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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Initiative Staff

Sep 28, 2007

Intersection of Strategic Planning and Risk Management

Michael Raynor discusses the "strategy paradox," showing how bold strategies yield both high success and failure potential. Learn how managing strategic uncertainty can resolve this paradox.

Sep 1, 2007

Linking Governance to Strategy

GE Oil & Gas showcases governance integrated with strategy execution through its Controllership Initiative. Discover how finance supports risk oversight, strategic planning, and operational alignment to drive performance.

Sep 1, 2007

ERM in Higher Education

This document provides guidance for the embrace of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in Higher Education. While this is not a step-by-step guide on how to implement ERM at any specific institution, it does provide a good overview of the ERM process, where to begin, and best resources available for structuring and implementing an ERM framework. The document also summarizes examples of ERM at several institutions of higher learning.

Jul 16, 2007

Insurance Companies’ ERM Ratings

European insurers face challenges in adopting ERM. While strides are made, many remain siloed in risk management, struggling with integration and addressing emerging risks effectively.

Jun 19, 2007

Risk of Piling ERM on Audit Committee

Audit committees face growing pressure as risk overseers, juggling financial reporting and broader risk management. Learn how they can stay effective under the weight of these evolving responsibilities. Read more here.

Jun 1, 2007

How Much is Reputation Worth to Your Corporation?

Corporate reputation is a critical asset that affects profitability. Learn about CIMA’s key risk areas and strategies for managing reputational risk to safeguard stakeholder trust and organizational value.

Jun 1, 2007

Risk Language

Internal Auditor published an article titled, The Language of Risk, which stresses the need for a clear risk language throughout all organizations. By using a common language, different levels of a business can communicate more effectively. Without a common risk language, lots of time can be wasted in clarifying risk issues that are miscommunicated

May 1, 2007

Tools and Techniques for Enterprise Risk Management Execution

The Institute of Management Accountants has issued a new document that summarizes tools and techniques used by businesses that have effectively implemented an ERM program. After identifying risks, businesses should focus on risk drivers and utilizing the vast number of tools currently available for managing risks. Also, the importance of an enterprise-wide approach should be considered when organizations become trapped into managing risks reactively or by use of the silo method. This document contains numerous practical tools and templates that can be adapted for a variety of organizational settings.

May 1, 2007

NIST Risk Mitigation Toolkit

NIST's guide offers practical strategies and resources for managing risks in constructed facilities, focusing on resilience, cost-efficiency, and modern technologies for comprehensive risk mitigation.

Apr 27, 2007

IRS and ERM

The IRS, led by OPERA, integrates ERM to manage strategic risks across its enterprise. Learn how this proactive approach strengthens operations and decision-making.