Behavioural Risk Management in Clinical Trials Training Course

Course overview

Traditional approaches to project risk management focus on events - predictable technical issues assessed by probability and impact, with mitigation or contingency plans put in place. Yet this lens overlooks a critical truth: projects are not just technical systems, they are also social systems. The interactions between stakeholders, shaped by goals, behaviours, and communication styles, can introduce complex, often overlooked risks. These are relational risks.

Recent research highlights relational risk as a key contributor to project failure. Unlike event-based risks, relational risks stem from misaligned behaviours and breakdowns in trust, transparency, and collaboration. Common challenges include:

• Misalignment of goals
• Opportunistic behaviour
• Information asymmetry
• Erosion of trust
• Poor verification of performance
• Concealment of negative outcomes
• Ineffective communication

In this session, we’ll explore how to identify, assess, and manage relational risk using the CURED framework - an actionable model grounded in current research. Through a mix of theory and practice, including the experiential learning game NODEL, participants will engage in scenario-based problem-solving to apply CURED principles and strengthen stakeholder collaboration.

• Event based risk analysis - a brief refresher
• Relational risk - current research and the CURED framework
• Some useful tools - Systems thinking and the theory of constraints
• Interactive relational risk problem solving - playing the game Nodel and analyising the output.

Traditional risk management only takes you so far. That’s why this course introduces complementary models like Relational Risk and the CURED Framework, offering practical tools to manage uncertainty in technical and social project systems.

By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a robust set of actionable techniques and a forward-thinking mindset to elevate your clinical research project outcomes, today and into the future.

Participants will also improve their career opportunities and gain the ability to help protect organisations from potential risks, positioning themselves as highly valuable assets in today’s competitive job market.

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Benefits of attending

• Learn about the research into Relational risk
• Go beyond traditional Risk Analysis by exploring the critical role of Relational Risk in project success
• Identify and assess behavioural risks within an organisation
• Understand the psychological factors that influence decision-making
• Apply the CURED Framework to navigate real-world examples and manage Relational Risk with greater confidence

Who should attend

This course is ideal for anyone involved in clinical research. It is applicable to professionals working in pharma, Clinical Research Organisations, and investigator sites, including:

• VP of Project Management
• Senior Directors
• All levels of Project Managers
• All levels of CRAs
• All levels of CTA
• Procurement and Outsourcing Personnel
• Project Finance Professionals
• Risk Analyst - Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks
• Compliance Officer - Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Behavioural Risk Manager - Identify and analyse behavioural risks within an organisation
• Fraud Investigator - Investigate suspected fraudulent activities and implement fraud prevention measures
• Security Analyst - Monitor security threats and develop strategies to protect sensitive information

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