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Helping leaders turn emerging risks into strategic insight through research, education, and practical tools.

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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.

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600+ ERM resources

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

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

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ERM Research

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

ERM Research

New Research: 2026 State of Risk Oversight

Organizations are facing greater risk complexity, but their risk management capabilities are not always keeping pace. The ERM Initiative at NC State, in partnership with AICPA, has released the 17th edition of The State of Risk Oversight, our annual study of enterprise risk management practices and risk oversight. Based on responses from 331 executives and board-level leaders, the 2026 study reveals a widening gap between organizations’ awareness of a more complex and disruptive risk environment and their ability to fully integrate risk management into strategic decision-making.

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2026 17th Edition the State of Risk Oversight Report Cover

“If you’re someone who enjoys learning, and you really want to meet more people in this risk management space, this is a really great environment to do that.”

Vito Giovingo

Vito Giovingo

Sr. Director, Global Business Services – Transformation, McDonald’s

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5 ERM Questions Leading Risk Professionals Are Tackling Right Now

From deciding which risks deserve the most attention to strengthening board oversight, ERM leaders are navigating increasingly complex questions. Here are five issues shaping the conversation as organizations look toward 2027.

Article and insights
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Risk Meets Reality: Perils of Polarization

In this new thought leadership piece, NC State experts examine how political and social polarization is reshaping the risk landscape, and why leaders should proactively address its enterprise-wide implications. Includes a downloadable resource.

Article and resource
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Managing Executive Security in an Era of Escalating Physical Risk

In this new thought piece, ERM Initiative Associate Director Bruce Branson explores how escalating threats are turning executive security into a board‑level risk, and how organizations are shifting from reactive protection to disciplined readiness.

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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 Perceptions on AI Opportunities and Risks

A global study of 1,735 executives examines AI’s strategic potential, readiness gaps, and rising risks — highlighting regional differences and the need for integrated AI governance.

2026 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks

Key executive insights on emerging risks, cybersecurity, AI governance, and strategic priorities shaping the future. Based on responses from 1,540 global board members and C-suite leaders, the report examines near- and long-term risks.

2026 The State of Risk Oversight

Insights from the 17th annual report, conducted in conjunction with AICPA. Includes key findings, questions for boards and executives, information about the study, and links to both the full PDF report and an accessible Word version.