Start by analyzing the potential impact on key areas—financials, operations, reputation, and stakeholders. Conduct a SWOT analysis and gather data to identify potential pitfalls. Consult diverse perspectives, including team members and industry experts. Assess worst-case scenarios and contingency plans to ensure the move aligns with long-term goals.

It is important to consider the team’s capability and resource readiness that determine success or failure. Beyond SWOT and scenario planning, I would look at: Capability gaps: Does the team have the right skills and leadership to execute? Cultural & mindset readiness: Is there alignment, or will resistance slow things down? Resource stress testing: Can we take this on without breaking what’s already working? Agility check: How well can the team adapt when things don’t go to plan? A bold strategic move is only as strong as the people delivering it.

If the executive has a strong track record, a company with a solid culture, a team of motivated people, and it's a truly strategic move - I'd encourage them to do the coin toss test: Flip that coin and while it's in the air, the outcome they hope it returns is the "right" decision. By definition, as an executive, they've already gathered the data, asked their people for input, and know in their head, heart, and gut what the answer is. Empower and unleash them to make the call. Then execute and iterate as the process unfolds.

Evaluating the risks associated with a bold strategic move involves a comprehensive and objective approach. I would guide the executive through a structured process that includes a thorough SWOT analysis to identify their organisation's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This analysis would inform a comprehensive risk assessment, examining potential internal and external factors that could hinder the success of the strategic move. We would then develop a robust risk mitigation plan, outlining specific strategies and contingency plans to address potential challenges and increase the likelihood of achieving their strategic objectives.

Lorsqu’un dirigeant envisage une décision audacieuse, l’évaluation des risques est essentielle. Commencez par analyser l’impact potentiel sur toutes les parties prenantes et alignez la stratégie sur les objectifs à long terme. Utilisez des outils tels que l’analyse SWOT, les matrices de risques et la planification de scénarios pour visualiser divers résultats. Engagez-vous dans des discussions interfonctionnelles pour obtenir des perspectives diverses et anticiper les défis. Exploitez l’analytique pour prédire les risques et les opportunités potentiels. Les décisions audacieuses donnent souvent d’excellents résultats, mais les risques calculés font toute la différence. N’oubliez pas que ? le risque est là où la croissance commence ?.