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Jan 29, 2019

Risk Management with Third-Party Suppliers

Discover how financial institutions manage third-party risks under increasing regulatory scrutiny. Learn about McKinsey’s six-element approach for risk segmentation, due diligence, governance, and effective management reporting to mitigate operational and reputational risks.

Jan 29, 2019

Joint Venture Blind Spots and Strategies to Avoid Them

Joint ventures are developed through a five stage process requiring complex decisions to be made by varying teams. Joint venture success depends heavily on cross-process discipline throughout business planning and implementation while simultaneously be aware of and counteracting common blind spots. These blind spots are pressures that can undermine joint venture success. They include rushing to completion, a lack of leadership continuity, declining parent involvement, and insufficient planning to respond to changes in risk. This article discusses the causes of these blind spots and strategies to avoid them.

Jan 29, 2019

Behaviors That Shape Corporate Culture

Corporate culture and the behaviors that shape them are always a hot topic amongst c-level management, journalists, consultants and employees of the organization. There is a traditional and typically accepted viewpoint that altering the mindsets of employees with fancy phrases and showcasing the desired qualities of culture will lead to behavior change due to employees’ willingness to conform to the new standards. However, corporate culture has three dimensions that affect its alignment which are symbolic reminders, keystone behaviors, and mind-sets. Contrary to popular belief, behavioral changes will have the longest lasting impact on culture.

Jan 29, 2019

The Intersection of Reputation and Cyber Risk

Explore key findings from the 2018 Reputation Risk Study, revealing the importance of swift crisis communication, social responsibility, and proactive management to navigate reputation challenges in a digital world.

Jan 24, 2019

Are You Trying to Embed ERM Thinking Deeper in Your Organization?

Extending the Reach of ERM: Techniques for Engaging More Employees
Angela Hoon

Jan 17, 2019

Analyzing Root Causes of Risks

Angela Hoon, Executive Director of Strategic Risk Management at General Motors talks about how her organization analyzes root causes of top risks in order to identify common triggers and points of interconnection.

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

Workforce dynamics are evolving with generational shifts, AI, and the gig economy. Beth Ritter discusses how these trends create emerging risks that executives and boards must address in strategic planning.

Dec 13, 2018

Top Risks Report 2019: Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2019

Explore the top risks for 2019 identified by board members and executives, including digital readiness, talent retention, regulatory scrutiny, and cyber threats, based on a global survey by Protiviti and NC State’s ERM Initiative.

Nov 15, 2018

Rich Insights from NC State’s Fall 2018 ERM Roundtable Summit

The Fall 2018 ERM Roundtable Summit featured speakers from Hilton, SunTrust, and VF Corporation, offering practical insights into integrating risk culture with strategy. Learn how the updated COSO ERM Framework adds value to ERM processes.