Operational Risk

Feb 8, 2022

Board Oversight of ESG and Diversity Risks

PwC's 2021 Annual Corporate Directors Survey gauges the views of public company directors across the United States. The survey results reveal the significant impact of the social, environmental and economic pressures companies have faced in recent years, including new risks for boards to address. The PwC report also sheds light on the changes boards are making in response to the dynamic environment.

Feb 4, 2022

Developing Contingency Plans

Uncertainty is at an all-time high. Bonnie Hancock highlights how organizations can use contingency planning to manage unexpected events like the pandemic, ensuring preparedness and resilience.

Dec 9, 2021

REPORT: Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2022 & 2031

Executive Perspectives on Top Risks is an annual survey report that assesses the concerns of 1,453 board members and executives globally.

Nov 18, 2021

Looking for a better way to report risk information to management?

The ERM Initiative is pleased to provide this new case study, “Management Dashboards: Visualizing Enterprise Risks”, that illustrates a number of different ways organizations are embedding risk insights into management’s dashboard reports.  The report was prepared by graduate students in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University based on input they received from 19 companies covering 9 industries including healthcare, financial services, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and wholesale/retail trades. 

Oct 6, 2021

New Resources: ERM Tools & Techniques

The ERM Initiative interviews John Fraser, Rob Quail and Betty Simkins about the 2nd edition of Enterprise Risk Management: Today’s Leading Research and Best Practices for Tomorrow’s Executives.

Sep 28, 2021

Looking to Enhance Your Organization’s Resiliency? Check Out These Resources

Explore strategies to elevate operational resiliency and business continuity. Learn from thought leaders on supply chain vulnerabilities, third-party risks, and governance enhancements to future-proof your organization.

Sep 21, 2021

Is Your Company’s Knowledge Walking Out the Door with Your Retirees?

This article discusses how knowledge loss from employee attrition can be reduced through effective knowledge management and knowledge transfer practices.

Aug 31, 2021

Mitigating Supply Chain Disruptions and Building Resilience

Global supply chains are larger and more complex than ever. At the same time disruptions that affect supply chains have grown more frequent and severe, exposing vulnerabilities. Companies and policy makers are reconsidering how to assess, analyze and mitigate risk exposure to bolster supply chain resiliency to shocks like financial crises, terrorism, extreme weather and pandemics. McKinsey Global Institute's (MGI's) report, Risk, Resiliency, and Rebalancing in Global Value Chains, explores factors leading to global supply chain risk, financial implications of shocks and guidance for building supply chain resiliency. Check out this summary of the key findings.

Mar 18, 2021

Lessons Learned: How COVID Shaped Business Decision Making in 2020

Learn five key lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, shared by risk experts at an NC State ERM panel. Gain insights on adaptability, team support, resilient products, global risk planning, and preparing for the “new normal.”

Jan 5, 2021

Lessons from Fighting Wildfires & Pandemics

SDG&E's Mike Schneider discusses the value of proactive risk planning, investing in monitoring systems, and rethinking strategies to tackle ESG challenges amid wildfires and a global pandemic.