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Poole College of Management
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Risk Appetite and Response

Jan 31, 2019

Articulating Risk Appetite

Colleen Larson discusses Emergent BioSolutions' tactical approach to defining risk appetite, offering practical guidance for aligning business decisions with risk tolerances across core areas of the company.

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.

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.

Sep 11, 2018

Understanding Reputation Risk

Learn how organizations can tackle reputational risk, a key component of brand strategy. Chrystina Howard shares insights on incorporating reputation risk into risk assessments and offers actionable first steps.

Sep 4, 2018

Risk Assessment from COSO’s Perspective

Learn how COSO's risk assessment framework helps organizations manage risks effectively. Explore the key steps: developing assessment criteria, evaluating risk interactions, and prioritizing risks to align with strategic goals and enhance value creation.
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.

Nov 27, 2017

Taking a Fresh Look at Board Risk Oversight

Learn how boards can strengthen risk oversight, from improving risk disclosures to ensuring diverse director backgrounds. Explore practical strategies for addressing common challenges in board-level risk management.

Oct 16, 2017

Board Risk Assessment Challenges and Techniques to Address Them

Learn how boards can prioritize critical risks, monitor reputational threats, and align strategic objectives with effective risk responses using KPIs, KRIs, and proactive crisis management strategies.

Dec 8, 2016

2017 Top Risks Report: Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2017

NC State's ERM Initiative, with Protiviti, has released the "Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2017" report, identifying global economic concerns, regulatory scrutiny, and cyber threats as major risks. The findings underscore the need for enhanced risk management and oversight.

Sep 19, 2016

Are Your Goals Incenting Risky Behavior?

Explore how aggressive incentive systems can drive unethical behavior, using examples from Wells Fargo and Volkswagen. Learn how pre-mortem analysis and strong corporate culture can prevent risky behavior.