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Jan 8, 2019

The Value Proposition for ERM: From Intangible to Tangible

This case study, The Value Proposition for ERM: From Intangible to Tangible, provides great examples of ways that ERM has added value at six different companies.

Jan 4, 2019

Recognizing the Shamrock Organization and Emerging Risks It May Create

When you think about your organization’s workforce and its related talent needs, there are a number of dynamics to consider. We have all heard about the Millennials and we are beginning to learn about the group that follows them - often referred to as the iGeneration or the Homeland Generation - who bring different skills and expectations to the workforce. Organizations are experiencing the graying of their talent as the boomers are aging. Unprecedented advancements in technology, including the impact with artificial intelligence and digital transformation, are changing how organizations develop and deliver products or services. These developments along with record low unemployment are intensifying skill shortages. And a company named Uber has taught us about the new Gig economy. How will these trends impact the workforce structure for organizations, thereby introducing new types of emerging risks for executives and boards to consider?
David Hughes and Bonnie Hancock

Aug 14, 2018

Conducting Annual Risk Interviews

David Hughes, Assistant Vice President, ERM and Business Continuity Planning at HCA Healthcare talks about how HCA conducts annual risk interviews as part of an ERM process that has been in place for over 15 years.
Rob Gould

Jul 11, 2018

Conducting Black Swan Workshops

Rob Gould, Director, Internal Audit at Harley-Davidson talks about conducting Black Swan workshops. 

Jun 26, 2018

COSO’s Take on the Three Lines of Defense

As risks begin to threaten the achievement of company objectives, senior management must determine the appropriate way to respond. Responsibilities and duties must be clearly identified so individuals are aware of their roles in addressing these risks and controls. COSO developed the three lines of defense model that addresses how specific duties related to risks and controls could be assigned and coordinated within the organization to alleviate the threat. Ultimately, the model is designed to ensure individuals within each line of defense are aware of their full responsibilities and how these responsibilities fit into the organization's overall risk and control structure.

Jun 26, 2018

The Relationship between Internal Controls, ERM, and the Business Model

COSO's Improving Organizational Performance and Governance discusses how COSO's Internal Control Integrated Framework and COSO's ERM Integrated Framework relate to the standard business model. The frameworks can contribute to an organization's long-term success. The key takeaway is that good risk management and internal control are necessary for the long term success of all organizations. Improving organizational performance and governance will support this goal.

Jun 26, 2018

COSO Releases Examples of Framework Applications

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) has released an important supplement to its 2017 Enterprise Risk Management – Integrating with Strategy and Performance. This compendium to the 2017 framework includes detailed examples for applying principles from the updated ERM Framework to day-to-day practices. The compendium of examples recognizes the connection between ERM and strategic setting and organizational performance and includes examples across a wide range of industries. Each illustration in the compendium was developed from industry practices identified through extensive research, including interviews and case studies.
Beverley Harrington Leacock

Jun 7, 2018

Getting an ERM Process Started

Beverley Harrington Leacock, Director of ERM at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) talks about how her organization started and gained traction with their ERM process.
Takis Martakis

May 17, 2018

Measuring and Assessing Culture in Regards to Risk Management

Takis Martakis, Global Head of People Risk and Culture at Credit Suisse discusses how the company is measuring and assessing the organization’s culture across different business units.
Frank Fronzo

May 1, 2018

Assigning Risk Owners

Frank Fronzo, Vice President, Assistant Treasurer and Corporate Risk Officer at Estee Lauder talks about how his organization assigns risk owners.