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The Guardian

Risk management, safety, and governance

Overview

Focuses on risk management, safety, security, and governance. Prioritizes regulation, compliance, and robust oversight to prevent harm.

Key Characteristics

  • Prevents costly mistakes or scandals
  • Enforces standards and accountability
  • Brings holistic view of risk and privacy
  • Advocates for robust oversight

How to Engage This Archetype

Involve from the start in risk assessment and policy creation. Give them real decision rights in solution-finding.

Response to Change

May slow down or block beneficial innovation. Can be perceived as overly rigid.

Potential Blind Spots

Could create overly restrictive policies that hinder beneficial innovation.

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