Risk Management Workshop Technology Departments Technology Education Centre: Omagh RA Moffatt

Risk Management Workshop Process Overview Identify Department Objectives Identify Practical Risks Quantify Risks Assess Controls Prioritise Action

Risk Management Workshop Process for identifying objectives and key risks Control strategy and risk management policy Allocation of risk ownership

Risk Management Workshop Department Risk may be defined as, ‘exposure to an event, action or process that will have impact on: the effectiveness of teaching and learning; the effectiveness of teaching and learning; safety of staff and pupils; safety of staff and pupils; contribution to whole school policies. contribution to whole school policies.

Risk Management Workshop Risk management is about mitigation not elimination. ‘Without risk we achieve nothing’ Effective risk management will ensure that where we do take risk it is appropriate and reasonable to do so.

Risk Management Workshop Benefits of Risk Management Fewer accidents Greater likelihood of achieving objectives More effective learning environment More focus on doing things right Better framework for good practice

Risk Management Workshop Stewardship Statement Have the key risks in your area of responsibility been identified? Are your Department’s risks assessed and prioritised? Has the management of each risk been assigned to a named individual?

Risk Management Workshop Inherent Risk Residual Risk

Risk Management Workshop Identify key business risks for your department What is your Department’s main aim. What could damage this? What are the resources used in the department?. What are the key inputs in your department? How does your department differ from other subject areas?

Risk Management Workshop Identify Key Business Risks for your department What is the profile of your pupils. Are there existing concerns? How reliant on technology are you? What are the main causes for concern? What are your specialisms? What underpins these?

Risk Management Workshop Identify Key Risks What are the key regulations in place? What are the implications of breaches in regulations? Does your department adhere to whole school policy on risk assessment?

Risk Management Workshop Identify Key Risks in Your Department Under what conditions could your department suffer a loss of trust or confidence. What would be the consequences? Are outcomes in your department dependent on inputs from other areas over which you have no control?

Risk Management Workshop Categories of Risk Strategic are we doing the right thing? Operationaldo we do what we do well? Financialcould we lose money or incur costs? Reputationcould our image be damaged? Informationdo our systems/data give complete, accurate and timely information? Peopleare we over-dependent on key staff? Regulatorydo we meet our legal obligations?

Risk Management Workshop Risk Evaluation Likelihood and Impact The Boston Grid

Risk Management Workshop Effective Controls Documented Procedures Physical Access Restrictions Inventory Records Ongoing Review

Risk Management Workshop How will Risk Management be embedded in your Department? Issues for Head of Department, Teachers and SMT?