilience and business continuity solutions. He also chairs the International Standards Committee responsible for all global Business Continuity and Organisational Resilience ISO Standards, including ISO 22301:2019. He previously worked for PwC where he was responsible for building the UK firm's business resilience advisory services and has held roles for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and for the BBC. He is based in London.

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Book SynopsisChristopher J Hodson is Chief Security Officer for Cyberhaven where he oversees all facets of security to protect Cyberhaven customers and employees, including cloud and application security, security operations, and risk management. In addition, Chris serves as a board advisor at the workforce development platform, Cybrary, and is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security. He has previously held CISO positions with Contentful, Zscaler, and Tanium. He is a guest lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London where he also holds a master's degree in computer and information systems security.Trade Review"This is an excellent book. Christopher Hodson writes as he speaks, with passion and clear understanding of a profession of which he has extensive experience and loves. Cyber Risk Management is extremely well researched and provides the reader with a simple-to-follow, guided journey through the cyber issues we face and the approaches we should be taking to cope with them. Hodson's pragmatic style demystifies complex issues making this a great read for both experienced security professionals and non-professionals alike. This is required reading for anyone who wants to intelligently manage cyber risk, whether a CISO, CFO or CEO!" * Amanda Finch, CEO, Chartered Institute of Security Professionals *"In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, Cyber Risk Management is a guiding light. This book combines expertise with a friendly touch, making it easy for readers to tackle security challenges, no matter their technical background. Christopher Hodson has a knack for unravelling cybersecurity jargon and presenting complex ideas in a way that anyone can understand. He effortlessly blends theory with practical examples, ensuring readers not only grasp the basics but also gain insights into real-world scenarios. Throughout the book, Hodson expertly covers the essentials of cybersecurity risk management, offering a solid framework for prioritizing threats, spotting vulnerabilities, and implementing effective controls. His conversational tone and patient approach make this book a valuable resource for both seasoned practitioners and newcomers." * Dana Wolf, CEO and Co-Founder, YeshID *"Everyone in the cybersecurity universe is experiencing a pace of change and complexity which is simply unprecedented. Christopher Hodson has captured our universe as it is today. He covers the meteoric rise of LLMs and changes in social appetite to technology, with the keen insight, deep expertise and humour that we expect from him. He gives us a reason to feel optimistic about these changes. Whilst so much is changing, the importance of understanding cybersecurity remains paramount and constant." * Phil Owen MBE, VP/Chief Security Officer, Telus Health *"Cyber Risk Management serves as both a valuable playbook for security leaders building out their programs, and a much-needed reference for their key business and technical partners across the organization. Christopher Hodson reinforces and enriches each topic by drawing upon a diverse set of examples from emerging technologies, geopolitical and regulatory forces, historical events, and noteworthy incidents." * Ryan Kazanciyan, CISO, Wiz *Table of Contents Section - PART ONE: Contextualizing cybersecurity risk; Chapter - 01: Why now? The only constant is change; Chapter - 02: Technologies and security challenges; Chapter - 03: Data breaches; Section - PART TWO: Cybersecurity programme management; Chapter - 04: What are cybersecurity and cybercrime?; Chapter - 05: Establishing a cybersecurity programme; Section - PART THREE: Actors, events and vulnerabilities; Chapter - 06: Threat actors; Chapter - 07: Threat events; Chapter - 08: Vulnerabilities; Chapter - 09: Controls; Section - PART FOUR: Conclusion: the cybersecurity risk equation explained; Chapter - 10: Cyber risk management: a conclusion;

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Book SynopsisKeith Martin is a Professor of Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK, and director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security for the Everyday. Jassim Happa is a Senior Lecturer in Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.Konstantinos Mersinas is a Senior Lecturer in Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Guido Schmitz is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Cyber Security at Lancaster University, UK.

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Book SynopsisElena Pykhova is an award-winning risk expert, author, international trainer and educator. She is founder of boutique risk management consultancy The OpRisk Company, which specializes in board - and executive - level advice on effective risk management practices. She runs public and in-house training courses in the UK and internationally for world-leading organizations such as the Euronext Academy. She is founder of a think tank, Best Practice Operational Risk Forum, former Chair of the Operational Risk Expert Panel for the Association of Foreign Banks, and Director for Education at the Institute of Operational Risk.

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Book SynopsisExplore the understanding and statistical modeling of risk with this accessible book that requires only a basic background in mathematics. The authors discuss several major disasters, before introducing the mathematical tools required to analyze them. Even the more technical discussions are interspersed with historical comments and many examples.

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Book SynopsisA global catastrophic risk is one with the potential to wreak death and destruction on a global scale. In human history, wars and plagues have done so on more than one occasion, and misguided ideologies and totalitarian regimes have darkened an entire era or a region. Advances in technology are adding dangers of a new kind. It could happen again.In Global Catastrophic Risks 25 leading experts look at the gravest risks facing humanity in the 21st century, including asteroid impacts, gamma-ray bursts, Earth-based natural catastrophes, nuclear war, terrorism, global warming, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, general artificial intelligence, and social collapse. The book also addresses over-arching issues - policy responses and methods for predicting and managing catastrophes. This is invaluable reading for anyone interested in the big issues of our time; for students focusing on science, society, technology, and public policy; and for academics, policy-makers, and professionals working in these acutely important fields.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition This volume is remarkably entertaining and readable...It's risk assessment meets science fiction. * Natural Hazards Observer *The book works well, providing a mine of peer-reviewed information on the great risks that threaten our own and future generations. * Nature *We should welcome this fascinating and provocative book. * Martin J Rees (from foreword) *[Provides] a mine of peer-reviewed information on the great risks that threaten our own and future generations. * Nature *Table of ContentsI BACKGROUND; II RISKS FROM NATURE; III RISKS FROM UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES; IV RISKS FROM HOSTILE ACTS

