From the bestselling author of Team of Teams and My Share of the Task comes a groundbreaking approach to understanding risk and mastering the unknown. Retired four-star general Stan McChrystal draws from his extensive experience in combat and leadership to highlight how individuals and organizations often fail to manage risk effectively. This failure stems from a focus on the probability of events rather than the mechanisms for managing them. McChrystal introduces a new system for detecting and responding to risk, emphasizing that risk should not be seen merely as something to predict. Alongside coauthor Anna Butrico, he identifies ten dimensions of control that can be adjusted at any moment. By monitoring these controls, we can cultivate a robust Risk Immune System that enables us to anticipate, identify, analyze, and respond to the uncertainties we face. Utilizing examples from military history and the business sector, McChrystal provides practical exercises to enhance preparedness. He demonstrates that these ten factors are always at play, and by acknowledging them, individuals and organizations can gain mastery over various risks. While we cannot foresee the future, this approach empowers us to strengthen our defenses against both known and unknown challenges.
