WS2: Effective Communication of Risks for Product Stewards — Don't Be the One Who Has to Say, "I Told You So!"

Ms Leslie Martinich, M.A., M.S. Lead Instructor
Competitive Focus
West Lake Hills, TX 
United States of America
 
Mon, 9/15: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Workshop Half Day 
Westin Galleria Houston 
CM Credit Hours: 3.5 

Description

Effective risk management is not just about compliance; it's about clear, strategic communication that drives informed decision-making. As a Product Stewards, we are at the intersection of science, policy, and business, translating complex risks into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. But how do you ensure your message is heard, understood, and, most importantly, acted upon?
This highly interactive workshop explores the essential role of risk communication in product stewardship. Participants will learn how to assess, prioritize, and articulate risks. Through real-world examples, we'll practice communicating risks to various audiences, including organizational leaders and regulatory bodies. Through practice, attendees will learn how to navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
Attendees will leave with practical tools to enhance their risk communication skills, influence decision-making, and strengthen trust in their organizations.

Learning Objectives

Through practice, participants gain tools and skills to effectively present risks to a variety of audiences, improving the likelihood that more sustainable practices will be implemented.
Through discussion, participants refine their approaches to difficult conversations.
Participants take useful tools back to their workplaces for immediate use such as Risk Assessment tools and Negotiation Practices.
Through practice and critique, participants improve their techniques for delivering difficult messages. 

Course Outline

Brief Outline:
Methodology
Risk Identification and Assessment
Creativity, Team Engagement, and Risk Mitigation Techniques
Rapid Idea Generation Tool
Communication of Risks and Mitigation Approaches
Understanding your audience and their values
Constructing your message
Monitoring Risks

Practice and Critique

Abstract:
Effective risk management is not just about compliance; it's about clear, strategic communication that drives informed decision-making. As a Product Stewards, we are at the intersection of science, policy, and business, translating complex risks into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. But how do you ensure your message is heard, understood, and, most importantly, acted upon?

This highly interactive workshop explores the essential role of risk communication in product stewardship. Participants will learn how to identify, assess, prioritize, and articulate risks. Through real-world examples, we'll practice communicating risks to various audiences, including organizational leaders and regulatory bodies.

Through practice, attendees will learn how to navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
Attendees will leave with practical tools to enhance their risk communication skills, influence decision-making, and strengthen trust in their organizations. 

Product Stewardship Program Management

Issue and Crisis Management

Certified Professional Product Steward Domain Alignment

Domain I: Assessment, Impact Analysis, & Risk Management

Interactivity and Engagement

Campfire
Q&A
Small Group Discussion

Transfer of Knowledge

Group activities
Hands-on demonstrations and practicum
Practice exercises

Content Level

Advanced