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Book SynopsisA fully updated, step-by-step guide for implementing COSO''s Enterprise Risk Management COSO Enterprise Risk Management, Second Edition clearly enables organizations of all types and sizes to understand and better manage their risk environments and make better decisions through use of the COSO ERM framework. The Second Edition discusses the latest trends and pronouncements that have affected COSO ERM and explores new topics, including the PCAOB''s release of AS5; ISACA''s recently revised CobiT; and the recently released IIA Standards. Offers you expert advice on how to carry out internal control responsibilities more efficiently Updates you on the ins and outs of the COSO Report and its emergence as the new platform for understanding all aspects of risk in today''s organization Shows you how an effective risk management program, following COSO ERM, can help your organization to better comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act KTable of ContentsPreface xi Chapter 1: Introduction: Enterprise Risk Management Today 1 The COSO Internal Controls Framework: How Did We Get Here? 2 The COSO Internal Controls Framework 3 COSO Internal Controls: The Principal Recognized Internal Controls Standard 14 An Introduction to COSO ERM 14 Governance, Risk, and Compliance 15 Global Computer Products: Our Example Company 16 Chapter 2: Importance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Principles 21 Road to Effective GRC Principles 22 Importance of GRC Governance 23 Risk Management Component of GRC 25 GRC and Enterprise Compliance 26 Importance of Effective GRC Practices and Principles 28 Chapter 3: Risk Management Fundamentals 31 Fundamentals: Risk Management Phases 32 Other Risk Assessment Techniques 45 Chapter 4: COSO ERM Framework 51 ERM Definitions and Objectives: A Portfolio View of Risk 51 COSO ERM Framework Model 55 Other Dimensions of the ERM Framework 86 Chapter 5: Implementing ERM in the Enterprise 89 Roles and Responsibilities of an Enterprise Risk Management Function 90 Risk Management Policies, Standards, and Strategies 100 Business, IT, and Risk Transfer Processes 105 Risk Management Reviews and Corrective Action Practices 108 ERM Communications Approaches 112 CRO and an Effective Enterprise Risk Management Function 113 Chapter 6: Importance of Strong Enterprise Governance Practices 115 History and Background of Enterprise Governance: A U.S. Perspective 116 Enterprise Integrity and Ethical Behavior 119 Disclosure and Transparency 125 Rights and Equitable Treatment of Shareholders and Key Stakeholders 126 Governance Role and Responsibilities of the Board 128 Governance as a Key Element of GRC 128 Chapter 7: Enterprise Compliance Issues Today 131 Compliance Issues Today 132 Establish a Compliance Assessment Team 133 Compliance Risk Assessments and Compliance Program Reviews 136 Work Unit–Level Compliance Tracking and Review Processes 138 Compliance-Related Procedures and Staff Education Programs 141 Enterprise Hotline Compliance and Whistleblower Support 142 Assessing the Overall Enterprise Compliance Program 144 Chapter 8: Integrating ERM with COSO Internal Controls 147 COSO Internal Controls Background and Earlier Legislation 147 Efforts Leading to the Treadway Commission 151 COSO Internal Controls Framework 156 COSO Internal Controls and COSO ERM: Compared 174 Chapter 9: Sarbanes-Oxley and Enterprise Risk Management Concerns 177 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Background 177 SOx Legislation Overview 179 Enterprise Risk Management and SOx Section 404 Reviews 193 Internal Controls Reporting and Materiality 198 PCAOB Risk-Based Auditing Standards 199 Sarbanes-Oxley: The Other Sections 200 SOx and COSO ERM 201 Chapter 10: Corporate Culture and Risk Portfolio Management 203 Whistleblower and Hotline Functions 204 Risk Portfolio Management 208 Integrated Enterprise-Wide Risk Management 211 Chapter 11: OCEG Capability Model GRC Standards 215 GRC Capability Model “Red Book” 215 Other OCEG Materials: The “Burgundy Book” 223 Level and Scope of the OCEG Standards-Setting Authority 224 Chapter 12: Importance of GRC Principles in the Board Room 225 Board Decisions and Risk Management 226 Board Organization and Governance Rules 230 Corporate Charters and the Board Committee Structure 231 Audit Committees and Managing Risks 235 Establishing a Board-Level Risk Committee 238 Audit and Risk Committee Coordination 244 COSO ERM and Corporate Governance 245 Chapter 13: Role of Internal Audit in Enterprise Risk Management 247 Internal Audit Standards for Evaluating Risk 248 COSO ERM for More Effective Internal Audit Planning 251 Risk-Based Internal Audit Findings and Recommendations 264 COSO ERM and Internal Audit 265 Chapter 14: Understanding Project Management Risks 267 Project Management Process 268 PMBOK_ Guide: A Guide to the Project Management Book of Knowledge 269 PMBOK_ Guide’s Project Manager Risk Management Approach 272 Project-Related Risks: What Can Go Wrong 282 Implementing ERM for Project Managers 285 Chapter 15: Information Technology and Enterprise Risk Management 291 IT and the COSO ERM Framework 292 IT Application Systems Risks 294 Effective IT Continuity Planning 302 Worms, Viruses, and System Network Risks 307 IT and Effective ERM Processes 309 Chapter 16: Establishing an Effective GRC Culture throughout the Enterprise 311 First Steps to Establishing a GRC Culture: An Example 312 Promoting the Concept of Enterprise Risk 314 Establishing of Enterprise-Wide Governance Awareness 319 Enterprise Codes of Conduct 323 Building a GRC Culture: Risk, Governance, and Compliance Education Programs 326 Keeping the GRC Culture Current 327 Chapter 17: ISO 31000 and 38500 Risk Management Worldwide Standards 331 ISO Standards-Setting Process 332 Understanding ISO 31000 334 ISO 38500: The Corporate Governance of IT 337 Implementing an ISO Standard 340 Chapter 18: ERM and GRC Principles Going Forward 343 ERM and GRC for the Internal Controls Professional 344 COSO’s Ongoing Support Role 347 COSO ERM and GRC Future Prospects 348 About the Author 351 Index 353

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Book SynopsisDavid Rubens is Professor in the United Nations University for Peace European Centre for Peace and Development (Belgrade), where he is Programme Director for the International Postgraduate Study Programme in Strategic Risk and Crisis Management. He founded the Institute of Strategic Risk Management in 2018, which has established itself as a leading platform for academics, practitioners and policy makers across the range of security, risk and crisis management-related sectors.Trade Review"This is the right book at the right time. This is an imaginative, far sighted and relevant book, and I take great pleasure in recommending it for anyone interested in any aspect of strategic risk and crisis management." * Professor Ljiljana Markovic PhD, Academic Director, ECPD *"Captivating. David Rubens has brought a lifetime of scholarship and practical work on Risk and Crisis Management to a subject we spend too little time thinking, or more importantly, doing something about. His entertaining stories and practical lessons offer a supremely useful handbook for everyone who confronts risks and crises in today's world - that's all of us." * General Stanley McChrystal, Author, Team of Teams *"David Rubens provides an incredibly timely and indispensable guide, equipping managers, policy makers, and all of us with the knowledge and insights for managing complex risks that we need if we are to find a safe course through the treacherous waters that lie before us." * Stephen Flynn, Founding Director, Global Resilience Institute, Northeastern University *"There is an ever-increasing need to look at strategic risk and crisis management from a meta-perspective, allowing both high level integration of multiple stakeholders but also ensuring that there is meaningful engagement in the issues facing communities around the world. David Rubens' book offers both a deeply researched and highly detailed academic analysis combined with a practical approach that will have real value for practitioners, whatever area of risk management they are involved in." * Nadine Sulkowski, Project Lead, Erasmus+ BUiLD programme (Building Universities for Leading in Disaster Resilience) *"Crisis management practitioners have recognized for years that a definitive and detailed handbook that can help all levels of those involved in crisis management planning, policy or execution is needed. This is now available, and I strongly recommend anybody and everybody interested or engaged in crisis management have this book in quick and easy reach." * David Horobin, Head of Crisis Management, Geneva Centre for Security Policy *"This handbook is extremely useful and timely, as it fills the gap between academia and practitioner, providing vital insights to discuss complex risks whilst providing a framework for action." * Xavier Castellanos, Under-Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies *"In a world of chaos and instability, this book matches formal academic rigour with a deep understanding of the challenges that the world is throwing at us. It offers the reader a structure and methodology that is invaluable in developing frameworks that would support our own activities within the regional and global risk environment we are all operating in." * Marqueza Cathalina L. Reyes, Senior Technical Advisor for Resilience and DRR, Climate Change Commission Philippines *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction Chapter - 01: Setting the scene - An overview of historical crisis management research; Chapter - 02: Corporate risk management in the 2020s; Chapter - 03: Black swans + grey rhinos – being ready; Chapter - 04: Causes of crisis management failure; Chapter - 05: Incident command systems and hierarchical management; Chapter - 06: Leadership; Chapter - 07: Resilience; Chapter - 08: The regulatory system – a failing safety net; Chapter - 09: Global urban resilience in the 2020s; Chapter - 10: Creating the new urban order; Chapter - 11: In the stranglehold of a pandemic - learning from Covid-19; Chapter - 12: Wicked problems; Chapter - 13: Case studies;

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Book SynopsisWe find risks everywhere--from genetically modified crops, medical malpractice, and stem-cell therapy to intimacy, online predators, identity theft, inflation, and robbery. They arise from our own acts and they are imposed on us. In this Very Short Introduction, Baruch Fischhoff and John Kadvany draw on the sciences and humanities to explore and explain the many kinds of risk. Using simple conceptual frameworks from decision theory and behavioural research, they examine the science and practice of creating measures of risk, showing how scientists address risks by combining historical records, scientific theories, probability, and expert judgment.Risk: A Very Short Introduction describes what has been learned by cognitive scientists about how people deal with risks, applying these lessons to diverse examples, and demonstrating how understanding risk can aid choices in everyday life and public policies for health, safety, environment, finance, and many other topics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1. Risk decisions ; 2. Defining risks ; 3. Analyzing risks ; 4. Risk perceptions ; 5. Risk communication ; 6. Reconciling risks ; 7. Risk, culture and society

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Book SynopsisA History of Dangerous Assumptions features over two hundred illuminating and intriguing case-studies of this fascinating subject, including some of the most disastrous assumptions ever foisted upon the human race. This book began as an experiment, to discover if acting on assumptions could be discerned through the ages. In fact, this matter of assuming… of jumping to conclusions… of lacking sufficient evidence… of taking things for granted… seems to have caused far more problems for civilisation than expected. From Hannibal’s crossing of the Alps, to Bonaparte’s march on Moscow; from the hubris of Icarus and Phaeton, to the toppling towers of the Tay Bridge; from the maddening phantoms of a Northwest Passage, to the sinking of the Titanic; from the Schlieffen Plan of the First World War, to the creation of assumptions in the approach to D-Day; from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Sherlock Holmes, here lies a highly contrasted trove of stories, episodes and anecdotes, their common link the mysterious mischief of assumption.

