Problem Derivation and Risk Assessment Training Course
The Problem Definition and Risk Evaluation course is a thorough two-day programme designed to bridge the gap between identifying organisational challenges and implementing secure, data-driven solutions. This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level individuals who wish to focus on analytical precision: moving beyond surface-level symptoms to find the root causes of business issues and structuring them for clear decision-making. The second day shifts to strategic foresight, teaching participants how to quantify uncertainty through formal risk assessment, evaluate potential impacts, and develop robust response strategies.
The objective of the training is to develop skills in properly defining business problems and assessing risks associated with decisions, projects, and organisational changes.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish symptoms from actual problems,
- Structure business problems,
- Identify and classify risks,
- Assess the impact and probability of risks,
- Formulate risk mitigation actions.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
This course is available as onsite live training in Kenya or online live training.
Course Outline
Defining Business Problems
1. What is a business problem
- Problem vs. symptom
- Business context of the problem
- Impact of an incorrect problem definition
2. Problem identification techniques
- Stakeholder analysis
- Information gathering
- Structuring observations
3. Problem structuring
- Breaking problems down into elements
- Cause-and-effect relationships
4. Problem prioritization
- Business criteria
- Scale of impact
- Urgency and complexity
Risk Assessment
1. Introduction to risk assessment
- What is risk
- Operational, project, and strategic risk
2. Risk identification
- Sources of risk
- Internal and external risks
3. Risk assessment
- Probability
- Impact
- Risk matrices
4. Risk responses
- Avoidance
- Mitigation
- Acceptance
5. Risk reporting
- Communicating risk to stakeholders
- Risk monitoring
Requirements
- Professional Experience in business analysis, project coordination, or a leadership role involving decision-making.
- Knowledge Level: A foundational understanding of business processes and project lifecycles (Intermediate entry level).
- Competencies: Basic familiarity with logical thinking frameworks
Audience:
- Business analysts
- Project Managers,
- Team Leaders, decision-makers.
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Course - Modelowanie procesów biznesowych z wykorzystaniem UML i BPMN
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