The Smart Risk Playbook: A Five-Step Framework for Business Leaders to Master Product Risk

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Fiona Van Petegem

The Smart Risk Playbook

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ISBN: 9781067139001

A Five-Step Framework for Business Leaders to Master Product Risk

Fiona Van Petegem

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Smart Risk Press
01 April 2026

Production & quality control management; Manufacturing industries

As your product business evolves, change is inevitable, whether it is entering new markets, expanding product lines, adapting to regulatory shifts, or responding to customer demands. With change comes escalating risk. Increasing complexity across your supply chain and product range can introduce vulnerabilities that were not there before. You may start seeing delays, quality issues, or even product recalls, but not always understand why, or know what questions to ask to get to the root of the problem.

To grow successfully, you need to manage the new risks that come with growth. This five-step process helps you understand how changes in your business can create new risks, and how today's issues can become tomorrow's serious problems if left unaddressed. It guides you in creating a Product Risk Management Strategy that sets up the foundation for your staff to create and implement the processes and procedures needed to mitigate risk effectively.

The Smart Risk Playbook equips business owners and CEOs with practical tools and strategies to manage product risks effectively. Drawing on over 25 years of experience with industrial, consumer, and consumable product manufacturers worldwide, Fiona van Petegem translates complex processes into clear, actionable guidance that leaders can apply immediately.

By: Fiona Van Petegem
Imprint: Smart Risk Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781067139001
ISBN 10: 1067139001
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 01 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fiona van Petegem holds a BE(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and an MBA in International Industrial Management from Esslingen University of Applied Sciences in Germany.With over 25 years' experience in product development and process improvement, Fiona has worked with product-based businesses across Australasia, Asia and Europe to identify and mitigate risks in development, manufacturing, and post-market phases. Her approach helps organisations reduce surprises, improve efficiency, accelerate time to market, and guide products safely and confidently from concept to customer.Fiona is passionate about helping business leaders understand complex product risks without needing to become technical experts. Through consulting, workshops, and speaking engagements, she equips CEOs and boards with practical strategies to protect their business and make informed, confident decisions.Connect with Fiona at www.smartriskplaybook.com and subscribe to her newsletter, The Smart Risk Playbook, for actionable guidance on implementing product risk initiatives.

Reviews for The Smart Risk Playbook: A Five-Step Framework for Business Leaders to Master Product Risk

""As someone who has spent decades in organisations navigating the hidden complexities of product risk, I consider The Smart Risk Playbook one of the most practical and strategically insightful guides available today. Fiona van Petegem has transformed risk management from a reactive burden into a powerful, system level advantage that every product leader should master."" - Dr Peter Baines, Senior Executive, Australia ""I wish I had this book 20 years ago when we started Goodnature. It would have saved us time and frustration. As product development, compliance, and risk become increasingly complex, this book provides the tools and strategies to turn those challenges into opportunities. Essential reading for any leader building an innovative and enduring product business."" - Craig Bond, Founder and Director, Goodnature, New Zealand ""This book beautifully demonstrates that risk mitigation strategies are not a necessary evil, but an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of manufacturing operations in a changing environment. Its breadth of perspective is insightful, drawing attention to risks often overlooked beyond initial compliance phases. The author's experience brings the subject to life through real-world examples."" - Prof. Dr. ir. Tim Horeman-Franse, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands ""Being aware of the full range of risks and allocating appropriate resources is one of the more difficult challenges for businesses. This book provides a great overview of those risks, with practical suggestions for addressing them. Those who truly add value share information freely."" - John Terry, Recognised in IAM Strategy 300 as a world leading patent strategist