Risk Assessment and Mitigation - A Practicum

by Sukhjit "Bob" Singh

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Risk Assessment and Mitigation – A Practicum is a hands-on, scenario-based textbook where students manage risk in a simulated startup. Through real-world tools and reflection, learners build technical skills and leadership confidence—developing the mindset to lead through uncertainty, not just document it.

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Publisher
De Anza College
Subjects
Workforce
Licence
CC BY 4.0, as LibreTexts states it
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. InfoPage
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Licensing
  5. A Practicum
  6. Program Page
  7. Accessibility Statement
  8. AI Use
  9. About the Book
  10. Welcome Letter
  11. How to use this book?
  12. How was this book created?
  13. Motivational Message for the first day of class
  14. About the Author
  15. TitlePage
  16. Licensing
  17. 1: Foundations for Success- How to Navigate this Book
  18. 1.1: Preface
  19. 1.2: How to Use This Book
  20. 1.3: Overview
  21. 1.4: Problem-Based Learning
  22. 1.5: Your Role
  23. 1.6: Grading and Assessment Overview
  24. 1.7: Collaboration and Integrity
  25. 1.8: Problem-Based Learning Student Guide
  26. 1.9: Overview of SMDC (Self-Managed Diabetic Care Inc.)
  27. 1.10: Forming Teams for the Practicum
  28. 1.11: Project Management Basics
  29. 1.12: Tools and Resources
  30. 2: PART I- Foundations
  31. 2.1: Chapter 1 – Understanding Risk in Practice
  32. 2.2: Chapter 2 – The SMDC Case Study
  33. 2.3: Chapter 3- Managing Diabetes in a Data-Driven World- What Risk Thinkers Need to Know
  34. 2.4: Chapter 4- Building SMDC- The Real-World Challenges of Launching a Health-Tech Startup in a High-Stakes Environment
  35. 3: PART II- Risk Practicum - Milestones 1 to 12
  36. 3.1: Introduction- Practicing Risk, Not Just Learning It
  37. 3.2: Milestone 1 – Structuring Risk- Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS)
  38. 3.3: Milestone 2 – Defining Impact- Risk Impact Matrix
  39. 3.4: Milestone 3 – Validating Assumptions- Delphi Technique
  40. 3.5: Milestone 4 – Creating Controls- Checklist Analysis
  41. 3.6: Milestone 5 – Diagnosing Root Causes- Fishbone Diagram
  42. 3.7: Milestone 6 – Strategic Framing- SWOT Analysis
  43. 3.8: Milestone 7 – Designing Responses- Business Model Canvas (Part I)
  44. 3.9: Milestone 8 – Cross-Segment Risk Integration- Business Model Canvas (Part II)
  45. 3.10: Milestone 9 – Prioritizing Risk Controls- Risk Program Areas
  46. 3.11: Milestone 10 – Decision Analysis for Control Selection
  47. 3.12: Milestone 11 – Developing and Updating Risk Responses
  48. 3.13: Milestone 12 – Using Statistics to Understand and Mitigate Risk
  49. 4: PART III- Reflection, Extension and Integration
  50. 4.1: Chapter 1 – Building a Risk-Aware Team Culture
  51. 4.1.1: SEW Model (Sensation–Emotion–Want)
  52. 4.1.2: Collaboration and Communication in Risk
  53. 4.1.3: Organizational Memory and Control Mindset
  54. 4.2: Chapter 2 – Capstone Integration- Portfolio Risk Assessment
  55. 4.2.1: Integrated View of Risk Across SMDC
  56. 4.2.2: Presentation of Final Recommendations
  57. 4.2.3: Risk Culture White Paper
  58. Back Matter
  59. Instructor Guide
  60. Sample Templates
  61. Detailed Licensing
  62. Glossary
  63. Index
  64. Detailed Licensing