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Book SynopsisIs your business playing it safe—or taking the right risks?If you read nothing else on managing risk, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help your company make smart decisions and thrive, even when the future is unclear.This book will inspire you to: Avoid the most common errors in risk management Understand the three distinct categories of risk and tailor your risk-management processes accordingly Embrace uncertainty as a key element of breakthrough innovation Adopt best practices for mitigating political threats Upgrade your organization's forecasting capabilities to gain a competitive edge Detect and neutralize cyberattacks originating inside your company This collection of articles includes "Managing Risks: A New Framework," by Robert S. Kaplan and Anette Mikes; "How to Build Risk into Your Business Model," by Karan Girotra and Serguei Netessine; "The Six Mistakes Executives Make in Risk Management," by Nassim N. Taleb, Daniel G. Goldstein, and Mark W. Spitznagel; "From Superstorms to Factory Fires: Managing Unpredictable Supply-Chain Disruptions," by David Simchi-Levi, William Schmidt, and Yehua Wei; "Is It Real? Can We Win? Is It Worth Doing?: Managing Risk and Reward in an Innovation Portfolio," by George S. Day; “Superforecasting: How to Upgrade Your Company's Judgment," by Paul J. H. Schoemaker and Philip E. Tetlock; "Managing 21st-Century Political Risk," by Condoleezza Rice and Amy Zegart; "How to Scandal-Proof Your Company," by Paul Healy and George Serafeim; "Beating the Odds When You Launch a New Venture," by Clark Gilbert and Matthew Eyring; "The Danger from Within," by David M. Upton and Sadie Creese; and "Future-Proof Your Climate Strategy," by Joseph E. Aldy and Gianfranco Gianfrate.

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Book SynopsisThis companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work will help you prepare for the written assessments on the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2019 specification).It provides complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks and will help you learn and memorise the most important areas, with links provided back to the main Introduction to Health and Safety at Work text to help you consolidate your learning.â Small and portable, making it ideal for use anywhere: at home, in the classroom or on the moveâ Includes specimen questions and answers based on recent examination papersâ Everything you need for productive revision in one handy reference sourceThis revision guide is written by an experienced lecturer and former Vice Chairman of NEBOSH, who has spent many years helping students become accredited by NEBOSH.Table of ContentsUnit NGC1 Management of Health and Safety 1.1 The moral, financial and legal reasons for health and safety management 1.2 Health and safety management systems and policy 1.3 Health and safety management of people and processes 1.4 Health and safety management of risk and controls 1.5 Health and safety monitoring and measurement Unit NGC2 Risk assessment 2.1 Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control 2.2 Musculoskeletal health 2.3 Chemical and biological agents 2.4 General workplace issues 2.5 Work equipment 2.6 Fire 2.7 Electricity Useful Additional Construction Topics Specimen Answers to NEBOSH Examination Questions

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Book SynopsisLayer of protection analysis (LOPA) is a simplified method of risk assessment that provides the much-needed middle ground between a qualitative process hazard analysis and a traditional, expensive quantitative risk analysis.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Acronyms and Abbreviations. 1. Introduction. 1.1 Audience. 1.2 History of LOPA. 1.3 Use of LOPA in the Process Life Cycle. 1.4 Linkage to Other CCPS Publications. 1.5 Annotated Outline of the LOPA book. 2. Overview of LOPA. 2.1 Purpose. 2.2 What is LOPA? 2.3 What LOPA Does. 2.4 When to Use LOPA. 2.5 How LOPA Works. 2.6 How to Implement LOPA. 2.7 Limitations of LOPA. 2.8 Benefits of LOPA. 2.9 Introduction of Continuing Examples. 3. Estimating Consequences and Severity. 3.1 Purpose. 3.2 Consequences of Interest. 3.3 Consequences Evaluation Approaches for LOPA. 3.4 Continuing Examples. 3.5 Link Forward. 4. Developing Scenarios. 4.1 Purpose. 4.2 LOPA Scenarios and Components. 4.3 Identifying and Developing Candidate Scenarios. 4.4 Continuing Examples. 4.5 Link Forward. 5. Identifying Initiating Event Frequency. 5.1 Purpose. 5.2 Initiating Events. 5.3 Frequency Estimation. 5.4 Expression of Failure Rates. 5.5 Continuing Examples. 5.6 Limitations (Cautions). 5.7 Link Forward. 6. Identifying Independent Protection Layers. 6.1 Purpose. 6.2 Definition and Purpose of an IPL. 6.3 IPL Rules. 6.4 LOPA IPL Assessment. 6.5 Example of IPLs. 6.6 Preventive IPLs versus Mitigation IPLs. 6.7 Continuing Examples. 6.8 Link Forward. 7. Determining the Frequency of Scenarios. 7.1 Purpose. 7.2 Quantitative Calculation of Risk and Frequency. 7.3 Look-up Table Determination of Risk of Frequency. 7.4 Calculation of Risk of Frequency with Integer Logarithms. 7.5 Continuing Examples. 7.6 Link Forward. 8. Using LOPA to Make Risk Decisions. 8.1 Purpose. 8.2 Introduction. 8.3 Comparing Calculated Risk to Scenario Risk Tolerance Criteria. 8.4 Expert Judgment. 8.5 Using Cost-Benefit to Compare Alternatives. 8.6 Comparison of Approaches, Pros and Cons. 8.7 Cumulative Risk Criteria versus Scenario Criteria. 8.8 Continuing Examples. 8.9 Cautions. 8.10 Link Forward. 9. Implementing LOPA. 9.1 Purpose. 9.2 Is the Company ready for LOPA? 9.3 What Is the Current Foundation for Risk Assessment? 9.4 What Dare Are Required? 9.5 Will the IPLs Remain in Place? 9.6 How Are the Risk Tolerance Criteria Established? 9.7 When IS LOPA Used? 9.8 Typical Implementation Tasks. 10. Using LOPA for Other Applications. 10.1 Purpose. 10.2 Using LOPA in Capital Improvement Planning. 10.3 Using LOPA in Management of Change. 10.4 Using LOPA in Mechanical Integrity Programs or Risk-Based Inspection/Risk-Based Maintenance Programs. 10.5 Using LOPA in Risk-Based Operator Training. 10.6 Using LOPA in emergency Response Planning. 10.7 Using LOPA to Determine a Credible Design Basis for Overpressure Protection. 10.8 Using LOPA in Evaluating Facility Siting Risks. 10.9 Using LOPA to Evaluate the Need for Emergency Isolation Valves. 10.10 Using LOPA to Evaluate Taking a Safety System Out of Service. 10.11 Using LOPA during Incident Investigations. 10.12 Using LOPA in the Determination of SIL for SIF. 11. Advanced LOPA Topics. 11.1 Purpose. 11.2 Counting Multiple Functions in One BPCS as IPLs in the Same Scenario. 11.3 Summation of Risk for Multiple Scenarios. 11.4 Using LOPA to Develop F/N Curves. 11.5 Operator Response Issues. 11.6 Normal Plant Operations as “Tests: of IPL Components. 11.7 Focused Fault Tree/Event Tree Analysis of IPL Components. Appendix A. LOPA Summary Sheets for the Continuing Examples. Appendix B. Worked Examples from CCPS’s Safe Automation Book. Appendix C. Documentation for a LOPA Study. Appendix D. Linkage with Other Publications. Appendix E. Industry Risk Tolerance Criteria Data. Appendix F. High Initiating Event Frequency Scenarios. Appendix G. Additional Reading. References. Glossary of Terms. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis Element represents the systematic study of the risks taken by those who produced, commissioned, and purchased art, across Renaissance Europe. It classifies scores of documented examples of losses into production risks and reception risks and discusses risk-taming mechanisms operating society-wide.

