Managing Geopolitical Risks in Global Business

Duration: 7 Days
Target Audience: Senior executives, risk management leaders, international business strategists, and operations managers
Certificate: Certificate of Completion in Geopolitical Risk Management
Format: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)

Day 1: Understanding Geopolitical Risks and Their Business Impact

• Objective: Gain a foundational understanding of geopolitical risks, their types, and their impact on global business operations.

Topics:

• Defining Geopolitical Risk: Types and Scope

• Major Geopolitical Trends: Trade Wars, Sanctions, Political Instability

• The Business Impact of Geopolitical Risks

• Interactive Session: Analyzing geopolitical risks in participants’ industries

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Overview of geopolitical risk factors and business impacts

• Case Study: Companies affected by geopolitical events (e.g., trade conflicts, sanctions)

• Workshop: Participants identify major geopolitical risks relevant to their operations

Day 2: Risk Assessment and Analysis Techniques

• Objective: Learn techniques to assess and analyze geopolitical risks to make informed business decisions.

Topics:

• Conducting Geopolitical Risk Assessments

• Political, Economic, and Social Analysis (PES)

• Scenario Planning for Geopolitical Events

• Interactive Session: Developing a risk assessment matrix for a geopolitical scenario

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Risk assessment tools and analysis techniques

• Case Study: Organizations that used scenario planning to navigate political risk

• Workshop: Participants perform a risk assessment for a hypothetical geopolitical event

Day 3: Strategic Risk Mitigation for Geopolitical Uncertainty

• Objective: Explore strategic options to mitigate risks and maintain stability amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Topics:

• Mitigation Strategies: Diversification, Localization, and Partnerships

• Contingency Planning for Political Instability

• Balancing Risk and Opportunity in Volatile Markets

• Interactive Session: Developing a mitigation plan for a specific risk

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Key strategies for mitigating geopolitical risk

• Case Study: Companies that adapted to mitigate political or trade-related risks

• Workshop: Participants create a mitigation plan for a geopolitical risk scenario

Day 4: Regulatory Compliance and Sanctions Management

• Objective: Learn to navigate regulatory environments and manage compliance with international sanctions.

Topics:

• Understanding Sanctions and Trade Restrictions

• Managing Compliance Across Jurisdictions

• Adapting Business Strategy to Regulatory Shifts

• Interactive Session: Designing a compliance framework for sanctions management

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Overview of regulatory compliance and sanctions management

• Case Study: Organizations that adapted to sanctions and regulatory changes

• Workshop: Participants create a compliance plan for managing international sanctions

Day 5: Building Resilience and Crisis Response Plans

• Objective: Develop crisis response and business continuity plans to ensure resilience against geopolitical disruptions.

Topics:

• Crisis Management Frameworks for Geopolitical Events

• Business Continuity Planning and Operational Flexibility

• Engaging Stakeholders in Crisis Preparedness

• Interactive Session: Developing a crisis response plan for a geopolitical scenario

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Techniques for crisis management and continuity planning

• Case Study: Companies that maintained resilience during geopolitical crises

• Workshop: Participants design a crisis response plan for a geopolitical risk scenario

Day 6: Leveraging Intelligence and Data for Geopolitical Insights

• Objective: Discover tools and sources for gathering intelligence and data to monitor geopolitical developments effectively.

Topics:

• Intelligence Sources: Government Reports, Think Tanks, and Private Agencies

• Data Analytics for Monitoring Geopolitical Risks

• Utilizing Real-Time Data for Decision-Making

• Interactive Session: Building an intelligence and monitoring plan

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Techniques for leveraging intelligence and analytics in risk management

• Case Study: Organizations that used data analytics for geopolitical insights

• Workshop: Participants create a plan for monitoring and analyzing geopolitical data

Day 7: Capstone Project: Developing a Comprehensive Geopolitical Risk Strategy

• Objective: Synthesize course insights to create a comprehensive geopolitical risk strategy tailored to participants’ organizations.

Topics:

• Integrating Geopolitical Risk into Corporate Strategy

• Presenting Geopolitical Risk Management Plans

• Peer Review and Feedback

• Certificate Ceremony and Key Takeaways

Learning Activities:

• Capstone Project: Participants develop and present a geopolitical risk management strategy

• Peer Review: Teams provide feedback on each other’s plans

• Certificate Ceremony: Award certificates of completion

Key Features of the Course:

• Expert Faculty: Taught by geopolitical risk analysts, international business strategists, and compliance experts.

• Interactive Learning: Includes practical workshops, case studies, and scenario planning exercises.

• Capstone Project: Participants leave with a tailored strategy for managing geopolitical risks in their organization.

• Certification: Recognized certificate of completion, demonstrating expertise in geopolitical risk management.

Outcome:

Participants will acquire skills to assess geopolitical risks, build resilience, ensure regulatory compliance, and use intelligence data to make informed decisions in volatile markets