Beyond the Checklist: Strategic Risk Assessment for Project Success

Synopsis:

Risk assessment isn't just a checkbox exercise — it’s a strategic imperative. In this engaging lunch and learn, we’ll challenge conventional approaches to risk planning by asking: Are you assessing risk in isolation, or are you aligning with your organization’s broader vision, stakeholder priorities, and risk appetite? Join us to explore practical tools, real-world techniques, and critical mindsets that ensure your risk assessments don’t just protect the project — they empower the organization. Whether you're new to project risk or looking to level up, this session will sharpen your ability to lead with foresight and strategic alignment.

Speaker: Dami Osunro ORM, PMP, CBCP, CFE, CISA, CRISC, CRCMP

Dami is a certified project manager and seasoned risk professional with nearly 15 years of experience spanning operational risk, internal controls, and business resilience. He currently works as a senior risk specialist and an independent consultant, leading project risk assessments and business continuity engagements that help organizations align risk practices with strategic priorities. He has previously worked with 2 of the top 4 global consulting firms. A board member of the ACFE YEG Chapter, Dami brings a pragmatic and strategic lens to risk management, ensuring projects support both delivery goals and organizational resilience. He is a man of faith, a lifelong learner, and a proud husband and father of two daughters.