Big Bet Decisions

Let me help you win big

Research shows 50% of strategic decisions fail. With big bet decisions you can push the odds in your favour with smart strategies from hard-smart work.

A great big bet decision

A great big bet decision means:

  • A compelling decision the team is fully behind.
  • An adaptable winning strategy to ensure you win many more times than you lose.
  • Clarity on the capability gaps to be filled.

Do you enjoy making big bet decisions or do you feel the grip of uncertainty?

Either way, the same is true. There are no guarantees and you need to stack the deck as much in your favour as possible.

I help you and your team stack the deck by testing your thinking. I start with asking “Are we sure we are answering the right question?” It’s the number one reason’s strategies fail fast!

Next, I help you categorise the big bet into one that is more focused on analysis or one that requires probing tactics to develop clarity (see below).

Last I help you build a creative strategy that your team and their teams will get behind.

Categorising your big bet decisions (Type 1A and 1B in the diagram) allows you to focus on the type of strategy you will need.

Type 1A decisions with plenty of good quality information benefit from plenty of analysis. Your strategy can be more deliberate and focused on specific elements for execution.

Type 1B decisions with much more uncertainty require a much more adaptable strategy. One that is developed and becomes clearer over time.

Both approaches improve your odds of winning!

More of my insights on this workshop

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

  • Bryan facilitated a workshop for our executive team in order to make Risk Management an integral, business as usual activity, as opposed to a standalone activity which is only considered at certain times. Bryan was able to portray Risk, and Risk Management in a number of different ways, which sparked a number of interesting discussions, and resulted in us identifying a number of initiatives which will assist in the our goal of integrating Risk Management into day to day business activities.

    Robert Ferris, General Manager, Electrix Ltd
  • We developed a strong long-term relationship with Bryan as he helped us to accelerate our approach to managing risk. He did an excellent job helping us navigate through various options with our board and senior leadership team to develop and operationalise our risk appetite and to establish a community of practice to embed risk-based decision making.

    Kathleen Ryan, Executive Director Clinical Governance & Information Services, Mid North Coast Local Health District
  • G&S engaged Bryan to facilitate a broad Business Risk session with our Executive Team. Through the addition of Bryan’s extensive Risk Management knowledge and his well tuned facilitation skills our team reviewed and updated our corporate business risk system tools and completed a review of our business risks, current treatment plans and prioritised our residual risk areas. I wouldn’t hesitate to utilise Bryan’s services again or to recommend his consultancy to other organisations.

    Tim Magoffin, General Manager Maintenance & Mining Services, Maintenance & Mining, Mackay, G & S Engineering
  • BWC helped us review our thinking on risk management, bringing a more strategic approach to the way we view our risks and opportunities. Bryan’s style and pragmatic approach ensures board, management and staff feel confident with understanding the complexities of supervising and managing risk.

    Deborah Hoffman, General Manager, Research and Planning, Cerebral Palsy Alliance