Why do people think only about risk management until there's a crisis?

By David Gregory
Community contribution / September 1, 2020

Working in risk management, this is one of my biggest concerns and ongoing frustrations. Why don’t people take action, manage and reduce risk until it’s too late?

Far too many schools and organisations wait until they’ve had a major incident to ensure they have systems in place ...

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By David Gregory

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I’ve been an outdoor education teacher for 24 years. I’ve planned and run activities across five states of Australia and the US. I’ve worked in coastal, remote, wilderness and alpine environments. Much of my work has been in risk assessment, risk management, operational management and just having some awesome adventures! I now work as a safety specialist trainer and reviewer for any program which leaves the school grounds. Get in touch with me :) www.xcursionsafety.com

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