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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM and Strategy

Feb 8, 2022

How to Adapt to Thrive in the New Normal

Shocks like economic recessions and global pandemics can result in long-lasting behavioral changes that impact businesses. The Covid-19 pandemic is the most recent reminder that companies prepared to reassess their opportunities, adapt their business models and reallocate investments amid a crisis are the winners.

Feb 8, 2022

Imagining Unimaginable Risks

Risks take a variety of forms, many of which companies can proactively manage. But novel risks are much more difficult to predict and plan for and they may seem improbable, emerge from a perfect storm of events, or are unprecedentedly massive. In their 2020 Harvard Business Review article, "The Risks You Can't Foresee," authors Robert S. Kaplan, Herman B. "Dutch" Leonard and Annette Mikes define novel risks and then describe how to detect and respond to them to mitigate the risk impact on the business.

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.
Expert ERM Interview

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.

Håkan Jankensgard

Aug 31, 2021

Discussion about the Importance of Integrating ERM and Strategy

Mark Beasley and Håkan Jankensgard engage in a discussion about why starting with a rich understanding of what is most strategically important to the business is the most critical first step in any ERM process. 
Mark Beasley

Aug 17, 2021

Use Strategic Lingo Versus Risk Lingo When Engaging C-Suite Executives

ERM Initiative Director Mark Beasley shares tips on how leaders may want to rethink their approaches to engaging in conversations with C-Suite executives.

Jul 20, 2021

Podcast on Enhancing the Strategic Value of Risk Oversight

Mark Beasley explores the drivers of risk oversight, culture’s role in ERM success, and how organizations can integrate risk insights into strategic planning for competitive advantage.
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."

Nov 2, 2020

Managing Cash Flows in an Uncertain World

The COVID-19 pandemic and global disruptions have strained cash flows for many organizations. Discover scenario planning techniques and tools to forecast and manage financial risks effectively.

Jun 1, 2020

Paying Attention to Forces of Change

Mick Reed shares frameworks for understanding emerging risks in the post-pandemic world, helping ERM leaders navigate uncertainty and strategically position their organizations for success.