Chapter 9: Risk
This chapter says that there are times for taking a risk, and that we have to calculate the odds and have the courage when taking a risk.
When I read this chapter, I thought that there are two kinds of the risk. One is a needless, unnecessary risk. The other is a calculated, necessary risk. Therefore, it is important to judge whether a risk is needless or not and take the risk which we should take.
I think that Shackleton did his best in judging and taking a risk. It would be difficult to decide to take a risk at the Edge. However, he did. He might think that not taking a risk would lead to a risk. As a result, in order to change the terrible situation like a shortage of food, he took a risk as a leader.
If I am anticipating taking a significant risk, I will communicate this risk to others. As mentioned above, there are two kinds of the risk. Therefore, I need to tell others that the risk which I am going to take is necessary and calculated for making the sitiation better. Thus, it is important for everyone in team to understand the meaning of taking a risk.
Hi Haruka,
ReplyDeleteThanks much for your post. This is an important distinction you make between necessary risks and pointless risks, and that consulting with others is a good thing to do before taking a risk to make sure it is necessary.
Ken