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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.

Jun 26, 2018

COSO Releases Draft Guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance-related Risks

Learn how COSO and WBCSD’s supplemental guidance helps organizations address ESG-related risks, from extreme weather to product recalls, integrating these risks into ERM for sustainable success.

Jun 26, 2018

The Age of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing delivers benefits like cost savings and scalability but also introduces new risks. Using COSO’s ERM framework, companies can identify and mitigate risks such as lack of transparency, security concerns, and vendor lock-in.

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 21, 2018

Conducting Scenario Planning Workshops

Learn from IBM’s Claudio Martinez de la Vega about scenario planning workshops, with step-by-step guidance on pre-planning, facilitation, and capturing insights to strengthen ERM processes.
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.

May 30, 2018

Fresh Insights from the Spring 2018 NCSU ERM Roundtable Summit

Gain valuable insights from the ERM Roundtable Summit, where experts from Lowe’s, GM, General Mills, and more share innovative strategies for integrating ERM with strategy, managing risks, and transforming ERM processes.
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.

Apr 24, 2018

Strategies for Designing a Lasting ERM Process: A Case Study

Discover strategies for sustaining an effective ERM process over time. NC State’s thought paper highlights six real-life case studies offering key insights for boards and senior executives.