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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Initiative Staff

Zach Wolff

Feb 6, 2023

Identifying Long-Term Risks

Zach Wolff, director of ERM and SOX internal controls, ConEdison, shares how his organization engages business leaders across the company to identify potential issues that may reflect longer-term emerging enterprise-level risks.

Feb 1, 2023

Managing Long-term Risk: Preparing for 2032

Carol Beaumier, senior managing director at global consulting firm Protiviti, asks “What steps are my organization undertaking or continuing over the near term to ensure that they're sufficiently agile and resilient to thrive in this decade of disruption?"

Dec 8, 2022

REPORT: Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2023 & 2032

2023 & 2032 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks highlights top risks of immediate concern on the minds of executives for 2023 - and for the long-term - 2032.

Oct 20, 2022

ERM Initiative Bridges Risk and Strategy at In-Person ERM Roundtable Summit

The first in-person gathering in three years, the event brought together more than 130 risk leaders from across the United States.
SEC chair video

Sep 9, 2022

The SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Proposal: Why?

Discover the SEC's proposed climate-related disclosure rules and their impact on public companies and investors. Learn about the key points from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's explanation and how these rules aim to standardize climate risk reporting.

Aug 29, 2022

Raleigh Native and Civic FCU Executive Joins Pack, Dives Into Risk and Analytics

Learn about Pete VanGraafeiland, a Raleigh native and Civic FCU executive, as he joins NC State's MRA program. Discover his innovative work in risk management and analytics, focusing on fraud prevention and enhancing member services at Civic FCU.

Aug 12, 2022

Focusing efforts on ESG goals is ‘just good business’

Bruce Branson, associate director of the ERM initiative at N.C. State's Poole College of Management, discusses the challenges and benefits of establishing and communicating ESG goals. Learn why focusing on ESG is good business and how it can enhance stakeholder value.

Jul 6, 2022

Five Actions to Build a Resilient Organization

The 2021 Deloitte Global Resilience Report explores how to strengthen resilience in your organization to be prepared to overcome disruptions and thrive amid extreme circumstances. Through 2,260 interviews with public- and private-sector CXOs in 21 countries, the report identifies five organizational characteristics common to companies that have proven to adapt, bounce back, and persist amid disruption: preparation, adaptability, collaboration, trust and responsibility. This article translates those characteristics into practical, actional steps for leaders to build resilient organizations.

Jun 30, 2022

Practical Tips to Prepare for Disruption

Disruption is a part of life and business, and business leaders are often tasked with making important decisions amid uncertainty. Based on insights from its research, Gallup published a set of practical tips for leaders to effectively prepare their organizations to withstand disruptions.

May 23, 2022

Running the Risk: What it Takes to be a Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

This article, "Running the Risk: What it Takes to be a Chief Risk Officer (CRO)" by Samantha Beavers discusses the important attributes of an effective chief risk officer (CRO).