EPISODE · Jan 27, 2024 · 45 MIN
Gray Rhino Risk Management | Strategic Decision-Making with Michele Wucker
from RiskMasters | Trailblazing Risk Leadership · host Julien Haye | Strategic Risk Leadership Expert | Author of The Risk Within
Discover how to spot the risks hiding in plain sight. Michele Wucker, author of The Gray Rhino, joins Julien Haye to explore why leaders and boards systematically miss high-probability threats—and how to build a risk management culture that doesn't. Learn frameworks for better strategic decision-making, enterprise risk visibility, and risk ownership in this CPD-accredited episode.In this episode of RiskMasters, you will discover: Michele Wucker's professional evolution from media executive to becoming a global economic policy expert and the founder of Gray Rhino and Company. The concept and significance of the "Gray Rhino" in risk management, and how Michele's diverse cultural experiences have shaped her approach to understanding and addressing global risks. Her insights into the future of risk management, particularly the role of psychological safety in organisations and the importance of self-awareness for emerging risk leaders.More about Michele Wucker: Michele Wucker is the founder of the Chicago-based advisory firm Gray Rhino and Company and the author of THE GRAY RHINO and its sequel, YOU ARE WHAT YOU RISK. Her work focuses on strategic advisory and global economic policies. A former media and think tank executive drawing on decades of experience in global finance and economics, she works at the nexus of policy, behavioural science, and business strategy. Her approach is unique in that it integrates these diverse areas to provide comprehensive insights into risk management and decision-making.Outside her professional life, Michele enjoys walking her dog along Lake Michigan, cooking, and engaging in creative and systems thinking activities. Her personal interests and experiences play a significant role in her approach to understanding and communicating complex risk management concepts.Read the podcast notes and summary article: https://www.aevitium.com/post/riskmasters-with-michele-wuckerFind out more about Michele WuckerLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wucker/Website: thegrayrhino.comDownload your CPD Certificate:Link: https://thecpd.group/podcastAccreditation number: 800037Please Enjoy!Don't miss out on future episodes! Hit that subscribe button on your favourite podcasting platform, and stay tuned for fascinating discussions on risk management – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts, or follow on my website www.aevitium.com
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Discover how to spot the risks hiding in plain sight. Michele Wucker, author of The Gray Rhino, joins Julien Haye to explore why leaders and boards systematically miss high-probability threats—and how to build a risk management culture that doesn't. Learn frameworks for better strategic decision-making, enterprise risk visibility, and risk ownership in this CPD-accredited episode.In this episode of RiskMasters, you will discover: Michele Wucker's professional evolution from media executive to becoming a global economic policy expert and the founder of Gray Rhino and Company. The concept and significance of the "Gray Rhino" in risk management, and how Michele's diverse cultural experiences have shaped her approach to understanding and addressing global risks. Her insights into the future of risk management, particularly the role of psychological safety in organisations and the importance of self-awareness for emerging risk leaders.More about Michele Wucker: Michele Wucker is the founder of the Chicago-based advisory firm Gray Rhino and Company and the author of THE GRAY RHINO and its sequel, YOU ARE WHAT YOU RISK. Her work focuses on strategic advisory and global economic policies. A former media and think tank executive drawing on decades of experience in global finance and economics, she works at the nexus of policy, behavioural science, and business strategy. Her approach is unique in that it integrates these diverse areas to provide comprehensive insights into risk management and decision-making.Outside her professional life, Michele enjoys walking her dog along Lake Michigan, cooking, and engaging in creative and systems thinking activities. Her personal interests and experiences play a significant role in her approach to understanding and communicating complex risk management concepts.Read the podcast notes and summary article: https://www.aevitium.com/post/riskmasters-with-michele-wuckerFind out more about Michele WuckerLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wucker/Website: thegrayrhino.comDownload your CPD Certificate:Link: https://thecpd.group/podcastAccreditation number: 800037Please Enjoy!Don't miss out on future episodes! Hit that subscribe button on your favourite podcasting platform, and stay tuned for fascinating discussions on risk management – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts, or follow on my website www.aevitium.com
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