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Selecting a Risk Assessment Method for Reputational Risk Management

Reputational risk is complex and often intangible, making it challenging to identify and assess using traditional methods. This complexity necessitates risk identification techniques that can capture uncertainties and provide a comprehensive understanding of potential threats.

Week 45: Review Kristiansand to Hirtshals with Fjord Line FSTR

Last summer I took the ferry from Kristiansand to Hirthals. I thought it would be a good moment to revisit the experience, as I’m looking at travel options to and from the European mainland. All in all, I very much liked the trip. The ferry is quick (2 hours 25 min) and comfortable. The lounge option is good value for money. Comfortable seats, and decent food.

Week 44 Food and Drink I Miss About the Netherlands (And Always Bring Back to Norway)

Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of Norwegian products I like. But there are also quite a few things that I miss from the Netherlands. Here are the five things that I will try to stuff in my… Continue Reading →

Week 43 Preikestolen in Wintertime

Yes, October might seem a bit early to discuss winter trips, but this one is worth planning far ahead. Preikestolen is always a beautiful hike, but in wintertime, it might even be better than in summertime. The view looks even… Continue Reading →

Week 42 The Best Norwegian Credit Cards for Frequent Travelers and Expats

Until recently, I relied on my American Express (Amex) for credit card travel bonuses. However, Avinor has cancelled lounge access to Amex cardholders whose cards are not connected to Norwegian banks. While I got some compensation for the missed benefit,… Continue Reading →

Week 41 The Best Ways to Get Around Stavanger

After living and travelling around Stavanger and its surroundings for about a year and a half, I thought it’d be a good time to share my thoughts on getting around in this part of Norway.

Which Risk Visualisation to Use?

Introduction Risk can be visualized in various ways, each method offering unique strengths depending on the context. Below are six risk visualization tools, along with insights on when to use them. 1. Risk Matrix A risk matrix is one of… Continue Reading →

How to make a Safety Bubble Diagram

Safety Bubble Diagram In contemporary risk science, risk is seen from a broader perspective than just the likelihood and consequences of potential events. Aven 2013 introduces a new way of looking at risk that incorporates not just the probability and… Continue Reading →

Week 40 Similar Sayings in Norwegian and Dutch

It has been fun learning Norwegian. Learning a language is always hard, but for me already knowing more or less three Germanic languages, it is not the hardest language to learn. This means that I’ve been able to make good… Continue Reading →

Beyond Expectations: Visualising Safety Risks in Arctic Environments

​Introduction  The Arctic environment presents significant challenges for risk management due to its extreme conditions and the accelerating effects of climate change. The Arctic is characterized by very low temperatures, long periods of darkness, rapidly changing weather, and unstable natural… Continue Reading →

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