Bowtie Methodology in Risk Management and Mitigation

This advanced DIXONTECH course focuses on mastering the Bowtie Methodology, one of the most powerful tools for visual risk assessment and control management. Participants will learn how to identify threats, analyze barriers, and develop mitigation plans using the Bowtie model. The training bridges theory and application, enabling professionals to enhance organizational resilience, safety performance, and decision-making through a structured, graphical approach to risk management.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of the Bowtie Risk Management Framework
• Threat Identification and Barrier Analysis
• Human and Organizational Factors in Risk Mitigation
• Risk Controls, Assurance, and Monitoring Systems
• Bowtie Integration with ISO and ERM Standards

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Apply the Bowtie model to visualize, manage, and mitigate complex organizational risks effectively.

• Identify threats and consequences with clarity
• Develop robust preventive and mitigative barriers
• Evaluate control effectiveness and performance
• Integrate Bowtie analysis into risk registers
• Align Bowtie practices with ISO 31000 and ERM frameworks
• Strengthen risk-based decision-making processes
• Communicate risk controls to all stakeholders
• Establish a continuous risk monitoring culture

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

Designed for professionals responsible for organizational risk, safety, and compliance across industries.

• Risk and compliance officers
• Health, safety, and environment (HSE) managers
• Quality assurance professionals
• Project and operations managers
• Internal auditors and ERM specialists
• Business continuity and resilience officers
• Process safety engineers
• Corporate governance professionals

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH training blends practical workshops, real-world case studies, and interactive simulations using BowtieXP and other visualization tools. Participants will construct complete Bowtie diagrams for selected scenarios, evaluate control barriers, and apply assurance models. The course emphasizes collaborative analysis, critical thinking, and scenario-based learning for immediate workplace application.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO BOWTIE RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

• Understanding the Bowtie concept and structure
• Linking causes, controls, and consequences
• The role of visualization in risk communication
• Comparing Bowtie with traditional risk analysis tools
• Key terminology and principles in Bowtie methodology
• Industry examples of Bowtie applications

DAY 2

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND THREAT ANALYSIS

• Identifying and categorizing organizational hazards
• Developing credible threat scenarios
• Defining event triggers and escalation factors
• Mapping causal relationships for top events
• Classifying threats by likelihood and severity
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments

DAY 3

BARRIER DESIGN AND CONTROL EFFECTIVENESS

• Differentiating between preventive and mitigative barriers
• Designing effective control layers and verification steps
• Evaluating control reliability and interdependence
• Building assurance and monitoring mechanisms
• Integrating human and organizational factors (HOF)
• Common pitfalls in barrier management

DAY 4

INTEGRATING BOWTIE WITH CORPORATE RISK SYSTEMS

• Linking Bowtie to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Using Bowtie with ISO 31000 and ISO 45001 standards
• Embedding Bowtie into safety management systems
• Automation tools and digital Bowtie software
• Reporting and communicating risk insights
• Case study: Bowtie implementation in high-risk sectors

DAY 5

BUILDING A RISK MITIGATION AND MONITORING FRAMEWORK

• Developing Bowtie-based action plans
• Measuring and auditing control performance
• Establishing key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics
• Conducting management reviews and reporting
• Designing continuous improvement loops
• Creating an organizational Bowtie roadmap