WS2: Effective Risk Communication for Product Stewards

Westin Galleria Houston 

CM Credit Hours: 3.5 

Effective risk management is not just about compliance. It's about clear, strategic communication that drives informed decision-making. Product stewards 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 on?

This highly interactive workshop will explore 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.

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Present risks to a variety of audiences, improving the likelihood that more sustainable practices will be implemented.
• Demonstrate approaches and techniques for difficult conversations.
• Use risk assessment tools and negotiation practices in their workplaces.
 

• Methodology
• Risk identification and assessment
• Creativity, team engagement, and risk mitigation techniques
• Rapid idea generation tool
• Communicating risks and approaches to mitigation
• Understanding your audience and their values
• Constructing your message
• Monitoring risks
• Practice and critique
 

Issue and Crisis Management

Domain I: Assessment, Impact Analysis, & Risk Management

Campfire

Q&A

Small Group Discussion

Group activities

Hands-on demonstrations and practicum

Practice exercises

Advanced