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Strategic Risk Framework

Manage the risks that most threaten the strategy.

Methodology

Strategic-risk model linking objectives to risks, with assessment, response and integration into strategy and planning.

Components

Strategy-to-risk mapping; Strategic risk assessment; Risk appetite for strategy; Response & options; Early-warning indicators; Board risk dialogue.

Governance

Executive owns; risk and strategy functions support; board oversees.

Maturity levels

L1
Initial (0–40) — Ad-hoc, undocumented, reactive.
L2
Developing (41–55) — Framework emerging; pockets of practice.
L3
Defined (56–70) — Documented, standardised, governed.
L4
Managed (71–85) — Measured, benchmarked, continuously improved.
L5
Optimised (86–100) — Strategic asset; competitive differentiator.

Implementation roadmap

Diagnose (assess maturity) → Design (tailor framework & governance) → Build (strategy, plans, tools) → Embed (cascade, capability, cadence) → Sustain (review, learn, re-score).

Deliverables

Framework document, governance & RACI, templates, maturity score & roadmap, board reporting pack.

Advisory opportunities

Strategic risk review; Risk-informed strategy; Early-warning build.

Across the Business Strategy ecosystem

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