Case Study: Škoda Auto’s Geopolitical Resilience Strategy in a Shifting European Market
Škoda Auto enhanced its geopolitical resilience by diversifying suppliers, implementing scenario planning, leveraging collaborative partnerships, and adopting AI-driven supply chain monitoring. These strategies enabled the company to maintain production, grow EV sales, and lower risk ratings, demonstrating how proactive resilience measures can secure business continuity and competitive advantage amid global disruptions.
Case Study: From Marketplace to Monarchy – Amazon and the Risks of Techno-feudalism
Amazon exemplifies techno-feudalism through its monopolistic control of platforms, data, and cloud infrastructure. The case study highlights risks such as platform dependency, algorithmic opacity, and data exploitation. It urges risk professionals to assess digital reliance, ensure data governance, and prepare for systemic disruptions or regulatory backlash in a digitally dominated economy.
Case Study: Cognitive Warfare and Corporate Sabotage – The OrionTech Disinformation Crisis
OrionTech, a tech firm, was targeted by a deepfake-driven disinformation campaign ahead of a major product launch. The attack damaged its reputation and finances, exposing weaknesses in cognitive risk preparedness. A cross-functional crisis response restored trust, highlighting the need for proactive cognitive risk management in today’s volatile information landscape.
Case Study: Embedding Theory of Change in Cyber Risk Management at a Financial Services Firm
A South African financial firm used Theory of Change tools like Changeroo and TOCO to align stakeholders, visualise cyber risk pathways, and integrate evidence-based metrics. This approach improved clarity, regulatory confidence, and adaptability, enabling the firm to proactively manage cyber threats and continuously refine its risk management strategy (Chetty, 2018; Changeroo, 2024).
Case Study: Building a Multi-Generational Risk Culture at Veritas Financial Services
Veritas Financial Services bridged generational gaps in risk management by integrating workshops, mentorship, and hybrid tools. By aligning Baby Boomer traditions with Gen Z innovation, they boosted engagement, reporting, and compliance. This case highlights the value of inclusive, multigenerational strategies in building a resilient and future-fit risk culture.
Case Study: Future-Proofing Risk at Zenith Financial Services
Zenith Financial Services transformed its risk function by integrating foresight, digital tools, and a culture of shared accountability. Through innovation and strategic alignment, the organisation shifted from reactive compliance to proactive value creation, improving risk maturity, stakeholder trust, and product innovation—demonstrating how future-proof risk practices drive sustainable performance.
Case Study: AfriGold Mining’s Geopolitical Risk Management in West Africa
AfriGold Mining's West African odyssey showcases resilience amidst geopolitical turmoil. Facing resource nationalism and security threats, the company's savvy strategies—ownership restructuring, stakeholder engagement, and diversification—have paid dividends. This case study highlights the critical importance of adaptable risk management in Africa's dynamic mining landscape.
Case Study: The Role of Cyberpsychology in Preventing a Social Engineering Attack
This case study explores how AlphaBank used cyberpsychology principles to prevent social engineering attacks following a financial breach. By addressing cognitive biases, stress management, and employee training, the organisation reduced phishing success rates by 75%. The study highlights the importance of integrating psychological insights into cybersecurity strategies for effective risk mitigation.
Case Study: Environmental Scanning and Strategic Transformation – The Netflix Example
Environmental scanning is a critical process for organisations seeking to adapt and thrive in dynamic markets. This case study examines Netflix's strategic transformation, driven by effective environmental scanning, as it transitioned from a DVD rental service to a global streaming giant. By leveraging insights from its external and internal environments, Netflix not only adapted to market changes but also set new industry standards.
Case Study: Global Tech Solutions’ Risk Management Transformation in 2025
Case Study: Global Tech Solutions’ Risk Management Transformation in 2025 Theme: General Risk Date: December 2024 Background: Global Tech Solutions (GTS), a multinational technology company, faced unprecedented challenges in 2025 as it navigated an increasingly complex risk landscape. With operations spanning 50 countries and a workforce of 100,000 employees, GTS recognised the need to revolutionise……...