ERM Initiative Staff

Jan 1, 2010

Where are the Directors?!?

David Zweig explores why corporate boards often fail to challenge CEOs and protect shareholders. The article suggests board reforms, emphasizing greater accountability and improved governance behaviors to address these issues.

Dec 16, 2009

SEC Approves Enhanced Disclosure about Risk, Compensation and Corporate Governance

The SEC's 2010 rules improve transparency in risk oversight, director qualifications, and compensation policies, enhancing corporate governance and enabling investors to better assess leadership effectiveness.

Dec 15, 2009

Where Main Street Meets the C-Suite

Survey results reveal low public opinion of board and CEO credibility, with concerns over compensation and governance roles. Learn how directors and executives can restore trust and improve corporate reputation.

Dec 1, 2009

The Updated Balanced Risk Scorecard in Your Workplace

Learn how integrating key risk indicators (KRIs) into the balanced scorecard (BSC) can help organizations better align risk management with strategic goals and mitigate potential performance problems.

Dec 1, 2009

Enterprise Risk Management: Meeting Today’s Challenges

Learn how enterprise-wide risk management helps organizations balance risk and opportunity, with insights from the AICPA on achieving effective ERM processes.

Dec 1, 2009

A Balance Between Bureaucracy and Personalization

Neil Baker explores how the economic downturn exposed flaws in traditional risk management systems. Highlighting Bristol-Myers Squibb and The Home Depot, Baker illustrates the effectiveness of simple, personalized approaches to risk management over complex bureaucratic systems.

Dec 1, 2009

Six Sigma and Risk Assessments

Textron Inc. leverages its DFSS methodology for a robust risk assessment process, improving audit efficiency and aligning risk management with strategic business objectives. Discover how Textron reduced costs and enhanced risk oversight.

Nov 22, 2009

Risk Management in Higher Education

Explore how Auburn University’s risk management department tackles insurance, scientific, and athletic risks, while strengthening ERM to support strategic goals and ensure campus-wide safety and compliance.

Nov 4, 2009

Strengthening Enterprise Risk Management for Strategic Advantage

COSO's Strengthening Enterprise Risk Management for Strategic Advantage focuses on specific areas where the board of directors and management can work together to improve the board's risk oversight responsibilities and ultimately enhance the entity's strategic value. This thought paper expands on COSO's Effective Enterprise Risk Oversight: The Role of the Board of Directors and provides further detail on the four specific areas discussed in that document.

Nov 1, 2009

Board Risk Oversight: Adapting to Regulatory Developments and Emerging Practices

Explore the evolving role of boards in ERM and corporate governance reforms. Learn actionable steps for strengthening risk oversight and preparing for increased regulatory responsibilities.