Risk is part of life whether you are developing a new orientation program or planning a department luncheon. No endeavor ever goes off completely as planned. Glitches, whether large or small, can derail your work if you are unprepared. Planning to manage risks assures a greater chance for minimum impact to schedule, cost, and desired results. We intuitively include some risks in all our plans. Many of us fail to analyze and plan to mitigate risks systematically in all our work. Even more problematic, we don't plan for unexpected risks. Learn to create mitigation plans for anticipated risks and a plan to deal with the unexpected. Use standard tools to analyze risks and prioritize the need for planning. Be confident, stop "firefighting," and manage risk strategically.

Risk Management is an ongoing challenge for every manager. Managing risks successfully is fundamental. The pandemic made us realize the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. Managers cannot afford to fail to analyze and plan to mitigate old and new risks systematically.

You know how to put systems and policies in place generally. Every organization is in a different situation and you are grappling with establishing approaches which work in your specific environment. After the pandemic, some workers returned to work unscathed while others suffered from PTSD. You must continue to deal with this while facing new risks and challenges. Continuous risk management planning is a required components of your strategic and operational plans.