JULIAN TALBOT

Following on from my previous post, Risk Communication Issues, if we want to understand why otherwise knowledgeable health professionals...

On July 21, 2021, President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall, “ You’re not going to get COVID if you have these vaccinations . ” I...

Risk is complicated, right? That's partly because the fundamentals are often overlooked. The Stroud Matrix is my attempt to take a step...

It has taken me 20 years to work out the process for writing and publishing quality books. Here is that process.

Artificial intelligence risks are not technological or ethical issues but are fundamentally driven by species-level evolutionary survival...

In the 21st century, the era of artificial intelligence and genetic engineering, we should expect to encounter ‘swans’ of all shapes,...

The advice to "trust your gut" is often given as a standalone solution to complex decisions. However, this oversimplifies a nuanced...

We've heard of the all hazards approach to risk management. But what of it's counterpart, the all opportunities approach? Maybe another...

Human beings have great difficulty in making accurate judgments under uncertainty. Often, we must make difficult decisions when reliable...

The ISO31000 definition of risk (the effect of uncertainty on objectives) includes both positive and negative outcomes. This is at odds...

A SWOT analysis, standing for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, is a strategic planning tool that can be crucial for...

It's not just you. Time seems to go by faster for everyone as we age. This can have all sorts of weird side effects, and impact the way...

In security risk management, the ability to adapt and respond to ever-evolving threats is paramount. This article describes some powerful...

In the complex and unpredictable landscape of modern business, risk management stands as a beacon guiding organizations toward...

Scenario workshops are invaluable for envisioning plausible futures and formulating strategies to navigate them. However, the success of...

Risk matrices have become ubiquitous in the business world. Risk matrices are a go-to approach for evaluating and prioritizing risks from...

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) is a broad term that refers to the processes and systems an organization puts in place to ensure...

After a few decades of analysis, these are my thoughts about the emerging security risks that are likely to dominate in 2024. I'm kidding...

This mini-course provides an in-depth understanding of risk management frameworks and their importance in organizations. You will learn...

Examining the Reproducibility Crisis, Mask-Wearing Controversy, and Disagreements in Scientific Fields Many of my articles are about...

It shouldn't be news to anyone that a well-defined, multi-dimensional strategy is critical in our rapidly evolving landscape of the early...

I've worked in risk management for over 35 years, and a few common threads run through those years. We all agree (most of us, at least)...

Let's talk about exams and grades. Those magical letters and percentages that hover over students like a relentless storm cloud....

PAC Model: The Triad Of Control Effectiveness Effectively managing an organization's controls requires a deep understanding of three key...