The All Things Risk Podcast
In this episode, we talk about “tuning in” – into a noisy world so that we can make the best decisions possible. My guest is . Nuala is a best-selling author, an adjunct professor of behavioural science at Trinity College in Dublin, an independent non-executive director, a TEDx speaker and one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance. She is the author of the fabulous new book This conversation covers that and it is incredibly insightful and fun. Nuala shares several misjudgement ‘traps’ from her book – everything from ego to memory, power, identity and more. We also...
info_outline Ep. 216: Alison Taylor: On "Higher Ground" - How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent WorldThe All Things Risk Podcast
Today, I welcome back my friend to the show. Alison is a clinical professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and she is also the Executive Director of . She spent the last two decades consulting with multinationals on anti-corruption, risk, human rights, stakeholder engagement, and ethics and compliance. And she is the author of the fabulous new book, . And one of the reasons why I think it's a fabulous book is because it opens up a long overdue grown-up conversation about business in society. Alison takes on and challenges a number of pithy myths and notions that this stuff is...
info_outline Ep. 215: Paula Reid - On Cycling Across UkraineThe All Things Risk Podcast
Today, I welcome back to the show. Paula is known as the “Adventure Psychologist” because of her expertise in adventure psychology, which is all about surviving, coping, and thriving during challenge and uncertainty. So obviously, there are huge parallels to decision-making under or uncertainty and to many of my show's themes. And we talk a little bit about that at the outset of this episode. However, beyond that, this one is focused particularly around Paula's adventure cycling across the Ukraine from Odesa in the south to Chornobyl in the north, about 400 miles or 600 kilometres. She...
info_outline Ep. 214: Laura Fox - On "Canary Risk"The All Things Risk Podcast
Today, I'm delighted to welcome to the show. Laura is a risk management professional and the founder of , a firm that helps clients with outsourced risk management and to navigate uncertainty. Canary Risk is a relatively new firm, and Laura took her own personal and professional risks to set it up, so we obviously talk about that. We also cover the state of the risk profession, hiring, cognitive diversity, values, and so much more. Laura's enthusiasm, her curiosity, courage, and authenticity come through so well in this conversation, and my favourite part is towards the end when she...
info_outline Ep. 213: Colin Pereira - Decision-Making in International Journalism in High-Risk EnvironmentsThe All Things Risk Podcast
Today, we discuss decision-making in international journalism, particularly when it comes to high-risk environments like conflict zones and natural disasters. My guest is who was the Deputy Head of High Risk Security at the BBC and later Head of High Risk Security at ITN. Now he is a Director of the security consultancy HP Risk Management and a co-founder of Risk Pal, a risk assessment platform. Colin knows all about decision-making and risk to journalists in places like Ukraine and Gaza. He talks about that and the result is a fascinating conversation. We cover how decisions to deploy...
info_outline Ep. 212: Daniel Wagner - On The China EpiphanyThe All Things Risk Podcast
This is part 2 of 2 with on focuses on his fourth and latest book about China: . Show notes: _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: Learn more about
info_outline Ep. 211: Daniel Wagner - Living in China Under Zero CovidThe All Things Risk Podcast
This episode was recorded in June, 2022. My guest is , my co-author of Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era. Daniel had just spent 15 months living and working in China with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This coincided with China’s “zero covid” policy. This is a fascinating conversation that covers: · Quarantine in China · Life in Beijing as an expat (and under zero covid) · Working at the AIIB · Geopolitics · ...
info_outline Ep. 210: Garry Honey - On Leadership and Navigating UncertaintyThe All Things Risk Podcast
My latest guest is . Garry trains boards, non-executive directors, and business leaders on strategy, governance, risk, and communication. He is the founder of the consultancy and runs leadership courses for various business schools. In this conversation, we cover reputation, strategic risk, leadership, and decision-making in a crisis, why so few organizations try to map out a purpose, and a vision for their futures, uncertainty in the limits of knowledge, human factors, the problem with ESG, and so much more. If you are a leader in an organization, or if you're interested in some of the...
info_outline Ep. 209: Ben Cattaneo and Daniel Wagner: Decision-Making in the Poycrisis EraThe All Things Risk Podcast
This episode is a rather special one because it is about a book I have co-written entitled and I am joined by my co-author . We are dealing with a range of overlapping and acute crises – from climate change to geopolitical upheaval and societal polarisation. At the same time, the tools and the mindset to approach decision-making are no longer fit-for-purpose. Daniel and I discuss the polycrisis era and various aspects of it. We also cover a bit more at the end on decision-making, as we felt it was worth adding to the initial conversation. Daniel has been on the podcast...
info_outline Ep. 208: Constance Dierickx - The 'Decision Doctor®' on 'Meta Leadership'The All Things Risk Podcast
In this episode, I welcome to the show. She is known as the “Decision Doctor®” and advises leaders on high-stakes decisions (think mergers, divestments, strategic changes, crises, and so on). She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and is the author of three books, the latest of which is called . We talk about that in this episode and more including the role of physical states in decision-making, deconstructing success, the veneration of leaders, high-stakes decisions and much more. Show notes: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great...
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In this episode of the All Things Risk podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Bryce Hoffman, the founding partner and president of Red Team Thinking. Bryce is our first guest since launching the Decision-Making Studio (and we will be producing episodes more frequently) and I cannot think of a more appropriate guest.
Bryce Hoffman is best-selling author and an expert in the field of ‘red teaming,’ a practice that challenges strategies and enhances decision-making through the incorporation of contrarian perspectives. He brings a unique perspective to his work, having been the first civilian graduate of the US Army's Red Team University.
We begin our conversation by discussing leadership (and why Bryce views Elon Musk and Jack Welch as poor examples of leadership). Bryce then explains what red teaming is – it involves stress testing strategies, uncovering blind spots, and examining assumptions to improve decision-making. It's a method used by both military and corporate organizations to identify vulnerabilities and produce robust plans.
As we delve deeper, Bryce shares how red teaming can be particularly valuable in leadership roles. By embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of open dialogue, leaders can prevent groupthink and make better-informed decisions. He stresses the importance of challenging assumptions and valuing dissenting opinions, ultimately creating stronger organizations and resilient teams.
Throughout our discussion, Bryce provides lots of practical examples and actionable advice for implementing red team thinking in different contexts. We touch on the power of scenario planning, the benefits of actively seeking out devil's advocates, and the necessity of constantly reassessing strategies.
We wrap up our conversation by exploring the future of decision-making and the role that red teaming will play in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Bryce's insights leave us with a renewed appreciation for the value of critical thinking and the power of embracing opposing perspectives.
Show notes:
Book: Red Teaming: Transform Your Business By Thinking Like the Enemy
Bryce’s Book American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company
Peter Senge’s The Fifth Discipline
Shakespeare in the Bush by Laura Bohannan
The Logic of Failure by Dietrich Dörner
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
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