Dr David Hillson, The Risk Doctor, has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent speaker, presenter and trainer. Countless individuals, teams and organisations have benefited from his blend of thought-leadership with practical application, presented in an accessible style that combines clarity with humour. David’s speaking is guided by the Risk Doctor motto: “Understand profoundly so you can explain simply”.
Here you can access examples of David’s presentations, including video, webinars and podcasts, as well as find details of the range of Risk Doctor in-house training courses. If you can’t find what you need contact us to discuss your requirement.
David Hillson is available worldwide for speaking engagements, ranging from keynote speeches through conference presentations and workshops to in-house training. Click here to book.
Risk Doctor Videos
Risk management basics: What exactly is it? (4.26).
Discover how to structure your risk process by asking (and answering) six simple questions.
Who should manage risk? (Kill the Risk Manager) (1.31).
In just 90 seconds, David Hillson outlines the role of a risk specialist in projects and businesses. (Don’t worry, he doesn’t suggest murder!)
Risk and Opportunity: How can risk be good? (11.10).
In this PM Channel interview, David Hillson discusses with Dr Andrew Delo what is meant by positive risk, and explains how an integrated risk process can address both threats and opportunities.
Risk management maturity: Does older always mean wiser? (9.34).
Interviewed by Dr Andrew Delo of the PM Channel, David Hillson explains what risk management maturity means, how to get it and how to keep it.
People manage risk: Understanding risk attitude (11.21).
People adopt different attitudes when they face situations that are risky and important, based on their perception of uncertainty. This influences their risk-taking behaviour and decision-making. David Hillson reveals to Dr Andrew Delo why this matters and how it can be managed.
Risk appetite: How hungry are you? (9.52).
David Hillson uses this PM Channel interview to explore the hot topic of risk appetite with Dr Andrew Delo. Risk appetite is often confused with other risk terms. David cuts through the confusion with clear definitions, and explains how a right understanding of risk appetite can help us to take the right risks safely.
Interfacing Earned Value with Risk Management (40.11).
David Hillson explains how Earned Value Management (EVM) and Risk Management can be used together to improve project decision-making and control. Presented in Lisbon Portugal as the opening keynote of the EVIAP conference in November 2011.
Managing risk in projects: What's new? (1.16.44).
David Hillson presents the latest developments in project risk management to the senior management team at SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Association, www.SIDA.se), in Stockholm in December 2011.
Risk Doctor Webinars
Managing risk in projects: What’s new? (free).
This one-hour webinar was recorded in April 2011 for the PMI Utility Industry Community of Practice. Click in the window below to view the webinar – this webinar uses AdobeConnect and does not require any download or sign-in. In this webinar, David offers three suggestions for how we might do things differently and better, by extending our concept of risk, addressing weak spots in the risk process, and dealing with risk attitudes of both individuals and groups.
Understanding and managing risk attitudes (free).
This one-hour webinar was recorded in December 2009 as part of the Cadence "Distinguished Speaker" series. Click in the window below to view the webinar. Alternatively click here to visit the Cadence website for full details and free access. In this webinar, David introduces the topic of risk attitudes, explains why they matter, and offers a practical framework for their management using applied emotional literacy.
Extending the risk process to manage opportunities (free).
This one-hour webinar was recorded in July 2009 as part of the as part of the Cadence "Distinguished Speaker" series. Click in the window below to view the webinar. Alternatively click here for free access with the password askcadence. In this webinar, David explains how to extend the scope of the traditional threat-focused risk process to include opportunity management, and why this matters.
Delivering strategic advantage through integrated risk management (free).
This one-hour webinar was recorded in March 2006 for the PMI Pharmaceutical SIG. To access this webinar you will need to download and install a copy of the WebEx player. Click here to download the WebEx player. Once you have installed the WebEx player click here to access this one-hour webinar. We recommend that you take the Save option - this will allow you save the webinar so that you can access it from your computer at any time. In this webinar, David shows how two simple extensions to the standard risk process can bridge the gap between tactics and strategy, ensuring that risk management delivers benefits to the wider organisation.
Risk Doctor Podcasts
Sustainable Risk Management (33 minutes, July 2011)
David Hillson is interviewed by Dr Penny Pullan on how to maintain energy levels throughout the risk process. This formed part of the virtual online "Making Risk Work Summit". David and Penny discuss energy-sapping factors that stop people doing risk management properly, as well as the energy-enhancers that keep people going. Click here to listen.
Implementing Successful Risk Management (60 minutes, May 2011)
David Hillson joins a round-table discussion at the Institute of Engineering and Technology in London for a free-ranging debate with other risk experts. Over 420 people from 24 countries joined the live webcast on 20 May, which was recorded for later viewing. The one-hour discussion addresses a variety of topics, including why people don’t do risk management, and the future of risk management. Click here to watch and listen in to the discussion on the IET.tv channel.
Managing Project Risks (45 minutes, April 2011).
Hear David Hillson in conversation with Andy Kaufman, discussing the latest thinking on managing risk in projects. Recorded in early 2011 as part of the People and Projects podcast series, this 45-minute podcast covers important topics like treating risk as opportunity, influencing risk attitudes, and the precautionary principle. Discover what David’s wife thinks about how he manages risk at home! You can hear David and Andy’s conversation in two parts: Part 1 lasts 30 minutes, and Part 2 has the final 15 minutes.
Click here to listen to Part 1
Click here to listen to Part 2
Competences of the Risk Manager (4 minutes, November 2009).
Interviewed at a conference hosted by the PMI Rome Chapter in November 2009, David Hillson talks briefly about what makes a successful risk manager. He also suggests that risk specialists can help their organisations most by focusing on effective application of risk processes, as well as fostering a risk-aware corporate culture. Click here to listen.
Standard Risk Management Courses
We are pleased to offer a range of standard training courses, as well as tailored learning experiences to meet specific requirements. All our courses are available for in-house presentations to clients, and occasionally we also offer public events. Course summaries for standard courses are below or contact us to discuss specific training needs.
Foundational project risk management
Effective project risk management: Beyond the PMBoK®
Risk management awareness briefing
Project risk management master class
Advanced risk management: Minimise threats & maximise opportunities