Making Risk Fun: How Mental Models Empower Executives (Yes, Really!)
This blog post explains how risk professionals can use mental models to make quantitative risk analysis engaging for executives. By turning complex probability data into relatable stories and visuals, risk becomes clearer and more strategic. The post features tips for risk teams—like using creative scenarios and gamifying workshops—to bridge the gap between analytical and intuitive decision-making. The goal: help leaders embrace risk information, improve strategic conversations, and use uncertainty as a source of opportunity and innovation, all while building a more risk-aware culture (Kahneman, 2011; Roberts, 2022; Harvard Business School, 2023).