Risk as a Catalyst: Smarter Strategies for Stronger Outcomes

Effective risk management has become essential for organizations operating in a fast moving and unpredictable world. Market shifts, emerging technologies, regulatory pressures, and sudden disruptions demand a smarter and more proactive approach to navigating uncertainty.

Organizations that identify and address risks early are better positioned to protect their assets, maintain resilience, and stay aligned with strategic goals. A structured risk management approach not only helps anticipate challenges but also uncovers opportunities, strengthens reputation, and builds stakeholder trust.

When embedded into everyday decision making, risk management becomes a driver of continuous improvement and organizational agility. By integrating it into core strategy, businesses can elevate performance, accelerate growth, and build long term resilience.

Objective

• Define risk and its impact on organizational success
• Recognize key risk categories
• Apply practical tools to identify and assess risks
• Prioritize risks based on likelihood and impact
• Build effective risk mitigation strategies
• Use established risk management frameworks
• Track and evaluate risk controls
• Strengthen a culture of proactive risk awareness

Agenda

• Introduction
• Brief overview of risk management
• How to analyze risk and identify interested parties involved in the process
• Examples of tools that can be used
• Q and A

Target Audience

• Managers and team leaders making operational decisions
• Risk management and compliance professionals
• Executives shaping organizational strategy
• Quality and assurance officers
• Project managers overseeing risk sensitive initiatives
• Small business owners managing day to day uncertainties

Language: English

Cost: No charge

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Speakers

Sabrina Ippolito

Lead Auditor

With a strong passion for implementing efficient, effective, and lean quality systems, Sabrina believes that every successful organization is a learning organization. She works with companies to break down silo mentalities and unlock talent across teams.

Sabrina is a classically trained biochemist and Certified Lead Auditor who supports organizations in maintaining compliance and certification across multiple industries and standards, including pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and general manufacturing. She has directed and improved quality systems to reduce deficiencies and increase product flow across the United States, Canada, and Europe. She is affiliated with the Ordre des chimistes du Québec and the American Society for Quality.

Cindy Haight

Regional Sales Manager, Industrial and Mobility, SGS North America, Inc.

Cindy began her career in the certification industry 20 years ago as a Global Key Account Manager for another certification body, helping large international organizations achieve their certification objectives. In 2016, she transitioned into training solutions, customer support, and operational process management. Cindy joined SGS in January 2022 and specializes in management system standards related to quality, health and safety, and environmental performance.

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