The ISO 31000:2018 standard provides internationally recognized guidelines for establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective risk management frameworks within organizations. This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to lead ISO 31000 implementation initiatives and drive organizational risk management maturity. Through detailed examination of the standard's principles, framework, and process components, participants will learn to align risk management with organizational objectives and create sustainable risk management capabilities. The course emphasizes practical implementation strategies that enable organizations to manage uncertainty effectively while creating and protecting value across all operations.
ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Guidelines Lead Implementer
Risk and Crisis Management
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and apply ISO 31000:2018 requirements
- Design and implement risk management frameworks
- Lead risk management implementation projects
- Align risk management with organizational objectives
- Develop risk management policies and procedures
- Integrate risk management into decision-making processes
- Monitor and evaluate risk management performance
- Facilitate risk management training and awareness
- Prepare organizations for risk management maturity assessment
- Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices
Target Audience
- Risk Management Leaders
- Compliance Managers
- Quality Management Professionals
- Internal Auditors
- Project Management Office Staff
- Business Process Owners
- Management System Implementers
- Organizational Development Specialists
Methodology
- Detailed case studies of ISO 31000 implementation
- Framework design workshops
- Implementation planning exercises
- Stakeholder analysis simulations
- Risk assessment practical sessions
- Group discussions and problem-solving
- Implementation roadmap development
Personal Impact
- Enhanced expertise in international risk standards
- Improved project leadership capabilities
- Stronger strategic thinking and planning skills
- Increased confidence in risk governance
- Better change management abilities
- Enhanced consulting and facilitation skills
Organizational Impact
- Standardized risk management approach
- Improved risk-based decision making
- Enhanced organizational resilience
- Better alignment with international best practices
- Stronger stakeholder confidence
- More efficient resource allocation for risk treatment
Course Outline
ISO 31000:2018 Overview
Standard Framework- Scope, purpose, and key concepts of ISO 31000
- Relationship with other standards and frameworks
- Benefits of ISO 31000 implementation
- Terms and definitions
- Structure of the standard
- Integrated principle application
- Structured and comprehensive approach
- Customized implementation
- Inclusive stakeholder engagement
- Dynamic and responsive adaptation
Risk Management Framework Design
Framework Components- Leadership and commitment requirements
- Integration into organizational processes
- Design of framework architecture
- Implementation planning
- Evaluation and improvement mechanisms
- Understanding internal and external context
- Stakeholder analysis and expectations
- Defining risk management criteria
- Risk appetite and tolerance definition
- Scope, boundaries, and applicability
Risk Management Process Implementation
Process Components- Communication and consultation strategies
- Scope, context, and criteria application
- Risk assessment methodology
- Risk treatment selection
- Monitoring and review activities
- Risk identification methods
- Risk analysis approaches
- Risk evaluation against criteria
- Documentation and reporting
- Tools and techniques application
Integration and Implementation
Organizational Integration- Aligning with organizational objectives
- Integrating with existing management systems
- Change management strategies
- Resource allocation and budgeting
- Timeline development and management
- Developing implementation roadmap
- Stakeholder engagement plans
- Communication strategy development
- Training and competency development
- Pilot program implementation
Monitoring and Performance Evaluation
Performance Measurement- Key risk indicators development
- Framework performance metrics
- Process effectiveness measures
- Maturity model assessment
- Management review preparation
- Internal audit program development
- Management review processes
- Continual improvement mechanisms
- Corrective action processes
- Documentation and record keeping
Leadership and Culture Development
Leadership Role- Sponsorship and governance
- Accountability structures
- Decision-making integration
- Performance management alignment
- Reporting to governance bodies
- Developing positive risk culture
- Awareness and training programs
- Behavioral reinforcement mechanisms
- Communication strategies
- Recognition and reward systems
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