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Jan 24, 2020

How Corporate Responsibility Creates Value

Discover why Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) matters for organizations. Learn how aligning CSR with strategy improves financial performance, boosts investor confidence, and creates a competitive advantage.

Jan 24, 2020

Preventing Metrics from Replacing Your Strategy

Explore how linking metrics to strategy can lead to surrogation risks, exemplified by Wells Fargo. Learn best practices to align metrics with strategic goals and maintain ethical practices.

Jan 24, 2020

Categorical Thinking

Categorical thinking is the old-school thinking style and change is necessary in order to succeed in the modern day economy. This article from Harvard Business Review provides an in-depth analysis of the four most important dangers created by categorical thinking through a series of real-world examples and studies. The authors proposed a simple four-step process to combat those dangers and best prepare business leaders for the next wave of the data revolution.

Jan 24, 2020

Embracing the Future Workforce

Technological advances like AI and automation will reshape the workforce. PwC’s thought paper explores four potential worlds of work and the critical skills employees will need to thrive.

Jan 16, 2020

Transforming Reputation Risk Management

Explore how organizations can proactively manage reputation risk by separating signals from noise, identifying third-rail issues, and forecasting long-tail crises to protect their brand and mitigate financial losses.

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, 2019

Top Risks Report 2020: Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2020

The NC State ERM Initiative and global consulting firm Protiviti release the 8th annual Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Report, highlights top risk concerns on the minds of executives for 2020.

Nov 25, 2019

How Piloting Marine One Provides Lessons on Managing Risks

Discover Mick Reed’s lessons on operational risk and consistent processes learned from piloting Marine One. Gain insights into risk prevention, leadership, and the power of learning from mistakes.

Nov 14, 2019

Key Insights from the Fall 2019 ERM Roundtable Summit

At the ERM Roundtable Summit, risk leaders shared actionable strategies for advancing ERM processes, integrating risk into strategy, and managing reputation risks. Save the date for the next event!

Oct 17, 2019

Getting Our Arms Around the Ever-Changing World of Emerging Risks

ERM leaders highlight strategies to navigate emerging risks like AI and disruptive technologies. Learn how to align risk monitoring with strategic priorities and manage third-party risk effectively.