Risk Leadership
ACN Risk Leadership adopts a proactive, strategic approach to identifying and managing risks, ensuring resilience and adaptability. Unlock your organisation’s risk maturity with our Integral Risk Diagnostic process, which empowers leadership through robust governance, a comprehensive risk framework, and effective control strategies. Supported by data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and the innovative Goat Risk® platform, we enable leaders to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and drive sustainable success. Enhance your team’s capabilities with ACN’s tailored training programme, equipping them to manage risks proactively and strengthen organisational resilience.
“Yes, becoming better at managing risk can significantly help your change programmes” – ACN Client
“A company can’t grow without taking risks, but it can be smart about considering these risks as part of the strategic planning process. Managing risk well is your commercial advantage!”
– Steve Lang, ACN Managing Director
Risk Product
A Risk Management framework solution, including processes and platforms, that enables our clients to better mitigate organisational risk their business may face in achieving goals and objectives.
Risk Management (powered by the GOAT RISK platform)
Elevate your organisation’s risk maturity with ACN’s Risk Management Framework Solution, designed to identify hidden risks and empower your leadership with robust governance, risk framework, and control strategies. Our partnership with GOAT Risk translates this process into action for our clients through a user-friendly, flexible, and affordable Enterprise Risk Management software solution. Experience the transformative power of this cutting-edge platform and see how our clients benefit from seamless tracking, reporting, and collaboration on risks.
Risk Training - Risk for Non-Risk Experts
Unlock the potential of your team with ACN’s training programme, designed specifically for non-risk professionals. Delivered in a cohort model, this programme strengthens participants’ understanding of Risk Management Principles and enhances organisational risk management using ACN tools and the Goat Risk® platform. By emphasising the importance of collective responsibility, this training fosters business agility, sustainability, and a competitive edge through proactive and engaged risk leadership and management.
Risk Leadership News
The Future of AI: Teaching Chatbots Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
AI is so prevalent in 2025, what are we learning? An overview from a small business with big ideas. High-Level Summary Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to logic and computation. The integration of emotional intelligence (EQ) into AI systems is...
The Missing Piece: Why Culture Surveys Fall Short Without a Dialogical Component
In the quest to understand and improve organisational culture, many HR manager turn to culture surveys. These surveys, often filled with a battery of questions about employee satisfaction, values alignment, and workplace dynamics, promise to deliver deep insights into...
Navigating Trauma in the Workplace: A Guide for Managers Using Humble Inquiry
Today's workplace can often be a highly stressed environment. Trauma is an unfortunate reality that many employees face. Whether it's due to personal issues, workplace accidents, or broader societal crises, the impact of trauma on employees can be profound and...
Linking Physical Safety and Psychological Safety – Is your organisation finding psychological safety harder to manage?
The link between physical safety and psychological safety lies in the fundamental need for individuals to feel secure in their environment. Physical safety refers to the protection from physical harm, while psychological safety involves feeling safe to express...
Misunderstanding Safety Commitment in Organisations: Insights from the Shop Floor
In the pursuit of creating safer workplaces, organisations often proclaim a strong commitment to safety. However, this commitment is frequently misunderstood, leading to unintended consequences such as blame culture and decreased overall safety. Renowned safety guru...
The Imperative of Safety Leadership: Navigating Risk in 2024
The Imperative of Safety Leadership: Navigating Risk in 2024 In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, globalisation, and unprecedented challenges, organisations face a complex landscape of risks and safety. From cyber threats and regulatory changes to...
ACN’s Dynamic Risk Model and Approach
The Case for Improved Risk Management Has the time has come for an improved approach to Risk Management? A need for an approach that reflects the current realities of the business environment. Many businesses are undertaking a reset post Covid and other market...
When Safety Opens A Door, Not Everyone Walks In
It‘s easy to get type cast in Hollywood, and it’s the same in Consulting. We are not a safety consultant however, from the platform of safety, possibility for deeper conversations regarding wellbeing and performance becomes easier. The last two weeks have been great...