ABSTRACT
Groundinvestigationsareanindispensable tool formanagingground-relatedrisk, typically involving the exploration of hidden ground characteristics. They provide the information needed for any successful construction project. The application of risk management in daily practice requires change, both by ourselves and the peopleweworkwith.As an analogy to ground investigations, this chapter therefore aims to explore ourselves. Without usurping psychologists, experience has shown that it can be helpful to explore ourselves to some degree, before we start on the slippery path of change, uncertainty and risk.What canwe actually do, when implementing ground-related riskmanagement that may help to transform the industry? We start by introducing the concept of the individual, followed by the concept of
perception. Our perceptions often appear to be less objective and rational than we would like them to be. It is particularly important to realize this when considering individual perceptions and their effects on risk. Finally, this chapter perceives our own contribution. What capabilities do we
need to create irreversible and positive change? Definitive answers are not given, simply because they are not available. Was it Albert Einstein who stated that the answer is already enclosed by the question? However, six key-capabilities for the application of ground-related risk management are provided. This chapter again ends with a summary.
