Author: Jouke Gaastra
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Frequently Asked Questions about Risk: Answers to the Most Searched Questions
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My keyword research revealed questions about risk management that remain unanswered online. For some of the questions that…
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My Experience Using Rayyan for Systematic Literature Reviews
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For my thesis work, I’ve been using the paid version of Rayyan to conduct a scoping review of…
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7 Risk Management Book Recommendations
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I was looking for some new books to read and thought I would take this opportunity to put…
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Is Scandinavia Becoming a More Popular Vacation Destination?
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As a longtime fan of all things Scandinavian, I’ve noticed that Scandinavia seems to be becoming a more…
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A Weekend at the DNT Cabin Grautheller: The Last Snow of the Season in Sirdal
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Our cabin trip to Grautheller last week was a perfect early spring getaway in the mountains. After navigating…
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Hiking the Randaberg Coastline: A Rainy but Rewarding 20km Hike
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Last weekend, we kicked off our first proper training for the Four Day Marches with a 20km coastal…
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Ferry between Netherlands and Norway: Where are we at?
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As someone who has experienced firsthand the convenience of ferry travel between the Netherlands and Norway, I’m cautiously…
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Review: Fjordline Ferry from Stavanger to Hirtshals
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The Fjordline ferry provides a convenient connection between Norway and Denmark, with comfortable facilities and good amenities. What…
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How to make a Traditional Quantitative Risk Matrix from Scratch
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Risk matrices are liked because of their simplicity. However, this simplicity comes at a high cost in terms…
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Rainy Day Activities in Stavanger: Having Fun When It Pours
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Living in Stavanger means accepting a simple truth: Rainy days are the default, and sunny days are the…
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Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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In a world of quick-fix solutions and viral productivity hacks, “The 7 Habits” stands out for its comprehensive,…
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Sapiens: A Brilliant History with Some Debatable Claims
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If you’ve spent any time around me lately, you’ve probably heard me talk about Yuval Noah Harari’s “Sapiens.”…
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EuroBonus Calculator: Find the Value of Your Points
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Determining the value of your Eurobonus points can be tricky. Reward programs are made to give the impression…
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Exploring Data Analysis with R on Coursera: A Personal Review
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Coursera provides a low-risk, high-quality learning environment. The free trial period offers a perfect opportunity to test the…
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Finding Value in Bluntness: A Review Of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”
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You know those moments when someone tells you something you kind of already knew, but somehow hearing it…
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Thinking Fast and Slow: Where Psychology Meets Risk Management
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During my Master’s in Risk Analysis, Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow” was on the recommended reading list.…
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The Best Deals for Audiobooks: Spotify, Audible, and Storytel Compared
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Recently, Spotify started offering audiobooks in the EU. This got me into reading audiobooks. Pretty soon, I was through…
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Bank Norwegian Visa Credit Card Review
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A friend of mine recently got a Norwegian Visa Credit Card, and I thought I’d share her experience…
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Visual Risk Communication: How Bowtie Diagrams Improve Understanding
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Contemporary risks have become more complex, making risk communication more challenging and crucial. This complexity often involves a…
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RIS-650 Enterprise Risk Exam 2024 Questions and Answers
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My answers to the 2024 Enterprise Risk exam are in the PDF below. I got a C on…