Managing risk is like learning how to play safely on the playground, you need to know what could go wrong and how to stop it.
There are 4 types of risk, each one a different kind of challenge, just like the swings, slides, monkey bars, and seesaws on the playground.
The Swing Risk
This is when something goes back and forth, like a swing. You might get higher and higher, but if you don't hold on tight, you could fall off. This happens when things change up and down over time, like the weather or your favorite snack being available sometimes and not others.
The Slide Risk
This is like going down a slide, fast and sudden! It happens when something changes quickly, like getting ice cream on a hot day, then it melts in seconds. You need to be ready for surprises that happen right away.
The Monkey Bar Risk
These are the tricky ones, you have to move from one bar to another. This risk is about not being sure what will happen next. It's like not knowing if your friend will join you on the monkey bars or if they’ll go home early.
The Seesaw Risk
This happens when two things affect each other, like a seesaw! If one side goes up, the other goes down. This is like sharing toys with a friend: if you have more toys, they might have fewer.
By knowing which risk you're facing, you can play, and grow, safely! Managing risk is like learning how to play safely on the playground, you need to know what could go wrong and how to stop it.
There are 4 types of risk, each one a different kind of challenge, just like the swings, slides, monkey bars, and seesaws on the playground.
The Swing Risk
This is when something goes back and forth, like a swing. You might get higher and higher, but if you don't hold on tight, you could fall off. This happens when things change up and down over time, like the weather or your favorite snack being available sometimes and not others.
The Slide Risk
This is like going down a slide, fast and sudden! It happens when something changes quickly, like getting ice cream on a hot day, then it melts in seconds. You need to be ready for surprises that happen right away.
The Monkey Bar Risk
These are the tricky ones, you have to move from one bar to another. This risk is about not being sure what will happen next. It's like not knowing if your friend will join you on the monkey bars or if they’ll go home early.
The Seesaw Risk
This happens when two things affect each other, like a seesaw! If one side goes up, the other goes down. This is like sharing toys with a friend: if you have more toys, they might have fewer.
By knowing which risk you're facing, you can play, and grow, safely!
Examples
- A child decides whether to play outside or stay home based on the weather forecast.
- A baker chooses how many loaves of bread to make each day depending on past sales.
- A family plans a vacation by considering possible delays due to traffic or bad weather.
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- How Does The Effects of Decision Paralysis (And How to Overcome It) Work?
- How I overcame decision paralysis | Mary Steffel | TEDxNortheasternU?
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- What Causes ‘Cognitive Dissonance’ and Why Does It Affect Our Choices?