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Book SynopsisCognitive Risk is a book about the least understood but most pervasive risk to mankind human decision-making. Cognitive risks are subconscious and unconscious influence factors on human decision-making: heuristics and biases. To understand the scope of cognitive risk, we look at case studies, corporate and organizational failure, and the science that explains why we systemically make errors in judgment and repeat the same errors.The book takes a multidisciplinary and pedestrian stroll through behavioral science with a light touch, using stories to explain why we consistently make cognitive errors that not only increase risks but also simultaneously fail to recognize these errors in ourselves or our organizations. This science has deep roots in organizational behavior, psychology, human factors, cognitive science, and behavioral science all influenced by classic philosophers and enabled through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. The point of the book is Table of Contents1. Reimagining the Organization: Homo Periculum (Human Risk), 2. Complexity in Risk and Risk Perceptions, 3. A Matrix of Risk Governance – Organizational Behavior, 4. Incorporating Human Risk Factors into Organizational Performance, 5. How Emotions Mislead Decision-Makers, 6. Cognitive Readiness – Risk-Solution Designers, 7. The Human Element, 8. Cognitive Risk Governance: Advanced ERM and Cybersecurity.

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Book SynopsisRoot Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) is a method used by maintenance and reliability industry professionals as one of the key tools to drive improvement. This book offers a quick guide to the applications involved in performing a successful RCFA by providing a foundational view of maintenance and reliability strategies. It also highlights the practical applications of RCFA and identifies how to achieve a successful RCFA, as well as discussing common equipment failures and how to solve them. Case studies on topics including pump system failure analysis and vibration analysis are included. Suggests examples on how to solve common failure on many types of equipment, including fatigue, pumps, bearings, and mechanical power transmission Highlights practical applications of RCFA Identifies key elements for how to achieve a successful RCFA Presents case studies on topics including pump system failure analysis and vibration analysis The book is a must-read for any reliability engineer, particularly mechanical reliability professionals.

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Book SynopsisStarting from the purchase of heavy equipment and following through to the end of its economic life, this manual explains how to efficiently maintain and operate different types of heavy equipment. Assigning heavy equipment to different projects and utilizing them in varied systems is a large part of construction operation; ensuring everything is monitored consistently and maintained accordingly is essential. This book aids engineers in facilitating straightforward, consistent reporting systems and cost-efficient equipment use. This is particularly of note to the construction industry.Features: Enables engineers to save time and money on maintenance costs and maximize the availability of the heavy equipment Provides comprehensive coverage of methods and procedures for heavy equipment management Provides charts for practical use by engineers in the field, e.g., mapping out a maintenance schedule Includes chapters on maintenance and field operations Table of ContentsPART I Equipment OrganizationChapter 1 Equipment Management Organization and Administration Chapter 2 Equipment Tables of Organization Chapter 3 Equipment Management Personnel and Manpower PART II Equipment Administration ProceduresChapter 4 Ownership Documentation Chapter 5 Monitoring and Control Chapter 6 Equipment Standard Operating Procedure PART III Equipment MaintenanceChapter 7 Equipment Maintenance System Chapter 8 Maintenance Job Order System Chapter 9 Company-Provided Maintenance Tools and Equipment PART IV Project OperationsChapter 10 Equipment Project Schedule Chapter 11 Project Operating Forms and Instructions Chapter 12 Project Maintenance Standard Procedure Chapter 13 Project Tower Crane Inspection PART V Process PlantsChapter 14 Three Types of Construction Process Plants Chapter 15 Process Plants Maintenance PART VI Equipment Safety and SecurityChapter 16 Equipment Safety Chapter 17 Security Organization Chapter 18 Company Equipment Library PART VII Equipment Rental RateChapter 19 Equipment Owning and Operating Cost

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Book SynopsisAn incisive framework for companies seeking to increase their resilience In The Black Swan Problem: Risk Management Strategies for a World of Wild Uncertainty, renowned risk and finance expert Håkan Jankensgård delivers an extraordinary and startling discussion of how firms should navigate a world of uncertainty and unexpected events. It examines three fundamental, high-level strategies for creating resilience in the face of black swan risks, highly unlikely but devastating events: insurance, buffering, and flexibility: The author also presents: Detailed case studies, stories, and examples of major firms that failed to anticipate Black Swan Problems and, as a result, were either wiped out or experienced a major strategy disruptionExtending the usual academic focus on individual biases to analyze Swans from an organizational perspective and prime organizations to proactive rather than reactive actionPractical applications and tactics to mitigate Black Swan risks and protect corporate strategies against catastrophic losses and the collateral damage that they causeStrategies and tools for turning Black Swan events into opportunities, reflecting the fact that resilience can be used for strategic advantage An expert blueprint for companies seeking to anticipate, mitigate, and process tail risks, The Black Swan Problem is a must-read for students and practitioners of risk management, executives, founders, managers, and other business leaders.Table of ContentsPrologue 3 Chapter 1: The Swans Revisited 7 The nature of randomness 8 The Moving Tail 11 The role of expectations 16 What makes us suckers? 20 The relativity of Black Swans 24 Meet the preppers 28 Chapter 2: Corporate Swans 31 The Board’s perspective 31 Swans attack 33 Strategy Swans 35 The Swan within 39 The growth fetish 42 The fear factor 47 The Chief Executive Swan 49 Swans on the rise 52 Chapter 3: The Black Swan Problem 60 Tail risk and firm value 60 Understanding wipeouts 65 Strategy disruption 71 All you zombies 76 The affordability issue 78 The conundrum 84 Chapter 4: Greeting the Swan 90 Randomness redux 90 The roads not taken 98 Functional stupidity 102 The Swanmakers 108 On tools and models 112 A Swan radar for the Board 116 Chapter 5: Taming the Swan 122 Drawing the line 122 Distance to wipeout 129 Risk capital 131 Stress testing 140 The exit option 146 Resilience vs endurance 150 Quantitative models 155 Liquidity is king 162 Chapter 6: Catching the Swan 166 Antifragility 167 Restoring the true path 170 Buying on the cheap 173 Opportunity capital 176 Flight to safety 182 Risk as strategy 187 Chapter 7: Riding the Swan 192 Risk shifting 192 A beautiful strategy 199 Fuel for growth 203 Narcissism redeemed 208 A tail of two companies 211 End of the ride 215 Swans to the rescue? 217 Epilogue 221

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Book SynopsisRisk management is vital to organisational success, from government down to small businesses, and the discipline has developed rapidly over the last decade. Learning lessons from the good and bad practice of others is a key feature of this book, which includes multiple illustrative examples of risk management practice, in addition to detailed case studies.Combining both theory and practice, the early chapters compare the ISO 31000 and COSO Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and the relevant regulatory regimes in both Europe and the United States. The core of the book is three highly detailed case studies of risk management in the manufacturing (Akzo Nobel), retail (Tesco), and public sectors (Birmingham City Council). Using the lessons learned from the case studies, together with material from elsewhere, the author then outlines four lessons for risk managers that can be used in any organisation seeking to develop a truly enterprise-wide risk management system.This Trade Review"The case studies set out in this book, based on sound research and set firmly within the context of the most up-to-date governance and standards frameworks, make a real contribution to the understanding of managing risk within organisations. The book will be an excellent resource for students and practitioners of risk management." Stephen Sidebottom, Chair, The Institute of Risk Management"Providing analysis of the evolution of various risk types via detailed case studies and snapshots of risk events across large and small organisations, this unique and valuable book delivers profound insights for risk management scholars and practitioners." Marco Maffei, University of Naples Federico II, Italy"Risk Management in Organisations remains an invaluable resource and this new edition will be of interest to risk management practitioners, students and academics internationally." Chris Peace, Te Wāhanga□Tātai Hauora Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand"Combining theory and regulation, this new edition is an indispensable guide to risk management. With new insights around technological development and COVID-19, the book is required reading for risk practitioners globally." Marie Gemma Dequae, Risk Management PractitionerTable of Contents1 Introduction to This Book; 2 Risk and Governance; 3 International Standards for Risk and Enterprise Management; 4 Risk Management in Theory and Practice; 5 Managing Technology Risk; 6 Enterprise Risk Management in Manufacturing: The Case of Akzo Nobel (2000–2020); 7 Risk Management in Retail: Tesco PLC (2004–2019); 8 Risk Management in the Public Sector: Birmingham City Council (2002–2020); 9 Best Practice Risk Management: Key Lessons; 10 A Risk Management Perspective on COVID-19

