Risk Management Training

EN:The Spur Change program is a 5-year initiative of the Inter-Council Network (ICN), funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), aiming to increase the effectiveness of SMOs to deliver sustainable results in support of the Feminist International Assistance Policy and the Sustainable Development Goals; support educators in engaging school communities on global issues; and foster youth action on the Sustainable Development Goals. The Inter-Council Network is a coalition of the eight Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation, committed to global social justice and social change.FR:Le programme Activer le changement est une initiative quinquennale, financée par Affaires Mondiales Canada, qui vise à: accroître l’efficacité des petites et moyennes organisations canadiennes pour l’atteinte de résultats de développement durables en appui à la Politique d’aide internationale féministe et aux objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies ; soutenir les enseignant(e)s à faire participer les communautés scolaires aux problèmes mondiaux ; renforcer l’engagement des jeunes envers les objectifs de développement durable. Le Réseau de coordination des conseils est une coalition regroupant les huit conseils provinciaux et régionaux pour la coopération internationale qui luttent pour la justice et le changement social.

Spur Change | Activer le changement

Improve organizational readiness at managing crisis using scenario-based planning

John W. Lindsay YMCA

Thanks for registering to this training series. Stay tuned for more information!

The environment in which organizations operate is constantly changing. In order to better equip Canadian small and medium organizations (SMOs) working in international cooperation, <a href="https://icn-rcc.ca/en/spurchange/" title="https://icn-rcc.ca/en/spurchange/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Spur Change</a>, the <a href="https://www.acic-caci.org/" title="https://www.acic-caci.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC)</a>, and the <a href="https://ocic.on.ca/" title="https://ocic.on.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC)</a>, in collaboration with <a href="https://aleas.ca/en/" title="https://aleas.ca/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aléas</a>, is offering an intensive, 2-day, Risk Management Training.What is this workshop about?As leaders in the field of risk management, Aléas will share good practices with organizations to better equip themselves with the means and procedures to identify, analyze and deal with organizational risks. The training will lean on travel-related risks as baseline case studies, however the overall lessons will be applicable to an organization's broader risk taxonomy. The homework and discussions will address other categories such as reputational, financial, and IT risks. Thus, all organizations will find the right fit during the training as we take a comprehensive look at organizational risk management. 📚 Learning OutcomesBy the end of this training session, you will be able to:<ul><li>Develop a profile of the organization's practices in managing risks</li><li>Identify the priorities to address and manage situations effectively.</li><li>Improve organizational capacities to:</li></ul><ol><li>Identify and analyze risks to implement appropriate mitigation measures,</li><li>Develop diligent partnerships,</li><li>Make informed decisions based on the organization’s risk threshold,</li><li>Understand scenario-based planning and use it to develop contingency plans.</li></ol><ul><li>Improve risk management practices keeping personnel safe, secure, and healthy when abroad.</li></ul> ⏰ Workshop DetailsThe training will be held over 2 days at John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville St. Halifax, NS, B3J 1L2. Please remember to bring an ID card with you as it is necessary to register with the YMCA when entering the building. The dates are as follows: <ul><li>October 15th, [9am - 5 pm]</li><li>October 16th, [9am - 5 pm]</li></ul> In the lead up to the in-person training in Halifax, there will be a self-paced component to complete online. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to these learning materials which will contribute to the in-person learning. 📣 Registration Process<ul><li>There is a maximum of 25 spots available for this training with a maximum of three participants from the same organization able to register. We hope to leave room for as many different organizations as we can.</li></ul><ul><li>Organizations that meet <a href="https://bit.ly/3Ns3Ijr" title="https://bit.ly/3Ns3Ijr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Global Affairs Canada’s criteria as an eligible small or medium organization (SMO) working in the international cooperation sector</a> will be given preference over other organizations. This training is tailored to the international cooperation sector but others interested in risk management are welcome to attend, should space allow.</li></ul><ul><li>Atlantic and Ontario-based organizations will be given preference for travel subsidies, available for eligible SMO participants. Please register before September 22, 2025 to apply!</li></ul><ul><li>ACIC, OCIC, and Spur Change will monitor the registration process on a rolling basis and send you confirmation, provided you meet the selection criteria.</li></ul> ⏳Registration is open until October 8th, 2025!We hope to see you there!👋 About the facilitator:

Marie-Claude (MC) founded <a href="https://aleas.ca/en/" title="https://aleas.ca/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aléas </a>by combining her passion for international travels, her creativity and her thirst for developing new projects.MC has 15 years of experience in decision-making positions. She has forged her expertise by working in the fields of international logistics, program development and risk management. Her experience, tinged with international cooperation and solidarity, allows her to lead her team towards achieving results and guaranteeing outstanding service to her clients.👐 About the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation:The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is a coalition of individuals, organizations and institutions working in the Atlantic region to build and model just, equitable and sustainable communities, locally and globally. ACIC connects leadership across generations by strengthening members and partners, bridging dialogue and building networking and learning opportunities. ACIC also represents and amplifies the voice of Atlantic Canada and connects the Atlantic with other provincial, national and international stakeholders. To learn more, please visit: <a href="https://www.acic-caci.org/" title="https://www.acic-caci.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.acic-caci.org/</a>. 👐 About the Ontario Council for International Cooperation:The Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) is an expanding community of Ontario-based international cooperation and global citizenship focused organizations, institutions, and individuals committed to working for global social justice, human dignity, and participation for all. We work to increase the effectiveness and collective impact of our members’ efforts to promote sustainable, people-centered development in a peaceful and healthy environment. OCIC is committed to principles of fair and equitable cooperative international development and promotes public engagement that helps Canadians develop a global perspective and take action for social justice. For more information on our vision, mission, mandate, current strategic priorities, theory of change and program activities, visit <a href="http://www.ocic.on.ca" title="http://www.ocic.on.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ocic.on.ca</a>.👐 About the Spur Change program:The Spur Change Program focuses on supporting Canadian small and medium organizations (SMOs) to deliver sustainable results in support of the Feminist International Assistance Policy and the Sustainable Development Goals. As a program of the Inter-Council Network, we work with regional councils to deliver tailored capacity-building opportunities to SMOs from coast-to-coast-to-coast. To learn more, please visit: <a href="https://icn-rcc.ca/programs/spur-change/" title="https://icn-rcc.ca/programs/spur-change/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://icn-rcc.ca/programs/spur-change/</a>.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Ticket sales have ended

Risk Management Training

More events from Spur Change | Activer le changement

Discover more events from Spur Change | Activer le changement, from Business to other experiences you might love.

Ticket sales have ended

Risk Management Training

More events from Spur Change | Activer le changement

Discover more events from Spur Change | Activer le changement, from Business to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.