[Verse 1] Traditional risk registers miss the mark When black swans come to call Low probability times impact score Makes the biggest threats look small But some events can shake your world Even when the odds seem thin Time to build a different lens For the storms that might begin [Chorus] V-R-C-D-R, five dimensions we explore Velocity, Reversibility, how fast and what's in store Cascade Potential, Detectability, then Response Readiness too Black swan register, separate and clear Five questions pulling us through [Verse 2] First ask about velocity How quick from signal to full hit Minutes, hours, days or weeks Before your systems take the hit Then reversibility matters most Is the damage here to stay Temporary like a power cut Or permanent dismay [Chorus] V-R-C-D-R, five dimensions we explore Velocity, Reversibility, how fast and what's in store Cascade Potential, Detectability, then Response Readiness too Black swan register, separate and clear Five questions pulling us through [Verse 3] Cascade potential shows the spread How many domains will fall One failure triggering the next Like dominoes standing tall Detectability reveals the truth How much warning will you get Silent creeper or alarm bells Before the impact hits your net [Bridge] Response readiness completes the view Do you start from zero ground Or have some capability waiting When the black swan comes around High impact, low probability Needs a different scoring way Don't let traditional methods Hide the risks that end your day [Chorus] V-R-C-D-R, five dimensions we explore Velocity, Reversibility, how fast and what's in store Cascade Potential, Detectability, then Response Readiness too Black swan register, separate and clear Five questions pulling us through [Outro] Build your black swan register now Before the unexpected lands Five dimensions guide your way To understand what no one plans
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