How to Participate in a
Risk Workshop

This short, practical course is designed as a pre-workshop activity, helping participants understand their role and how to contribute effectively. Participants will learn how to raise risks clearly, challenge constructively and share real-world insights without needing to be a risk expert.

By focusing on the behaviours that make risk workshops productive and inclusive, this course helps unlock better conversations, stronger risk understanding and a safer, more effective risk culture.

Key topics covered:

1. Purpose of a risk workshop

• Understanding the link between risk workshops and organisational objectives

• Why organisations conduct risk workshops

• The objectives and outcomes of effective risk workshops

• How workshops support risk-informed decision-making

2. Components of a risk workshop

• Defining the scope of a risk workshop

• Linking objectives to the workshop scope

• Understanding the key phases of a risk workshop:

  • Risk identification

  • Risk analysis

  • Risk evaluation

  • Risk treatment

• How each phase contributes to stronger risk management outcomes

3. Key steps in a risk workshop

• Preparing for a risk workshop

• Pre-workshop activities and expectations

• Facilitation techniques and supporting tools

• Key behaviours that contribute to productive discussions

• Maximising your contribution during the workshop

• Recognising and managing common biases using a practical bias cheat sheet

4. Who participates in risk workshops

• The role of subject matter experts

• The role of the risk profile owner

• The role of the facilitator

• How different participants contribute to workshop success

5. Cadence of risk workshops

• How often risk workshops should occur

• Factors that influence workshop frequency

• Time requirements for different types of risk workshops

• Maintaining effective engagement over time