Strategy, Risk & Uncertainty: Decisions Without Certainty
Business decisions are made without perfect information. This session shows how to think strategically, assess risk, and make sound decisions in uncertain conditions.
3 CPD units August 12, 2026 1 presenter
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- How strategy, risk, and uncertainty connect
- Why avoiding risk is not the same as managing it
- How uncertainty affects planning and decisions
- How to assess risk realistically
- How professionals support better strategic choices
- Common thinking errors under uncertainty
- How to advise when outcomes are not guaranteed
Event breakdown
- Understanding strategy in uncertain environments
- Risk versus uncertainty explained
- Why forecasts often fail
- Identifying key business risks
- Assessing likelihood and impact
- Risk appetite and decision-making
- Common bias in strategic thinking
- Supporting decisions under uncertainty
- Improving strategic judgement
Category: Business AdvisoryType: CPD CourseCPD category: Management Accounting
Description
Every important business decision involves uncertainty. This session explores how strategy and risk work together when outcomes are unknown. Delegates will learn how to think about risk in a structured way, without relying on guesswork or fear. The session explains how uncertainty affects forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans, and how professionals can help decision-makers navigate these challenges. Designed for professionals involved in planning, advisory work, or senior discussions, this session focuses on judgement, reasoning, and realistic assessment. By the end of the session, delegates will feel more confident contributing to strategic discussions and supporting decisions where certainty is impossible.
Presenters
Michelle de Lange — Michelle
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 3 CPD units in Management Accounting.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser