The Universe of Risk

This is a timely book. If the events of 2001 -- the collapse of the Internet companies, the twin-towers disaster and the war on terrorism -- have taught us anything it is that organisations must be better prepared to manage risks. Traditionally, risk has been "managed" in specialist departments or by external advisers. But, in the New Economy where information moves across the world at the speed of light, Risk Management must be a prime concern of top management and the board. In this fascinating book Pamela Shimell interviews senior executives from old and new economy companies, banks, insurance companies, stockbrokers and venture capitalists and she produces a 360 view of risk and how to manage it. Executives in companies large and small will find this book readable and thought-provoking. It has the potential to change the way you think about your business.