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The Risk Management Body of Knowledge connects the reasons for managing risk with the structures and activities that put it into practice. Start with the foundations, or use this outline to find the question you need to work through.
The opening chapters introduce RMBOK, the history and future of risk, and the terminology used throughout the book.
1. Risk Management Foundations
Build a working understanding of risk concepts, practical models, human factors and quantitative methods.
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1.1 Overview
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1.2 Key Concepts
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1.3 Tools and Models
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1.4 Human Factors
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1.5 Quantitative Methods
2. Risk Management Standards
Compare the purpose, scope and application of established approaches to risk management.
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2.1 Overview
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2.2 ISO 31000 Standard
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2.3 COSO ERM vs ISO 31000
3. Risk Management Principles
Examine the principles behind risk decisions and how they guide practice in different contexts.
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3.1 Overview
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3.2 Core Risk Principles
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3.3 RMBOK Principles
4. Risk Management Frameworks
Connect policy, responsibilities, resources and information with the practical work of managing risk.
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4.1 Overview
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4.2 Risk Management Integration
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4.3 Practical Application
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4.4 Risk Professionals
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4.5 Framework vs. System
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4.6 RMBOK Integration Framework
5. Risk Management Processes
Work from scope and criteria through assessment and treatment, then communicate, monitor and report what matters for the decision.
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5.1 Overview
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5.2 Operational Risk Management Processes
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5.3 Scope, Context, Criteria
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5.4 Risk Assessment
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5.5 Risk Treatment
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5.6 Communication and Consultation
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5.7 Monitoring and Review
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5.8 Recording and Reporting
6. Risk Management Definitions
Clarify the terminology and abbreviations used across the body of knowledge.
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6.1 Glossary
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6.2 Abbreviations
The book also includes thematic guides, chapter notes, a selected bibliography and an index to support further reading.
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