The Failure of Risk Management: Why It's Broken and How to Fix It
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.94 (732 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470387955 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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President of Alliance Group consulting"In his trademark style, Doug asks the tough questions on risk management. The solutions involve combinations of scientifically proven and frequently used methods from nuclear power, exploratory oil, and other areas of business and government. He has applied innovative risk assessment and risk management methods in government and corporations since 1994."Doug Hubbard, a recognized expert among experts in the field of risk management, covers the entire spectrum of risk management in this invaluable guide. There are specific value-added take aways in each chapter that are sure to enrich all readers including IT, business management, students, and academics alike"—Peter Julian, former chief-information officer of the New York Metro Transit Authority. An essential guide to the calibrated risk analysis approachThe Failure of Risk Management takes a close look at misused and misapplied basic analysis methods and shows how some of the most popul
"…shows how to identify and fix hidden problems in risk management. He uses real world examples to reveal serious problems in common quantitative and qualitiative approaches to risk analysis." (Book News, August 2009)
Problems shown in a risky topic. A thorough assessment of current risk assessment methods and their shortcomings. Hubbard takes the reader through some historic events that showcase shortcomings in different fields in regards to risk management. Rooting his points in both case studies and citatio. "One of the Most Important and Valuable Business Books Written in Many Years" according to Steven Kirkpatrick. I have been involved in business consulting, investment management, business valuation and corporate governance for most of the past 25 years, and I can say without hesitation that Doug Hubbard's book on The Failure of Risk Management is an outstanding and elucida. Rock Doctor said Risk managment from the mineral explorer's perspective. I work in the mineral exploration industry where managing risk is a daily aspect of life as we know that more than 95% of the time an exploration project will fail. Therefore, like others in my industry (which spends about $10 Billion a year, globally)I am very in