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Book SynopsisWhen faced with a 'human error' problem, you may be tempted to ask ''Why didn't these people watch out better?'' Or, ''How can I get my people more engaged in safety?'' You might think you can solve your safety problems by telling your people to be more careful, by reprimanding the miscreants, by issuing a new rule or procedure and demanding compliance. These are all expressions of ''The Bad Apple Theory'' where you believe your system is basically safe if it were not for those few unreliable people in it. Building on its successful predecessors, the third edition of The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error' will help you understand a new way of dealing with a perceived ''human error'' problem in your organization. It will help you trace how your organization juggles inherent trade-offs between safety and other pressures and expectations, suggesting that you are not the custodian of an already safe system. It will encourage you to start looking more closely at the performance thaTrade ReviewComments on the Third Edition: ’It's in the world's best interest to read Dekker’s book. The Field Guide is nothing short of a paradigm shift in thinking about human error, and in my domain of software and Internet engineering, it should be considered required reading. This Third Edition is much better than the Second, and the layout of the material is far more accessible.’ John Allspaw, SVP, Infrastructure and Operations, Etsy ’If you design equipment or operating procedures, if you investigate accidents or deal with safety, this is an essential book. Sidney Dekker, a leading world authority on "human error" has enhanced his already exceptional "Field Guide" to be a concise, readable guide to both design of equipment and procedures and also the analysis of mishaps. The label "human error" is misleading and its use prevents discovery and correction of the true underlying causes of incidents. So read about hindsight bias, about the difference between the view from inside the system rather than from outside, and about difference between the blunt end (where you should do your work) and the sharp end (where people tend to focus). Read, learn, and put these ideas into practice. The results will be fewer incidents, less damage, less injury.’ Don Norman, author of The Design of Everyday Things ’The Third Edition of Sidney Dekker's Field Guide to Understanding Human Error provides a solid practical framework for anyone wanting to make sense of safety science, human factors analysis, and the New View approach to conducting investigations of incidents and accidents. The trademark direct and passionate style that is common in Dekker's work focuses on the circumstances of frontline operators and managers working in complex systems, as well as the challenges of the safety investigator. Dekker does not mince his words ("Any human factors investigation that does not take goal conflicts seriously does not take human work seriously") and is clearly supporTable of ContentsPreface; The Bad Apple Theory; The new view; The Hindsight Bias; Put data in context; 'They should have...'; Trade indignation for explanation; Sharp or blunt end?; You can't count errors; Cause is something you construct; What is your accident model?; Human factors data; Build a timeline; Leave a trace; What went wrong?; Look into the organization; Making recommendations; Abandon the Fallacy of a Quick Fix; What about people's own responsibility?; Making your safety department work; How to adopt the New View; Reminders for in the rubble; Index.

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Book Synopsis If you are curious about the basics of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and quantum computing as key enablers for digital transformation and innovation, Digital Fluency is your handy guide. The real-world applications of these cutting-edge technologies are expanding rapidly, and your daily life will continue to be affected by each of them. There is no better time than now to get started and become digitally fluent. You need not have previous knowledge of these versatile technologies, as author Volker Lang will expertly guide you through this digital age. He illustrates key concepts and applications in numerous practical examples and more than 48 catchy figures throughout Digital Fluency. The end of each chapter presents you with a helpful implementation checklist of central lessons before proceeding to the next. This book gets to the heart of digital buzzwords and concepts, and tells you what they truly mean. Table of ContentsPreface1 Digitalization & Digital Transformation1.1 Historical Business Transformations1.2 Innovation & Disruption Theory1.3 The Digital Ecosystem1.3.1 Major Driving Forces1.3.2 Digital Transformation Strategy1.3.3 The Role of Qubits, Blocks and Neurons1.3.4 Innovation Models of Google, Amazon & Co.1.4 Classical Data Processing1.4.1 The Digital Code1.4.2 Principles of Operation1.4.3 Computers & Other Digital DevicesReferences2 Quantum Computing2.1 Setting the Quantum Computing Scene2.2 The Strange World of Quantum Computing2.2.1 Spooky Quantum Reality2.2.2 How Quantum Computers Operate2.2.3 The Fussy Search after the Perfect Qubit2.3 Quantum Computers Today2.3.1 Current Business Applications2.3.2 Commercially Available Systems2.3.3 Next Challenges2.4 Summary & Implementation FrameworkReferences3 Blockchain Technology3.1 Setting the Blockchain Scene3.1.1 The Role of Transactions & Money in History3.1.2 Basic Functions of Money in Society3.2 Blockchain Fundamentals3.2.1 Decentralization and the Arrival of Trust3.2.2 The Immutable Data Structure3.2.3 Digital Value Transfer3.2.4 The Authorization of Transactions by Digital Signatures3.2.5 Deploying Trust by Consensus and Mining3.2.6 Smart Business Contracts3.3 Blockchain Technology Today3.3.1 Implementation Challenges for Enterprises3.3.2 Current Business Applications3.3.3 Further Use Cases3.4 Summary & Implementation FrameworkReferences4 Artificial Intelligence4.1 Setting the Artificial Intelligence Scene4.1.1 The Symbiosis of Neurobiology & Information Theory4.1.2 The Conference that Started it All4.1.3 IBM’s Legendary Projects DeepBlue & Watson4.2 Central Ideas behind Artificial Intelligence4.2.1 The Cost Function4.2.2 Minimization of the Cost Function4.3 The Five Categories of Learning4.3.1 Supervised Learning4.3.2 Unsupervised Learning4.3.3 Deep Learning4.3.4 Ensemble Methods4.3.5 Reinforcement Learning4.4 Top Use Cases and Business Applications4.4.1 Computer Vision4.4.2 Healthcare4.4.3 Natural Language Processing4.4.4 Energy Efficiency4.4.5 Drug Discovery4.4.6 Financial Services & Insurance4.5 Summary & Implementation FrameworkReferences5 Your Digital Action Plan5.1 Envision a Digital Business & Operating Model5.2 Select the Right Technology Stack5.3 Digitize the Core5.4 Identify Pilot Projects5.5 Empower Employees5.6 Shape the Organization & Structure5.7 Establish an Open Innovation Culture5.8 Leverage the EcosystemReferencesGlossary

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Book SynopsisRisk assessment and risk management are essential across the public sector to improve processes and outcomes. However, there is little clarity over what this actually means. This lack of understanding leads to a wide variation in risk assessment and management practice and to miscommunications of risk across professions, creating further barriers to interprofessional practice and co-creation of value across the public sector. Despite these challenges, there is a concurrent expectation that risk assessment and risk management be carried out across the sector to the highest standard, which inevitably becomes problematic. Conceptualising Risk Assessment and Management across the Public Sector explores concepts and applications of risk across the public sector to aid risk professionals in establishing a clearer understanding of what risk assessment and management is, how they might be unified across the sector, and how and where deviations across professions are needed. This book addresses these issues through providing a theory-informed discussion on the conceptualisations of risk, risk assessment, and risk management across the public sector, and through identifying where shared values and where differences exist across professions. Guidance on interprofessional risk practice and risk communication to overcome barriers is offered using a combination of theoretically underpinned approaches and exemplars from practice, presented to have broad applicability across the public sector rather than being siloed within a specific professional grouping or theoretical paradigm.Table of ContentsChapter 1. What is Risk? Chapter 2. Risk Assessment: The Three Eras of Risk Assessment Chapter 3. Risk Management Chapter 4. Risk Communication Chapter 5. Impacting on Decision Making and Outcomes Chapter 6. Inter-Professional Risk Practice and Co-Creation of Value in the Public Sector Concluding Remarks

