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Poole College of Management
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM and Strategy

Jun 5, 2007

Risk Manager Trepidation

Russ Banham advises risk managers to look beyond traditional models, emphasizing human and reputational risks. Learn how enterprise risk management can address these threats. Read the full report here.

Jan 1, 2007

Sustainability—Beyond Enterprise Risk Management

AON’s sustainability platform broadens ERM to include social, environmental, and economic factors. Learn how this approach helps businesses manage risks like climate change and boost profitability, brand reputation, and operational efficiency.

Sep 25, 2006

ERM-Benefits for Strategic Planning

The Quarterly Journal of the EDS Agility Alliance recently published an article titled, Coming of Age: As Enterprise Risk Management Matures, So Does Its Value in Strategic Planning, to emphasize the rewards of ERM. Even though some senior managers still lack the broad perspective needed to deal with risk management issues, new tools have emerged and ERM has rapidly gained momentum. The Risk-Capital-Value Framework (RCV) is an example of a concept developed to help businesses manage risks.

Mar 24, 2006

Home Depot’s Approach to ERM

David Whatley, vice president for risk management at Atlanta-based Home Depot Inc., spoke on March 24th to 130 business professionals at the second of three Spring 2006 ERM Roundtables. Whatley described Home Depot’s approach to managing risks at the world’s largest home improvement retailer.

Jul 1, 2005

ERM – UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group has implemented ERM within the organization to help identify risks and alleviate negative exposures while profiting from positive opportunities. ERM implementation at UnitedHealth Group evolved out of their Business Risk Management processes used in their six diverse operating businesses.