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Transforming Risk into Strategic Advantage

Trailblazing in Enterprise Risk Management to help you lead with confidence in an ever-changing world.

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Welcome to the NC State University Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, your gateway to leading-edge insights and education in ERM.

We invite you to explore a comprehensive collection of resources, including cutting-edge industry research, thought leadership, and premier professional development opportunities designed to empower you to effectively integrate risk management within the context of strategy and corporate governance for organizational success.

600+ ERM resources

Articles, tools, videos, case studies and the latest research to enhance your understanding and application of ERM.

ERM Resource Center

Premier ERM Training

Education to empower leaders at every level, from those new to ERM to seasoned professionals seeking advanced strategies.

Training and Events

ERM Research

Conducted in collaboration with leaders like AICPA, CIMA and Protiviti to provide forward-thinking best practices, insights and recommendations.

ERM Research

Top Risks for 2025 and Beyond

Explore key insights from NC State ERM Initiative and global consulting firm Protiviti’s 13th annual Executive Risk Survey. Discover top risks for 2025–2027 and 2035, including AI and cyber threats, economic volatility and workforce challenges. Learn how boards and executives are adapting risk strategies for a rapidly evolving landscape.

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NC State Protiviti 2025 Top Risks Survey Executive Summary Final
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How to Facilitate a Risk Workshop

Learn practical strategies from GM’s Kelli Santia to lead impactful risk workshops that support executive alignment, reveal deeper insights, and encourage strategic risk discussions.

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How C-Suite Leaders are Navigating Risk

ERM Initiative Director Mark Beasley sat down with Nasdaq’s Jill Malandrino to explore how boards and C-suite leaders are preparing for both near-term threats and long-term uncertainty.

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How to Boost Dialogue about Emerging Risks

Learn from Heather Namovich of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC how to foster effective communication with leadership about emerging and long-term risks.

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ERM Research

The ERM Initiative collaborates with ERM industry experts at leading organizations like AICPA-CIMA and Protiviti to conduct research studies to guide business leaders in identifying top risks and benchmarking future-focused risk management processes.

Executive Perspectives on Top Risks

What risks will shape business strategy in 2025 and beyond? NC State ERM and Protiviti’s latest study captures insights from 1,215 executives, offering a comprehensive risk assessment for both near-term (2–3 years) and long-term (2035) risk landscapes. Download the free report.

Global State of Risk Oversight

Explore the 2024 Global State of Risk Oversight Report, containing data from 623 global executives and revealing global risk management trends, regional insights and strategic conversations for boards and executives navigating complex risk landscapes. Developed in partnership with AICPA-CIMA.