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.

    Read more about these two approaches