Risk management isn’t just about looking for threats. It’s also about spotting opportunities. And that starts with redefining risks as “scenarios with uncertain outcomes that could also bring desirable results,” says Carlos Carnelós, Americas delivery IT transformation executive with IBM Technology Lifecycle Services in Brazil. Thinking about risk this way can help “promote a growth mindset and foster a rich discussion to uncover both sides of this coin,” he says. Carnelós also suggests formally engaging a diverse group of stakeholders in risk discussions. Project professionals can then secure more inclusive feedback and fresh viewpoints on problems—and solutions. “Taking different people’s perspectives with respect and appreciation fosters the willingness to participate and share,” he says. “It must have a specific place on everyone’s agenda to gather inputs, process, and come out with actions and decisions.” Read more in Building Resilience Through Strategic Risk Management. It's ...