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ERM Leadership and Governance

Getting Started with ERM for Nonprofits

Jul 14, 2021

Getting Started with Enterprise Risk Management: A Guide for Nonprofits

A video discussion of, "Getting Started with Enterprise Risk Management: A Guide for Nonprofits."
Bob Kolasky

Apr 28, 2021

Overview of the National Risk Management Center at the Department of Homeland Security

Mark Beasley interviews Bob Kolasky, Assistant Director, CISA within the Department of Homeland Security about the work of the National Risk Management Center (NRMC).
Chuck Saia

Feb 15, 2021

Enhancing Risk Management Governance and Leadership: Traits to Consider

Chuck Saia, Senior Partner at Deloitte shares insights about risk management leadership and governance in a discussion with ERM Initiative Director Mark Beasley.

Apr 1, 2020

2020 The State of Risk Oversight: An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices

2020 The State of Risk Oversight: An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices

Jul 30, 2019

CEO and Board Risk Management

Senior leaders often view threats in a vacuum, acknowledging their existence but missing the mark on how best to solve them. These leaders tend to know that threats are on the horizon but, in many cases, are not managing them in a strategic way. They are not seeing these critical threats as interconnected, complex risks that, when managed correctly, could create opportunities for accelerating growth. Managing risk is a critical facet of the roles of CEOs and board members. This is particularly true in today's environment of ongoing disruption, innovation, and technological change.

Apr 30, 2019

ERM and Sustainability

Over the last decade, corporations have begun paying increased attention to issues involving sustainability and risk oversight, and linking these efforts to an organization's strategy. Research and thought papers now are addressing the growing challenges related to water scarcity, resource availability, climate disruption, waste reduction, and corporate responsibility. Many organizations have embraced the new sustainability movement, but have discovered a wide-range of challenges before them. These initiatives sometimes appear as disjointed, or misunderstood, which lead to a number of problems when getting started.

Feb 21, 2019

Are Universities & Colleges Doing Enough to Manage Reputational Risk?

In a recent survey by United Educators, it is clear that more colleges and universities than ever are implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to prepare for and respond to risks and opportunities. The question is, however, whether institutions are prepared for one of the largest emerging risks to universities and colleges: reputational risk. This article assesses ERM practices at colleges and universities, describes reputational risk factors, and provides the best practices for identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating reputational risks.

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.
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.
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.