Precautionary Principle

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Strategy

Foundational Lexiconwhen in doubt, don't
Executive Parlancecaution-first approach
Scholarly Discourseepistemic conservatism
Babel ZenithPrecautionary Principle
Origin: Risk Management

Etymology & Meaning

Taking preventive action against uncertain harms.

In the Boardroom

Avoiding actions with potentially catastrophic but uncertain outcomes.

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