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Managing Strategic Risk

Overview

Every competitive move in business carries risk, but not all risk is bad. The best organizations know how to identify strategic risks and capitalize on them to create long-term growth opportunities. This course provides participants with tools and frameworks to navigate risks, including competitive threats, technological and supply chain disruption, and other factors that impact strategic objectives.

Professionals collaborate inside an executive education classroom

Details

Format

In person and online

Fee

$2,600 CAD plus tax

In-person location

1450 Guy St., Montreal 

Language

English

Accreditation

e-certificate

Next start date

April 8, 2026

Who should attend 

  • Senior managers and decision-makers responsible for setting or evaluating strategy

  • Strategy, innovation, and business development leaders aiming to anticipate and manage long-term strategic risks. 

  • Governance professionals and advisors who need to understand how risk shapes strategic direction and oversight

Key takeaways 

  • Identify and categorize strategic risks and their drivers

  • Analyze the relationship between strategic objectives and risk exposure

  • Apply strategic planning tools such as SWOT and PESTLE analysis to identify and evaluate risks 

  • Assess real-world strategic failures and successes to support practical application

  • Develop strategic responses to risks

  • Advise executive leadership on integrating risk into strategic decision-making and governance practices

Course structure

This 10-hour course in the Enterprise Risk Management program is delivered over three sessions — one live online and two in person.

 

Course sequence

This course builds on concepts introduced in Enterprise Risk Management Foundations. For the best learning experience, complete ERM Foundations first.

Course leader

Fenton Aylmer

Executive Director, KPMG
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