The Decision-Making Studio Podcast

Nuno Reis, a PhD expert in uncertainty and probability, criticizes Bayesian Thinking's dogma in AI models. He relates his experiences in the financial sector during the Global Financial Crisis to current parallels in AI. The podcast covers Bayesian Thinking, uncertainty, philosophy, and running, offering insightful perspectives on embracing uncertainty and creativity.

Nuala Walsh, author of 'Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World', discusses misjudgement 'traps', whistleblowing, regret, and solutions for making smarter decisions. Topics include ego, memory, power, identity, and 'deaf spots'. The conversation delves into recognizing biases, setting decision rules, and architecting decision-making environments for more effective and informed choices.

Today, I welcome back my friend Alison Taylor to the show. Alison is a clinical professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and she is also the Executive Director of Ethical Systems. She spent the last two decades consulting with multinationals on anti-corruption, risk, human rights, stakeholder engagement, and ethics and compliance. And she is the author of the fabulous new book, Higher Ground:  How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World. And one of the reasons why I think it's a fabulous book is because it opens up a long overdue grown-up conversation about business in society. Alison takes on and challenges a number of pithy myths and notions that this stuff is always easy, and that there are always win-wins all over the place. The reality is, it's quite hard. And whether we're talking about employee unrest over racial injustice, justice, supply chains, climate change, or bribery and fraud, some of the things that may seem obvious and easy are actually anything but - doing the right thing can be very confusing, and there are lots of traps associated with it, including balancing interests, what ethics really means, how the concepts of transparency and “zero tolerance” can get in the way, and Alison shares insights on some of these challenges. We also talk about trust, which stakeholders companies should listen to, how the book has been received (and it's been received incredibly well, but as you will hear, you'll be surprised to learn where some of the pushback has come from) and so much more. This is a great conversation! Show notes: Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World Alison’s website Alison on LinkedIn Alison’s work with the World Economic Forum on the Rise and Role of the Chief Integrity Officer Alison’s article “How to build an ethics program for a new era” BSR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Join our “Decision Navigators” course (May 21, 2024 cohort now open)!

Today, I welcome back Paula Reid to the show. Paula is known as the “Adventure Psychologist” because of her expertise in adventure psychology, which is all about surviving, coping, and thriving during challenge and uncertainty. So obviously, there are huge parallels to decision-making under or uncertainty and to many of my show's themes. And we talk a little bit about that at the outset of this episode. However, beyond that, this one is focused particularly around Paula's adventure cycling across the Ukraine from Odesa in the south to Chornobyl in the north, about 400 miles or 600 kilometres. She did so to raise money for Siobhan's Trust, now called “HopeFull” a charity involved in delivering humanitarian aid to Ukrainians. This one covers an awful lot of ground, from adventure psychology to the origins of Paula's work in Ukraine, to the insight on trauma and mental health. Paula is actually in Ukraine as this goes out. Video version: https://youtu.be/k_CNfLoFpDY  Show notes: Paula’s website Paula’s Ukraine cycling adventure Siobhan’s Trust (now called “HopeFull”) Paula’s fundraising page _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

Laura Fox, a risk management professional, discusses setting up Canary Risk, hiring practices, cognitive diversity, and decision-making. She emphasizes the importance of clarity in decision-making and the need for tailored risk management solutions for businesses.

Today, we discuss decision-making in international journalism, particularly when it comes to high-risk environments like conflict zones and natural disasters. My guest is Colin Pereira who was the Deputy Head of High Risk Security at the BBC and later Head of High Risk Security at ITN. Now he is a Director of the security consultancy HP Risk Management and a co-founder of Risk Pal, a risk assessment platform. Colin knows all about decision-making and risk to journalists in places like Ukraine and Gaza.  He talks about that and the result is a fascinating conversation. We cover how decisions to deploy journalists are made, insights into covering the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, the future of international journalism including misinformation, as well as Colin's own decision-making as a start-up founder. Show notes: Colin on LinkedIn RiskPal HP Risk Management John Schofield’s death CNN’s Clarissa Ward Committee to Protect Journalists _ _ _ _ _ _  Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio  

This is part 2 of 2 with Daniel Wagner on focuses on his fourth and latest book about China: The China Epiphany – Comprehending China’s Relationship With America and The Rest of the World. Show notes: Daniel Wagner The China Epiphany Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

This episode was recorded in June, 2022. My guest is Daniel Wagner, my co-author of Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era. Daniel had just spent 15 months living and working in China with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This coincided with China’s “zero covid” policy. This is a fascinating conversation that covers: ·      Quarantine in China ·      Life in Beijing as an expat (and under zero covid) ·      Working at the AIIB ·      Geopolitics ·      Much more Show notes: Daniel Wagner The China Epiphany Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

Garry Honey, a leader in strategy, governance, risk, and communication, discusses reputation, strategic risk, leadership in a crisis, mapping purpose, uncertainty, human factors, the problem with ESG, and more. A fascinating conversation for leaders in organizations.

Daniel Wagner, co-author of 'Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era,' discusses the challenges of overlapping crises in today's global landscape. Topics include AI's potential perils, global challenges like climate migration, combating misinformation, and navigating geopolitical complexity. Insights on redefining decision-making strategies for uncertain times and the urgency of addressing interconnected global risks.