Risk Champions Master Class

 

Dates | 18 – 19 May 2026

Duration | 2 Days

Devery Method | Online

Fee | USD 299/ ZAR4,900

Group discounts | 5 or more from one entity pay USD 280/ ZAR 4,500

Registration closing date | 8 May 

 

Background

 

Risk Champions play a critical role in strengthening an organisation’s risk culture and ensuring that risk management is embedded into everyday decision‑making. They serve as the bridge between operational teams and the central risk function, helping to identify sources of uncertainty, emerging risks, communicate concerns, and promote proactive risk behaviours. Unlike risk managers, who focus on enterprise‑wide oversight, Risk Champions operate within their departments, offering practical insights and ensuring that risk processes are applied consistently throughout the organisation.

 

As organisations face increasing uncertainty—from regulatory changes to technological disruption—the need for empowered Risk Champions has grown globally. They help translate risk frameworks into actionable steps, support compliance, and encourage accountability at all levels. Effective Risk Champions are not only knowledgeable about risk principles; they are influential communicators who can shape behaviour, challenge assumptions, and drive resilience. Their presence strengthens governance, improves decision quality, and supports long‑term organisational sustainability.

 

Course Description

The Global Risk Champion Masterclass is an intensive one‑day programme designed to equip professionals with the practical skills, mindset, and confidence needed to support effective risk management within their organisations. This masterclass provides a clear understanding of the Risk Champion role and its importance in strengthening governance, improving decision‑making, and embedding a strong risk culture. Through a blend of expert instruction, real‑world case studies, interactive exercises, and practical tools, participants learn how to identify, assess, and communicate risks with clarity and influence. The course also explores how Risk Champions can drive accountability, support strategic objectives, and promote resilience across departments. 

 

Course objectives

By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:

• Understand the strategic role of Risk Champions and how they support organisational resilience.

• Apply key principles of Enterprise Risk Management, including ISO 31000 and COSO frameworks.

• Identify, assess, and prioritise risks using practical tools and structured techniques.

• Develop effective risk response strategies and design appropriate controls.

• Communicate risk insights clearly through concise reports and visual dashboards.

• Facilitate risk discussions across departments and support a strong risk culture.

• Analyse real‑world case studies to extract lessons on governance, culture, and decision‑making.

• Influence stakeholders and promote risk‑aware behaviour without relying on formal authority.

• Contribute to building a sustainable, organisation‑wide risk champion network.

 

Target Audience

• Risk officers, analysts, and managers

• Internal auditors

• Compliance professionals

• Operations managers

• Project managers

• Entrepreneurs and SME leaders

• Public sector professionals

• Students entering risk careers