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Apr 5, 2024

What is Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)?

This article outlines how ERM differs from traditional risk management and how an ERM process can be one of the entity's most important strategic tools.

Nov 18, 2021

Looking for a better way to report risk information to management?

The ERM Initiative is pleased to provide this new case study, “Management Dashboards: Visualizing Enterprise Risks”, that illustrates a number of different ways organizations are embedding risk insights into management’s dashboard reports.  The report was prepared by graduate students in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University based on input they received from 19 companies covering 9 industries including healthcare, financial services, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and wholesale/retail trades. 

Jul 14, 2021

Getting Started with ERM: A Guide for Nonprofits Templates

Download this set of practical tools and templates that nonprofit organizations can use to advance your risk governance practices.

Jan 9, 2020

The Art & Science of Key Risk Indicators: A Case Study Analysis

Many organizations struggle to develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) that will provideearly warnings that risks may be more likely to materialize. This case study looks at 5 different organizations that have put KRIs in place and delves into the timing and rationale behind KRI implementation as well as the methods used to develop KRIs and the ongoing risk reporting and monitoring.

Dec 12, 2017

GAO Report on Good Practices in ERM

Discover the updated GAO risk management framework, which integrates ERM concepts to help federal agencies better address uncertainties. Learn about key elements and best practices for effective risk management in a complex, evolving environment.

Sep 22, 2016

Case Studies on Key Risk Indicators

NC State's ERM Initiative is pleased to release a thought paper, Key Risk Reporting and Key Risk Indicators, that highlights three case study illustrations of how organizations have developed effective processes for reporting risk information. These case studies are based on real life examples of how companies have addressed the need for effective risk measures.

Dec 10, 2015

Reporting Key Risk Information to the Board of Directors

The new thought paper on reporting key risk information to the Board of Directors highlights common practices used within organizations to communicate risk information.

Dec 7, 2015

How to Effectively Report Key Risks to Board

How to effectively report key risks to the Board, supported with various examples and supporting information.

Jan 3, 2011

Impact of Risk Management Failures on the Financial Crisis

A report released by The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission presents findings and conclusions related to the causes of the 2008-2010 financial and economic crisis in the United States. Failures of corporate governance and risk management at many systemically important financial institutions are among key causes of the crisis, as concluded by the Commission.

Mar 1, 2010

Managing Risks with Sustainable Practices

The Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability outlines twenty expectations for embedding sustainability in governance, risk management, and strategy. Learn how strong governance and accountability create a resilient, future-ready organization.

Dec 1, 2009

Six Sigma and Risk Assessments

Textron Inc. leverages its DFSS methodology for a robust risk assessment process, improving audit efficiency and aligning risk management with strategic business objectives. Discover how Textron reduced costs and enhanced risk oversight.