Chapter 4: Foresight for risk management
Managing uncertainty through foresight
Overview of what you'll find in Chapter 4:
- What risks could derail the CPD's success, and how can they be identified?
- How can risks be classified to identify which ones are more urgent or important to focus on?
- What strategies can UNDP implement for the different types of risk we identify?
- A clear understanding of UNDP's programmes and their objectives.
- Stakeholder engagement to provide diverse perspectives on risks.
- Access to scenarios (if using the Wind-tunnelling method).
- Promote critical thinking and encourage transparency in risk identification and management.
- Lead by example in emphasising the importance of preparedness.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure unbiased risk assessments.
For teams implementing the process:
This toolkit gives you a choice of two approaches to using foresight for risk management.