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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).

Apr 29, 2022

Elevating Value of Leading-Edge ERM: Highlights from the April 22, 2022 ERM Roundtable Summit

The sharing of insights and experiences among ERM leaders continues to help advance the strategic value of ERM programs among organizations. Fostering thought leadership on strategically focused risk management is a core mission of the ERM Initiative at NC State University. The “golden nuggets” shared by speakers at the April 22, 2022 ERM Roundtable Summit covered a variety of topics related to advancing best practices in enterprise risk management (ERM). We are providing this high-level summary so others can benefit by what was shared in each of the six sessions. 

Apr 28, 2022

A Look Inside Disney’s Tax Battle

Explore the tax and financial implications of Florida's decision to revoke Disney's special municipal status. Poole College accounting professors analyze how this move affects Disney, Florida residents, and the broader corporate-political landscape.

Apr 28, 2022

Relational Contracts and Foreign Managerial Distribution

Elena Kulchina and Joanna Oxley examine how foreign entrepreneurs manage risks abroad, highlighting the role of informal contracts and market conditions in managerial delegation decisions. Their research offers insights into overcoming the "liability of foreignness."

Apr 4, 2022

Study Finds Empowering Workers Can Backfire

Empowering employees can backfire if workplace obstacles remain. A new study shows that addressing hindrance stressors is essential to prevent unethical behavior and maximize the benefits of empowerment.
Keith Cureton

Apr 4, 2022

Reporting Risk Information to Boards of Directors

Keith Cureton shares insights about reporting risk information to executive teams and boards. In his role at UPS, Keith led the company’s ERM process and regularly reported risk information.