The Gray Rhino is a metaphor for the obvious dangers that we ignore even though it’s in our interest to get away before it hits.

Unlike the Black Swan event, which is impossible to predict, Grey Rhino events are ones that we can control and safeguard ourselves against.

These are clear threats that frequently go unnoticed despite their size and prevalence.

Businesses can use the Gray Rhino to address risks, issues, and problems of any magnitude.

There are five stages of a Gray Rhino framework. These 5 stages are a model that helps businesses identify, assess, and mitigate risks that they might not otherwise see. The framework helps to avoid the danger of being blindsided by an unexpected event.

The five stages of the grey rhino framework are:

- The first stage is that we need to identify a potential risk or threat.
- In the second stage, we need to assess how likely it is that this particular risk will happen and what consequences it might have if it does happen.
- The third stage is about identifying possible solutions to this problem.
- The fourth stage is about deciding which solution would be best for your particular organization and implementing it.
- Finally, in the fifth stage, we need to monitor how well our chosen solution worked and make adjustments as necessary.