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Book SynopsisBeginning from the premise that psychology needs to be questioned, dismantled and new perspectives brought to the table in order to produce alternative solutions, this book takes an unusual transdisciplinary step into the activism of Black feminist theory. The author, Suryia Nayak, presents a close reading of Audre Lorde and other related scholars to demonstrate how the activism of Black feminist theory is concerned with issues central to radical critical thinking and practice, such as identity, alienation, trauma, loss, the position and constitution of individuals within relationships, the family, community and society. Nayak reveals how Black feminist theory seeks to address issues that are also a core concern of critical psychology, including individualism, essentialism and normalization. Her work grapples with several issues at the heart of key contemporary debates concerning methodology, identity, difference, race and gender. Using a powerful line of argument, the book weaves these themes together to show how the activism of Black feminist theory in general, and the work of Audre Lorde in particular, can be used to effect social change in response to the damaging psychological impact of oppressive social constructions. Race, Gender and the Activism of Black Feminist Theory will be of great interest to advanced students, researchers, political activist and practitioners in psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, social work and community development.Trade Review‘Race, Gender and the Activism of Black Feminist Theory offers cutting-edge social theory that uses Audre Lorde’s pathbreaking writings as a foundation. The book contains sharp insights into how critical theorists have sidestepped Lorde's anger at the racism within white feminist writings and thus misunderstood much of her work. As a result, Nayak ensures that feminist political engagement occupies a central place, both in her critique and her wonderfully forward-looking theory. The book is a must-read for all feminists and women’s studies students!’ – Kum-Kum Bhavnani, Department of Sociology, UC Santa Barbara, USA'Nayak lays a strong foundation for a critical psychological engagement with the activism of black feminist theory for all of us committed to addressing the psychological effects of oppression and who seek to make social change.'- Stephanie Davis, The Psychologist, June 2015‘Nayak offers readers a book that is simultaneously theoretical and conversational, personal and political. Nayak’s tone is that of an educated friend, both intense and personal at the same time, especially in the chapter focused on intersectionality, where Nayak shares more personal stories… Nayak’s ability to transgress theoretical boundaries is impressive and something that she explains is "a particular ‘critical’ tendency of the activism of Black feminist theory"… For a text of just 156 pages, Race, Gender and the Activism of Black Feminist Theory is astonishingly useful as a reference manual, textbook, or activist guide, or can even seem like an understanding friend.’ - Geneva Reynaga-Abiko, PsycCRITIQUES, May 2015ace, Gender and the Activism of Black Feminist Theory offers cutting-edge social theory that uses Audre Lorde’s pathbreaking writings as a foundation. The book contains sharp insights into how critical theorists have sidestepped Lorde's anger at the racism within white feminist writings and thus misunderstood much of her work. As a result, Nayak ensures that feminist political engagement occupies a central place, both in her critique and her wonderfully forward-looking theory. The book is a must-read for all feminists and women’s studies students!’ – Kum-Kum Bhavnani, Department of Sociology, UC Santa Barbara, USATable of Contents1. Introduction: Race, Gender and Social Change 2. The Political Activism of Close Reading Practices 3. ‘Black feminism is not white feminism in blackface’: The Question of Black-Women-Only Services and Spaces 4. The Aporetics of Intersectionality 5. Conclusion: ‘Where Is the Love?’

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Book SynopsisDavid Alexander provides a concise yet comprehensive and systematic primer on how to prepare for a disaster. The book introduces the methods, procedures, protocols and strategies of emergency planning, with an emphasis on situations within industrialized countries. It is designed to be a reference source and manual from which emergency mangers can extract ideas, suggestions and pro-forma methodologies to help them design and implement emergency plans.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. 1 Aims, purpose and scope of emergency planning; 2 Methodology: making and using maps; 3 Methodology: analytical techniques; 4 The emergency plan and its activation; 5 The plan in practice: emergency management; 6 Specialized planning; 7 Reconstructive planning; 8 Emergency-management training; 9 Concluding thoughts. Glossary. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisThis book uses relatable case studies to dispense practical financial advice to educators. Written by an expert team of four award-winning economics educators, the book provides an engaging narrative specifically designed for teachers and their unique financial needs. Educators are attracted to the teaching profession for numerous reasons. Prospective teachers enter the profession believing it offers a certain level of job security and good benefits, usually including a defined-benefit, state-funded pension. But things are changing. Pensions vary widely from state to state and even within school districts. Many private schools do not offer even basic 403(b) saving plans and, when they do, they are often not very generous. Much the same can be said of many charter schools and private colleges and universities. The book consists of fourteen chapters covering a comprehensive group of topics specifically curated for educators teaching at the K-12 and university level, including saving for retirement, managing debt, investment strategies, and real estate. Each chapter begins with a case study of an educator in a specific financial situation, which sets the scene for the introduction and explanation of key concepts. The chapters include a Q&A section to address common questions and conclude with a “Financial 911” focusing on a financial emergency related to the chapter topic. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Yes, Teachers Can Be Financially Fit.- Chapter 2: Spending and Saving: A Guide for Teachers.- Chapter 3: Earning Extra Income.- Chapter 4: Teachers’ Wheels: Cars and Transportation.- Chapter 5: Walls and a Roof: Housing for Teachers.- Chapter 6: Managing Credit and Debt.- Chapter 7: Investment Basics for Teachers.- Chapter 8: Retirement for Public School Teachers.- Chapter 9: Saving for Retirement: Options for Charter and Private School Teachers.- Chapter 10: The Higher Education Connection.- Chapter 11: Educators and Insurance.- Chapter 12: Unconventional Risk Management.- Chapter 13: Teachers in a Market Economy.- Chapter 14. Don’t Keep It a Secret.

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Book SynopsisThis book guides human resource managers and professionals on how to manage organizations and its employees through bankruptcy and organizational change. While many books on bankruptcy are written from the perspective of bankruptcy attorneys and bankers, this book focuses on the employee communication and organizational aspects of bankruptcy from an HR and C-Suite perspective. It provides a deep understanding of the impact of bankruptcy on organizations and how to manage communication and employee engagement during this transition. The book also provides valuable and practical checklists and templates for employee communiqués, frequently asked questions, and preparing court-ordered information.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Types of Corporate Bankruptcies.- Chapter 2. Understanding How the Company Got Here and the Importance of Employee Engagement.- Chapter 3. Creating an Effective Employee Retention Plan.- Chapter 4. A Bankruptcy’s Effect on Benefits and the Barrage of Information Requests.- Chapter 5. Embarking on Change.- Chapter 6. Bold Communication.- Chapter 7. Bold Leadership.- Chapter 8. Be Mindful of You.- Chapter 9. Lessons Learned.- Chapter 10. Some Final Thoughts.

