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articles:a_matter_of_risk [2020/06/01 18:46] – [SAE AS9100:2009 (Rev. C) & AS9100:2016 (Rev. D)] rrandallarticles:a_matter_of_risk [2020/06/07 11:35] – [ISO 31000:2018] rrandall
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 At this point, "Note 1" becomes nonsensical because there is no definition or use of the word "address" relating to a consequence, outcome, or result. So for the moment, let's ignore the use of that word and focus on how ISO 31000:2018, "Note 1" states that a "risk" can "//create or result in opportunities __and__ threats//".  At this point, "Note 1" becomes nonsensical because there is no definition or use of the word "address" relating to a consequence, outcome, or result. So for the moment, let's ignore the use of that word and focus on how ISO 31000:2018, "Note 1" states that a "risk" can "//create or result in opportunities __and__ threats//". 
  
-In effect, ISO 31000:2018 is stating that “opportunities __and__ threats” are two sides of the same “risk” coin; because the word "and" means that the two exist simultaniously!+In effect, ISO 31000:2018 is stating that “opportunities __and__ threats” are two sides of the same “risk” coin; because the word "and" means that the two exist simultaneously!
  
 It's important to note that risks typically result from an "opportunity". For example, when presented with an investment "opportunity", taking action could result in either a profit, a loss, or no change in value. While taking no action would preserve the current assets (no change), avoid loss, and forgo any profits that the investment would have yielded. It's important to note that risks typically result from an "opportunity". For example, when presented with an investment "opportunity", taking action could result in either a profit, a loss, or no change in value. While taking no action would preserve the current assets (no change), avoid loss, and forgo any profits that the investment would have yielded.
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 +The "Standards Related Document SRD-4739, Training Package on NATO Risk Management Guide for Acquisition Programmes" (Edition A Version 1 JULY 2015) supports and promotes this concept:
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 +Conceptual – Risk can be seen as a source of variability which is a two-sided construct. The double side nature of variability is captured in the definition of risk that includes both positive and negative consequences. An opportunity is also an uncertain event since it is a possible future event. So both threats and opportunities are covered by this same description of risk as “uncertainty that matters”.</blockquote>
  
 While none of the above ISO documents define "opportunity", [[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/opportunity|Dictionary.com]] does: While none of the above ISO documents define "opportunity", [[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/opportunity|Dictionary.com]] does: