Some of the most valuable lessons in risk management don't come from regulations or templates. They come from books that challenge how we think, make decisions, communicate, and lead.

In this special Book Club edition of Risk Revolution, hosts Nuala Calnan, Valerie Mulholland, and Lori Richter share the books that have most influenced their thinking about quality risk management, decision making, organizational culture, and leadership. They discuss practical lessons from Thinking, Fast and Slow, Upstream, Surrounded by Idiots, The Talent Code, and Deciding, while exploring how these ideas can improve risk assessments, strengthen decision making, and build more effective organizations. The episode also features Celeste Theberge of Takeda, who shares how her company's "Risky Reads" book club is helping develop quality risk management capability across the organization.

They cover:

• Why psychology and behavioral science matter in quality risk management
• The difference between reactive problem solving and preventing issues before they occur
• How cognitive bias and AI can influence decision-making
• Why communication styles can strengthen or weaken cross-functional teams
• Practical ways to build a stronger quality risk management culture through discussion and shared learning
• Lessons from Takeda's "Risky Reads" quality risk management book club
• Why assumptions should be challenged before important decisions are made
• The books every quality and risk professional should consider adding to their reading list