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9 Hazard Identification
Fig. 9.1 Rozy Scenario avatar
Fig. 9.2 Perryl Shield avatar
At the beginning of the interviews, whether they are one-on-one or group,
we ask participants to select the avatar they believe most closely expresses their
attitude toward hazards (risks) and mitigations (http://www.riskope.com/2015/05/
28/why-when-approaching-strategic-tactical-operational-planning-one-needs-toknow-about-ostriches-denial-and-prayers/). During the course of the interview, if
we detect a divergence between the explanations they give and the avatar character,
we keep challenging the interviewee. It is fun, people enjoy it, and it helps to find
“cracks” in the stories without it being (too) personal.
(2) The “Buddies Hazard Identification Role Play”
We ask all the participants to split in three to four groups “as they see fit”. Generally
this leads to “buddies groups (http://www.riskope.com/2009/11/12/one-world-16common-human-traits-2/)” (possibly based on age, sex, cultural background, mind-
9 Hazard Identification
Fig. 9.1 Rozy Scenario avatar
Fig. 9.2 Perryl Shield avatar
At the beginning of the interviews, whether they are one-on-one or group,
we ask participants to select the avatar they believe most closely expresses their
attitude toward hazards (risks) and mitigations (http://www.riskope.com/2015/05/
28/why-when-approaching-strategic-tactical-operational-planning-one-needs-toknow-about-ostriches-denial-and-prayers/). During the course of the interview, if
we detect a divergence between the explanations they give and the avatar character,
we keep challenging the interviewee. It is fun, people enjoy it, and it helps to find
“cracks” in the stories without it being (too) personal.
(2) The “Buddies Hazard Identification Role Play”
We ask all the participants to split in three to four groups “as they see fit”. Generally
this leads to “buddies groups (http://www.riskope.com/2009/11/12/one-world-16common-human-traits-2/)” (possibly based on age, sex, cultural background, mind-