This publication, part of the Decision makers series, explores the key principles of successful risk management analysis and business decision-making, both for the professional and lay person, covering a range of aspects including psychology, information management, leadership and organisational culture. Topics dealt with include: the types of risk businesses can face; probability and impact; the theory and reality of risks and decision making; and effective responses when things go wrong. Featuring a number of real-world examples, the information is given in a modular structure, with suggestions for further reading.