Benefits of consultancy services outweigh risks Hope Kiwekete 26th Feb 2020 Risk Perspective The ISO 20700 Guidelines for Management Consultancy Services offer a wealth of information for delivery of management consultancy services. Here are some insights Despite the unpredictable economic climate, t... Read More...
Why are social-risk discussions so hard? Hope Kiwekete 18th Oct 2019 Risk Perspective The risk landscape is ever changing and there will never be a dull moment for risk practitioners Many organisations are striving to uplift the communities in which they operate through corporate social respon... Read More...
Key questions for monitoring and review of risk/opportunities Hope Kiwekete 21st Aug 2019 Risk Perspective One of the most frequently asked questions is: how often should risks and opportunities be reviewed and monitored? The answer helps us establish whether an organisation’s risk-management process is effective T... Read More...
Adopting a risk mindset Hope Kiwekete 19th Jun 2019 Risk Perspective It is not too late for all sectors of industry to take lessons from the recent Boeing 737 MAX tragedy and adopt workplace strategies that focus on the benefits of a risk mindset in operations and activities In... Read More...
Forewarned is not always forearmed Hope Kiwekete 24th Apr 2019 Risk Perspective From natural environmental disasters to the impact on the environment by human activity, there are countless factors to consider when it comes to the management of environmental risks During January 2019, the ... Read More...
When risk controls fail Hope Kiwekete 26th Feb 2019 Risk Perspective During December 2018, I experienced a scenario that could trigger a debate on what happens when risk controls fail One of the critical skills needed by a bank teller is the ability to recognise potential risks... Read More...
Achieving sustained success with ISO 9004:2018 Hope Kiwekete 15th Jan 2019 Risk Perspective The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published its new quality management standard, ISO 9004:2018, which aims to help companies achieve sustained success. According to ISO, before any s... Read More...
Jumping without a ‘chute? Hope Kiwekete 25th Oct 2018 Risk Perspective Why do some employers fail to manage occupational health and safety (OHS) risks? General Colin Powell is a retired United States (US) Army general and former US National Security Advisor. He narrates how on on... Read More...
Exploring the revised ISO 19011:2018 Hope Kiwekete 24th Aug 2018 Risk Perspective The new standard places emphasis on risks, opportunities and auditor competence. Have you ever wondered why auditors are often referred to as the backbone, ears and eyes of top management? This is because the ... Read More...
Keep nothing under the table, except your shoes Hope Kiwekete 26th Jun 2018 Risk Perspective "Unmanageable fraud and corruption" has been identified as one of South Africa's top risks. Could Exploring the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System provide a solution? The 30th African Union Summit... Read More...
