2025: Global Risk Trends and impact in the SADC Region

R1800,00

Course Objective: Understand Global and Regional Risk Trends, Explore key global risk trends and their implications for the SADC region, Identify industry-specific challenges and opportunities within the region, Analyse Regional Risk Insights – Utilize findings from the ABSA and IRMSA 2024 Risk Reports to contextualize risks, Understand the macroeconomic and geopolitical risks impacting SADC countries, Prepare for Strategic Decision-Making – Equip executives with tools to navigate complex risk environments, Strengthen the integration of risk management into strategic planning.

Key benefits/ Outcomes – Enhanced Strategic Risk Awareness, Gain a clear understanding of global and regional risk trends, Informed Regional Perspective, Understand the unique risk landscape in SADC countries through expert analysis, Benchmark your organization’s risk posture against regional trends, Actionable Takeaways – Develop strategies to address critical risks in your organization and access tools and frameworks to support ongoing risk management efforts.

Morning Session: Global and Regional Risk Landscape

Session 1: Global Risk Trends and Their Implications

  • Key insights from global risk reports and trends (e.g., economic shifts, climate risks, technology disruptions).
  • Emerging risks shaping the global business environment.
  • Discussion: How global trends translate to regional contexts.

Session 2: Risk Insights from the ABSA Report on SADC Countries

  • Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks in the SADC region.
  • Opportunities for growth and resilience in the region.
  • Case studies: Success stories from organizations navigating SADC-specific risks.

 Afternoon Session: Strategic Risk Management for Decision-Makers

Session 3: Leveraging COSO ERM and IIA INC Best Practices

  • Overview of the COSO ERM Framework and its application to executive decision-making.
  • Internal audit’s role in strengthening risk governance.
  • Practical tools to enhance risk oversight and performance monitoring.

Session 4: IRMSA 2024 Risk Report – Insights for Action

  • Overview of key findings and risk priorities for the SADC region.
  • Aligning organizational risk strategy with IRMSA recommendations.
  • Group exercise: Developing strategies to address priority risks in your industry.