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Book SynopsisOne of the core functions of any successful business is the ability to manage and adapt to risk. In a global environment characterised by complexity, it is vital to be able to understand where risk lies and how it impacts upon business.This textbook presents a series of meta-level trends, including as geo-political risks, climate change, and technology, and explores how they are forming and reshaping the risk environment of business. Using a mix of micro and macro level analysis, students will be able to understand how seemingly random, global events, pose challenges for firms. Representing a bold sea-change in the study of international business, this book emphasises the practical elements that students will need to understand in order to succeed in the real world. Readers will not only learn how to understand and read risks in international markets, but they will also benefit from a tooklit to help them assess these processes. Ultimately, this textbook will furnish students with a full appreciation of the importance of risk in international systems.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Nature of Risk in the International System This chapter will seek to define the main concepts and frameworks to be utilised within this book. The form and nature of risk will be explored as will the multi-scalar nature of the international system. The chapter will offer initial explorations of the links between the two and outline the mains meta level risks/trends to be addressed within the rest of the book. Chapter 2: Globalising the Business Model This chapter will introduce readers to the concept of the business model as well as exploring the nature of risk within them. In so doing, the chapter will outline how globality places adaptive tensions upon business models by reshaping the context through which risk impacts upon a firm’s value creating capabilities whether in terms of operations, markets, partners, etc. Chapter 3: The State in the International System IB is based upon the operations of business between and within states. Thus on both a standalone basis - and as a result of interdependencies - an understanding of states as agents of change within the international system is needed. The chapter will assess the notions of how the state shapes and adapts to risk within the global system. The chapter will also look at different types of states and how risk tends to vary across them. Chapter 4: Geo-economic Risks These are risks to business sourced from shifts or changes in the global economic system that have an impact that is International in nature . Such changes can be either random or emerge as a result of processes within the global economy. The chapter will address the main forms of macro-economic risks that have the potential to impact upon the sustainability of business. Thus the chapter will look at patterns of growth, trade, investment and so on and explore how trends in these indicators alter the opportunities/risks faced by the global business system. Chapter 5: Environmental Risks This chapter will examine how long term changes in the natural environment are reshaping risks at the micro and macro level. This can be through naturally occurring events and processes that can impact upon international operations through disrupting supply chains etc. There is also the human sourced environment changes (such as climate change) and how policymakers and consumer concerns in this area is impacting (both negatively and positively) upon the operation of the international system. Chapter 6: Geopolitical risks The ability of firms to operate across borders will in no small part be defined by the relationships between states. This matters to business as globally stretched supply chains are at risk of disruption should state relations decline. Consequently, geopolitics can have a large impact upon firm performance. This chapter will not only explore the broad consequence of geo-political risk for business but also examine the main geo-political processes currently at play within the global commercial system are shaping the risk environment for IB. Chapter 7: Societal Risks Social risks have been emergent themes throughout the economic system shaped by a mix of factors such as changing demographics, inequality and immigration. This chapter in addressing these issues seeks to explore the main social tensions within the global system and how these are reshaping the effective operation of the international system. It will seek to assess the potential for instability from such processes as well as understanding the responses to such trends. Chapter 8: Technological Risk Businesses operate in shifting technological contexts has the potential to alter the risk context at both micro (for example commercial obsolescence) and macro (for example security) levels. The emergence of new technologies based on AI or the rise of additive manufacturing have the capability to reshape the form and nature of the international system and its operation. The chapter will identify the core themes in technological change and how such meta-trends are altering our understanding of IB. Chapter 9: Infrastructural Risk Activity at both macro and micro levels operates in a complex spatial system that depends upon multi-level (national, international, etc.) infrastructures to support activity across space especially with increasingly elongated, complex supply chains. This exposes both businesses and state to risks created by disruption (either natural or human) to economic infrastructures. This chapter will seek to explore these risks not just within man-made structures but also across the global commons and how these can shape the value creating capability of the system. Chapter 10: International Business and Risk This chapter will bring the analysis within the previous chapters together to develop a holistic perspective on risks within globalised business models. The chapter will seek to offer practical guidance in understanding how to assess risks within businesses that operate within increasingly complex international environments.

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Book SynopsisThe Towards Outstanding series offers essential resources for health and social care services regulated by the Care Quality Commission, built around the 'five questions' that inspectors use (are services safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led?). Written by a senior CQC inspector, Reducing Risk in Health and Social Care takes a close-up look at the 'are they safe?' aspect of assessment, showing that exceptional safety is about the consistent and effective identification and mitigation of everyday risks for the service type. The CQC has introduced a new approach involving 'quality statements', with a greater focus on risk, and this will be the first book to include the new standards. Drawing on her extensive experience, Terri Salt sets readers on the path towards excellence by sharing examples of what works in other services, best practice, and key aspects of the CQC published guidance.Table of ContentsPreface Disclaimer Introduction 1. Beginnings PART 1: Regulation and risk 2. The changes to the way health and social care services will be regulated 2. Risk based inspections and ratings changes 3. Statutory Notifications; 4. Know your service! 5. How easy is it to get outstanding for the safe question 6. Human factors PART 2: Quality Statements: a new approach 7. What are Quality Statements? 8. How Quality Statements link to regulations 9. The Fundamental Standards 10. Learning Culture 11. Safe systems, pathways and transitions 12. Safeguarding 13. Involving people to manage risks 14. Safe environments 15. Safe and effective staffing 16. Infection prevention and control 17. Medicines optimisation 18. Risk register Conclusion 19. Summary

