ERM Initiative Staff

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.

May 6, 2021

Highlights From Spring 2021 ERM Roundtable Summit

Gain insights from the Spring 2021 ERM Roundtable Summit, covering virtual risk workshops, managing national risks, rising compliance expectations, emerging board expectations, and key findings from the State of Risk Oversight Report.

May 4, 2021

2021 The State of Risk Oversight: An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices – 12th Edition

This 2021 State of Risk Oversight Report highlights over 40 different aspects of risk management practices that readers can use to benchmark their risk management processes along several dimensions. It also includes Calls to Action and an Evaluation Template that executives can use to quickly assess their risk management programs.

Mar 18, 2021

Lessons Learned: How COVID Shaped Business Decision Making in 2020

Learn five key lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, shared by risk experts at an NC State ERM panel. Gain insights on adaptability, team support, resilient products, global risk planning, and preparing for the “new normal.”

Jan 5, 2021

Lessons from Fighting Wildfires & Pandemics

SDG&E's Mike Schneider discusses the value of proactive risk planning, investing in monitoring systems, and rethinking strategies to tackle ESG challenges amid wildfires and a global pandemic.

Dec 9, 2020

Paul Sarbanes, Co-Sponsor of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, Dies: A Look Back to a Discussion With Him

Learn about the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, its impact on corporate governance and financial reporting, and insights from its co-authors shared during a 10th-anniversary discussion moderated by Mark Beasley.

Nov 13, 2020

Value of ERM: Board Risk Oversight Associated with Lower Taxes

Companies with engaged boards experience lower taxes and reduced regulatory risks. This research outlines three actions boards can take to enhance risk oversight and improve organizational outcomes.

Nov 2, 2020

Managing Cash Flows in an Uncertain World

The COVID-19 pandemic and global disruptions have strained cash flows for many organizations. Discover scenario planning techniques and tools to forecast and manage financial risks effectively.

Sep 24, 2020

BDO in the Boardroom Podcast Series: How Board Member Involvement Impacts Tax Risk – Nathan Goldman

Nathan Goldman, Ph.D., explores the intersection of board risk oversight and tax planning in a podcast, revealing findings from his research on governance and strategic tax practices.

Aug 13, 2020

Managing Risks During COVID-19 Key Insights

COVID-19 taught businesses the importance of holistic risk management. Learn ERM strategies to manage risks, support teams, and embrace new opportunities in the evolving “new normal.”