[Verse 1] Open up your risk register, dust off every page Hunt for all the "accepted" marks scattered through the stage Some were signed with signatures, some just slipped on through Time to sort the wheat from chaff, see what's really true [Chorus] Properly accepted, documented clean Informally accepted, no paper trail seen Accepted by default, nobody chose Audit every single one, that's how wisdom grows Four criteria checking, governance tight Turn the shadows into documented light [Verse 2] Grab each risk that's sitting there wearing "accepted" tags Check for stakeholder approval, documentation flags Was the impact understood? The likelihood mapped clear? Or did someone just assume it would disappear? [Chorus] Properly accepted, documented clean Informally accepted, no paper trail seen Accepted by default, nobody chose Audit every single one, that's how wisdom grows Four criteria checking, governance tight Turn the shadows into documented light [Bridge] Informed decisions need four pillars standing strong Risk assessment done complete, mitigation costs along Authority to make the call, periodic review dates Don't let sleeping risks wake up and crash your corporate gates [Verse 3] For the informal and default, design your rescue plan Governance processes built to understand Convert the ghosts to solid ground with signatures and dates Before the black swan comes around and rattles all your gates [Chorus] Properly accepted, documented clean Informally accepted, no paper trail seen Accepted by default, nobody chose Audit every single one, that's how wisdom grows Four criteria checking, governance tight Turn the shadows into documented light [Outro] Risk acceptance isn't just a rubber stamp affair It's conscious choice with full disclosure, handled with due care
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