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Book SynopsisInternet Security Alliance provides thought leadership in cybersecurity and works with the US government to advocate for public policy that will advance the interests of cybersecurity.Larry Clinton is President of the Internet Security Alliance. He advises industry and government on cyber policy and regularly appears in the media to provide an expert opinion. He has briefed NATO, the Organization of American States (OAS), G-20 and the US Congress. He has twice been named to the NACD 'Directorship 100' list of the most influential individuals in corporate governance.Trade Review"Cybersecurity is national security. The only way to effectively protect ourselves is through a collective defense model. Cybersecurity for Business describes the roles and responsibilities individuals across an organization must take in this new age to work together to protect their enterprise and, in so doing, contribute to our nation's defense." * GEN (Ret) Keith Alexander, Former head of US Cyber Command Co-CEO, IronNet Cybersecurity, Inc. *"Cybersecurity for Business is a bonfire of wisdom for leaders who desire to be part of the executive decision-making team in their organization. Co-authored by an extraordinary group of global leaders and luminaries with topics as diverse as 'managing' your board of directors, developing key inter-organizational relationships and aligning business goals to cybersecurity, among others, this book will find a home on the desk of leaders and managers across the cybersecurity community." * Mark Weatherford, former Deputy Undersecretary for Cybersecurity at the US Department of Homeland Security. Chief Security Officer at AlertEnterprise *"Cybersecurity for Business takes the complicated and ever-changing world of data security and technology and offers a remarkably cogent collection of guidance from industry experts. The result is a practical and wide-ranging text and a powerful tool for keeping businesses safe." * Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney, Distinguished Scholar in Residence at NYU School of Law; CNN Senior Legal Analyst; author of NYT bestselling 'Doing Justice' and host of 'Stay Tuned with Preet' *"Cybersecurity for Business is one of the few books that recognizes that cybersecurity is not just a technology issue - it's a strategy issue and a leadership issue. Here you'll find excellent and timely guidance that will help leaders around the company and the world do their part to succeed in an environment of cyber risk." * Daniel Dobrygowski, Head of Governance and Trust, World Economic Forum *"This ISA book on cybersecurity risk management hits the mark on enabling organizations to contextualize cyber risk to financial, operational and business outcomes. These core principles align to the heightened expectations across the regulatory (SEC), investor, risk management and boardroom communities." * Chris Hetner, Former Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to the SEC Chair and Special Advisor for Cyber Risk to the NACD *"Leadership and management of cyber risk continues to evolve. Beyond just C-Suites and IT departments, this book brings the role of the whole organization - HR, PR, finance, legal compliance, marketing, etc. - into sharp focus. Cybersecurity is a team sport that must address leadership, management and the culture of security throughout the entire business enterprise. Cybersecurity for Business sets the principles and de-facto standard for modern cyber risk management." * Harry D. Raduege, Jr. Lieutenant General, USAF (Ret) Chief Executive Officer, National Cybersecurity Center *"Cybersecurity for Business tracks the principles we recommend our college and universities follow to enhance their own cyber risk resilience. As such, it's an excellent book for graduate and undergraduate courses in cyber, and its use will help create a more coherent, secure and sustainable digital environment." * Henry Stoever, President and CEO, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) *"The aspect of Cybersecurity for Business that compelled me to adopt it as my textbook for Columbia's Enterprise Cyber Threats and Defenses course is the holistic approach taken to the defense of complex networks. As demonstrated by the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, dis-aligned localized defenses cannot withstand systematic attacks on complex multi-part networks. Even a single point of failure in an otherwise robust entity 'perimeter' renders the entire entity vulnerable. Because there is no security through obscurity, the only sustainable cyber defense is one architected top-down." * Dr. Corey Hirsch, CISO, Teledyne *"Cybersecurity for Business outlines a model any business should consider to align its technical systems with proper management to strengthen its cyber resilience. Besides serving as a guide to better manage cyber attacks, this book provides confirmation of our security program and the approach we've taken. Additionally, it reinforces concepts we routinely share with partners, customers, and other stakeholders across our ecosystems. What I like most is that it offers practical advice with a robust list of references for readers to dive even deeper into the various topics." * Jon Brickey, Senior Vice President Cybersecurity Evangelist, Mastercard *"Despite the deluge of cyber-attack headlines, too often boards of directors remain focused on how they should be preparing for the next inevitable breach, rather than thinking proactively about their cybersecurity oversight responsibilities. Cybersecurity for Business is an invaluable guide for directors and executives at organizations of all sizes to better understand the business, legal and technical dimensions of cybersecurity risk management, and how to optimize corporate governance to meet the challenges posed by multifaceted cyber threats. I consider it required reading for everyone interested in safeguarding their critical systems, supply chains, employees and customers." * Professor Scott J. Shackelford, JD, PhD, Chair, Indiana University Cybersecurity Risk Management Program *"The ISA's Cybersecurity for Business is the first comprehensive, practical, strategic and tactical guide to this rapidly evolving and constantly challenging subject that is both practical and academic. Indeed, it is exactly what I have been looking for as someone who both advises boards and management on strategic cyber risk management and governance and as a cyber-professor teaching a course on 'Cyber Leadership, Risk Oversight and Resilience' at NYU, where it will become my core textbook for future semesters. This is an outstanding contribution because it is written by people with direct experience on the front lines - indeed on the bleeding edge - of this ever-evolving threat and opportunity matrix and incorporates some of the groundbreaking risk governance work that Larry and the Internet Security Alliance have been doing for years with the NACD, the World Economic Forum and a number of leading industry associations around the world. And, finally, it goes beyond other publications by looking at the bigger systemic cyber-picture including the role of culture, economics, governance and how all the strategic and tactical dots interconnect. Kudos to Larry and his team - they really made it happen!" * Andrea Bonime-Blanc, Founder & CEO, GEC Risk Advisory *"Regardless of industry - whether it is agriculture, aviation or health care - organizations are all increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks, and businesses need to adapt accordingly. Cybersecurity for Business provides the tools for business and IT leaders alike to successfully navigate this new reality." * Richard Rocca, CISO, Bunge *"It is rare for a new volume to provide such excellent guidance on cyber for the working manager and practitioner. I hope board members and executives everywhere invest the time to absorb this book's fine contents." * Ed Amoroso, Former CISO, AT&T *"As an early advocate of enterprise risk management, I have seen the significant business value from better quantifying and integrating strategic, operational and financial risks. Cybersecurity cannot be managed effectively as a silo given its critical business and risk interdependencies. This practical book will help any organization break down that silo and address cybersecurity as a strategic, enterprise risk issue." * James C. Lam, President, James Lam & Associates; Chair of the Board, Recology; Chair of the Audit Committee, RiskLens; Author, 'Implementing Enterprise Risk Management' *"All businesses, large and small, will eventually find themselves the target of sophisticated cyber-attacks. Companies need to account for and adapt to this reality, especially as we all rely more on technology and data to drive our businesses. Cybersecurity for Business provides specific guidance for directors down to the front lines of IT, that, if followed, can place a company in a far better position to be armed and prepared for the inevitable cyber-attack." * Kevin Mandia, CEO, Mandiant *"Cybersecurity for Business is one of those rare practical books for businesses that can help large, medium and small companies manage the ongoing and unavoidable cyber risks now facing all industries. The threats facing manufacturers and all firms compound by the day, so learning these lessons now is crucial." * Jay Timmons, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers *"Utilities have been hit hard by hackers during the past few years, creating a need to balance risk with the demands of the new economics of the digital world. I cannot recommend Cybersecurity for Business enough. It helps organizations evaluate security for an enterprise-wide perspective consistent with the economics required to maintain effective service." * Ryan Boulais, Chief Information Security Officer, The AES Corporation *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Why we need to take an enterprise-wide approach to cyber risk; Chapter - 01: The growing cyber threat – Not just an "IT" issue; Chapter - 02: View from the top – How boards are addressing cyber risk; Chapter - 03: Structuring the organization for the digital age; Chapter - 04: A modern approach to assessing cyber risk; Section - TWO: How to manage cyber risk from an enterprise-wide perspective; Chapter - 05: The roles and responsibilities of human resource management in cybersecurity; Chapter - 06: The roles and responsibilities of legal and general counsel; Chapter - 07: The roles and responsibilities of audit and compliance; Chapter - 08: Cybersecure supply chain and third-party management; Chapter - 09: The roles and responsibilities of technical operations; Chapter - 10: The roles and responsibilities of external communications and crisis management; Chapter - 11: The roles and responsibilities in mergers and acquisitions; Chapter - 12: The roles and responsivities of cyber operations in developing a culture of security

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Book SynopsisMartin Massey has worked for some of the leading global insurance and risk consulting firms and has over 30 years of industry experience. He is the Managing Director of OneRisk Consulting Ltd, providing Enterprise Risk Management consultancy services with a focus on climate change risk management. He is Chair of the Institute of Risk Management's (IRM) Climate Change Special Interest Group and helped to design and launch the IRM's climate change training course. Martin Massey also wrote the IRM's Climate Change Practitioners Guide in 2021. He is based in London, UK.The IRM is a world leading professional body for risk management, driving excellence in managing risk to ensure organizations are ready for opportunities and threats of the future. They are headquartered in London, UK.Trade Review"A must-read for anyone managing climate risk. The book is insightful, informative and a great one stop shop among a plethora of thought leadership out there on the topic. Most importantly, the book contains excellent practical guidance on how to incorporate climate risk management into existing risk management frameworks and equally, how to start from scratch. I will certainly be consulting it." * Susan Young, CRO, R&Q *"Building on the existing tools and techniques of risk management Martin Massey methodically shows the reader how to encompass and embrace the challenges that climate change will bring to us all. The book is readily accessible for those new to risk management but will also bring fresh insight to those familiar with the concepts." * Roy Boukins, Group Risk Officer, Accelerant Holdings *"Finally, here is a book which provides risk and financial professionals with a roadmap for implementing climate risk into their thinking. The book contains a host of comprehensive detail to equip readers with everything they need to achieve the business transformation that is required." * Rachel Johnson, ACCA Global *"This book provides great insight for risk managers needing to navigate the challenges of climate change, particularly during this early exploratory stage as firms start to ramp up their expertise to improve understanding of risks and opportunities." * Judith Ellison, Business Development Manager, JBA Risk Management *"This book explains in a very clear and methodically way how to integrate climate risks into an existing ERM and Governance Framework." * Alfa Falconi, Director Enterprise Risk | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), NEOM *"Martin Massey has written a book which will be welcomed by the risk management community, but more importantly by their children and grandchildren as we wrestle with the changes required for a net zero future. I am confident that the book will greatly help the reader to bring climate risk into their thinking including the opportunities that climate change presents to us all." * Paul Mahon, Head of Technical Development, Cornish Mutual *"Addressing the overarching issue of how we inhabit the planet, Martin Massey's book informs and equips us superbly to develop a culture that unites everyone's positive efforts around a core consensus on climate risk. He draws together a superb array of expert insights, shows us all how to take reassuringly practical steps, and finds new opportunities for enterprise even as we engage with an existential threat." * Dr Roger Miles, Head of Faculty, UK Finance: Conduct Leaders Academy *"Building on existing tools and techniques of risk management, Martin Massey methodically shows the reader how to encompass and embrace the challenges that climate change will bring to us all. The book is readily accessible for those new to risk management but I am sure it will also bring fresh insight to those familiar with the concepts." * Derek Thrumble, Head of Analytics, Gallagher Specialty *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction - Climate change enterprise risk management in context; Chapter - 01: Climate change risk landscape and ERM maturity; Chapter - 02: Climate strategic positioning and risk appetite integration; Chapter - 03: Developing an effective climate governance framework; Chapter - 04: Climate change risk identification techniques including stakeholder mapping; Chapter - 05: Managing transition risks; Chapter - 06: Building climate resilience; Chapter - 07: Climate physical risks – Data sources, uses and challenges; Chapter - 08: Designing an effective climate emerging risk management process; Chapter - 09: Climate emerging trends, issues and challenges; Chapter - 10: Climate stress and scenario testing; Chapter - 11: Climate risk integration into specific business processes; Chapter - 12: Financial reporting and climate disclosures

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