Episode 15 — Eliciting Appetite from Executives
When executives cannot articulate appetite clearly, risk professionals must facilitate productive discussion to define it. This episode teaches structured elicitation methods—guided interviews, comparative scenarios, and framing questions—that reveal underlying comfort levels with exposure and opportunity. You will see how to translate qualitative dialogue into quantitative or categorical expressions usable in a risk management plan. The exam often tests this skill through stakeholder scenarios where vague guidance must be clarified into actionable criteria without overstepping authority.
Practical examples include comparing options with different return–risk profiles, using scale cards in workshops, or summarizing past project outcomes to surface real behavior behind verbal claims. Best practices involve documenting assumptions transparently, validating interpretations with sponsors, and gaining sign-off to ensure shared understanding. Troubleshooting covers executive turnover, inconsistent risk language, and political reluctance to appear risk-averse. By the end, you will be able to demonstrate the diplomacy, clarity, and traceability expected of a certified risk professional when translating leadership intent into measurable thresholds. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
