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Jul 20, 2023

Why the disconnect? Risks are Everywhere; Risk Management is Not

The 14th edition of The State of Risk Oversight, a report produced jointly by the AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, and the ERM Initiative at North Carolina State University, shows that the volume and complexity of risks continues to be prominent on the radar of leaders at U.S. organizations of all types and sizes. However, complete and formal ERM processes are just as common now as five years ago, after the survey showed nearly a decade of increased interest in ERM. Mark Beasley, CPA, Ph.D., a professor at N.C. State and director of the school's ERM Initiative, analyzes the disconnect, explains why a post-pandemic sigh of relief is not a good sign for risk managers, and shares some of the questions that organizations can ask themselves to improve their ERM practices.

Jul 11, 2023

2023 The State of Risk Oversight: An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices – 14th Edition

The 2023 State of Risk Oversight Report provides insights based on responses from 454 participants, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state of risk monitoring practices amidst the ever-evolving risk landscape.
David Hughes

Jul 10, 2023

Focusing on Strategic Risks in Interviews with Executives

David Hughes, Assistant VP and Head of ERM at HCA Healthcare shares insights about the success HCA Healthcare has had with conducting risk identification and assessment interviews with a specific focus on strategy and strategic risks.
Zach Wolff

Jul 6, 2023

Balancing ERM’s Focus on Operational Risks and Emerging Risks

Zach Wolff, Director of ERM and SOX Internal Controls, ConEdison, shares insights about approaches his organization takes to develop “watch lists” of emerging, hard to identify strategic risks.

Jun 27, 2023

ERM Initiative Launches Inaugural Risk Governance Research Symposium

Risk governance thought leaders discussed recent research on four key topics at ERM Initiative’s Risk Governance Research Symposium.
Eric Mai

Jun 21, 2023

A Spotlight on the Evolution of ERM at Delta Air Lines

Eric Mai, director of Enterprise Risk Management at Delta Air Lines, talks about how ERM has evolved at Delta Air Lines.

Jun 7, 2023

Enhancing Risk Insights by Integrating ESG Perspectives

This thought paper, "Enhancing Risk Insights by Integrating ESG Perspectives: An Opportunity for ERM Leaders," is intended to help ERM leaders and other executives enhance their organization’s risk insights by strengthening the integration of their ERM and ESG efforts. The paper is based on interviews with ERM leaders who shared insights not only about challenges related to integrating ESG into their ERM processes but also suggestions of a number of opportunities leaders can consider to reap the benefits that can be realized through enhanced ESG considerations.
Angela Hoon

May 23, 2023

The Value of Engaging Business Leaders in ERM

Angela Hoon, SVP, Audit, Risk & Asset Protection at Advance Auto Parts, shares several best practices that have proven success within her organization
Mark Beasley

May 17, 2023

ERM Roundtable Summit Brings Together Risk Management Leaders From Across the U.S.

The 2023 ERM Roundtable Summit attracted 200+ attendees from leading organizations worldwide.

May 3, 2023

Enhancing the Future Relevance of ERM

This thought paper, Enhancing the Future Relevance of ERM:  Insights from ERM Leaders, summarizes a number of key insights from enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) leaders about continuous improvement opportunities and practical techniques that business leaders can use to advance the strategic value of their organization’s risk management processes. The paper highlights innovative and emerging themes ERM leaders are embracing to strengthen their organization’s understanding of emerging issues before they occur.