riskologists

Season Conclusion | S3 Closing Monologue

This is the Closing Monologue for our third season of riskologists. Our hosts, Patrick Bradshaw and Nicola Boyle, will be rounding off the season and reflecting back on the key takeaways and theme. As well as offering their own piece of advice!Enjoy!Please find our hosts on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bradshaw-89995314a/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-boyle-506537209/Please find the riskologists podcast on LinkedIn and through our website:https://www.linkedin.com/company/riskologistshttps://www.optimise-risk.co.uk/riskologists/

S3 Ep12 | Blueprints and Algorithms: AI, Risk Management & Construction with Chiara Simonetti

For the 12th and final time for Season 3, Nic and Pat are joined by the brilliant Chiara Simonetti to discuss AI's interface with Risk Management in the construction industry. Successes, challenges, technology, and implementation are key themes throughout. We’ll also explore Chiara’s journey in the construction industry, examining how she has tackled its unique challenges while assessing the effectiveness of AI in this sector across the Middle East, where she lives and works.Key themes explored are:➡ Chiara's journey to date➡ How is AI currently being used in Construction➡ How is AI enabling us to become more efficient➡ Implementation in large vs smaller organisations ➡ The role of P3 professionals in its success➡ Preparing for implementation➡ Ethical concerns ➡ Influence of AI in construction and tangible ROI➡ Future innovations and their potential impacts➡ Successes and challenges in its implementation ➡ Embracing AIEnjoy!Please find our hosts on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bradshaw-89995314a/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-boyle-506537209/Please find Chiara on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiara-simonetti/Please find the riskologists podcast on LinkedIn and through our website:https://www.linkedin.com/company/riskologistshttps://www.optimise-risk.co.uk/riskologists/

S3 Ep11 | Risk Managers: The Role Then, Now & Tomorrow with Donna Festorazzi

After a 3 year hiatus, Donna Festorazzi is back on the riskologists podcast for the penultimate episode of season 3! She joined Pat and Nic via Zoom, tuning in from the Middle-East to discuss the role of the risk manager, yesterday, today and tomorrow.They take a trip down memory lane to reminisce on Donna's first few years in the profession as a graduate vs her role now as a strategic leader and if the skills, behaviours and characteristics required to be successful then, still stood true today.Key themes explored are:➡ Donna's journey to date➡ The role of the risk professional and perception 20 years ago➡ Key skillset sought ➡ Training, development & KPI's for success➡ How has the role changed?➡ KPI's for success for the modern risk professional➡ How to become more valuable➡ Soft skills vs technology➡ The future of the professionEnjoy!Please find our hosts on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bradshaw-89995314a/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-boyle-506537209/Please find Donna on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-festorazzi-msc-risk-management-cfirm-mapm-msp-46b6b45b/Please find the riskologists podcast on LinkedIn and through our website:https://www.linkedin.com/company/riskologistshttps://www.optimise-risk.co.uk/riskologists/

S3 Ep10 | Why Automation matters in the Age of AI with Dr. Andrew Watts & Tim Hess

In Episode 10 of the riskologists podcast, the riskologists team recently travelled over the Pennines for this double header with the brilliant Andrew & Tim.In the age of AI, we dive into why automation is as important to the risk practitioner as ever. Tools, techniques, and tips on how to continually 'sharpen your axe' are constant throughout, and we discuss how automating more of your role can free up your time to really add value.Key themes explored are:➡ Andrew and Tim's journey to date➡ Automation vs AI - a balance➡ Automation vs manual - sharpening your axe➡ Experiences of automating with current available products➡ Biggest value propositions➡ Low hanging fruit for automating your role➡ How to best spend the time savedEnjoy!Please find our hosts on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bradshaw-89995314a/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-boyle-506537209/Please find Andrew & Tim on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrew-watts-33151415/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hess-7813219/Please find the riskologists podcast on LinkedIn and through our website:https://www.linkedin.com/company/riskologistshttps://www.optimise-risk.co.uk/riskologists/

S3 Ep9 | Risk on the Menu: Balancing your Appetite for Success with Hannah Wynne

In Episode 9 of the riskologists podcast, Hannah recently joined Pat and Nic for garbed in their Xmas jumpers for a festive special; however, it wasn't Christmas dinner on the menu, it was risk.Risk appetite, tolerance, and capacity remain critical themes in today's business landscape. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of defining them, the strategies for effectively cascading them from the strategic level into the P3 environment, and how organizations can future-proof their approach.We explore keeping risk appetite dynamic and actionable—aligning strategic vision with operational execution while building resilience in an ever-evolving risk landscape.Key themes explored are:➡ Hannah's journey to date➡ Introduction of the nuances between TAC➡ Resilience vs risk management maturity ➡ Challenges defining these statements at a strategic level➡ Evolution of the concept of risk appetite over Hannah's career➡ Cascading the defined appetite statement into the P3 environment➡ The role of advancing technology in the definition, development and monitoring of appetite➡ Future-proofing appetiteEnjoy!Please find our hosts on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bradshaw-89995314a/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-boyle-506537209/Please find Hannah on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-wynne-24702723/Please find the riskologists podcast on LinkedIn and through our website:https://www.linkedin.com/company/riskologistshttps://www.optimise-risk.co.uk/riskologists/