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ERM Leadership and Governance

Mar 28, 2019

Achieving Synergies with ERM and Internal Audit

In this interview, Bob Anderson, VP of Internal Audit at The Home Depot, explains the synergy between ERM and internal audit, highlighting how the coordination enhances audit planning and strengthens risk management reporting to the board.

Feb 21, 2019

Are Universities & Colleges Doing Enough to Manage Reputational Risk?

In a recent survey by United Educators, it is clear that more colleges and universities than ever are implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to prepare for and respond to risks and opportunities. The question is, however, whether institutions are prepared for one of the largest emerging risks to universities and colleges: reputational risk. This article assesses ERM practices at colleges and universities, describes reputational risk factors, and provides the best practices for identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating reputational risks.

Feb 21, 2019

Corporate Governance Trends 2018

Discover seven global corporate governance trends shaping 2018, from ESG and cybersecurity to board composition and compensation, with unique impacts on key markets worldwide.

Feb 14, 2019

Pinpointing Opportunities to Strengthen Your Organization’s ERM Processes

Learn how to evaluate and enhance your organization’s ERM process with self-assessments, lessons learned, expert feedback, and tools to ensure continuous improvement and strategic value.

Jan 31, 2019

Articulating Risk Appetite

Colleen Larson discusses Emergent BioSolutions' tactical approach to defining risk appetite, offering practical guidance for aligning business decisions with risk tolerances across core areas of the company.

Jan 29, 2019

Behaviors That Shape Corporate Culture

Corporate culture and the behaviors that shape them are always a hot topic amongst c-level management, journalists, consultants and employees of the organization. There is a traditional and typically accepted viewpoint that altering the mindsets of employees with fancy phrases and showcasing the desired qualities of culture will lead to behavior change due to employees’ willingness to conform to the new standards. However, corporate culture has three dimensions that affect its alignment which are symbolic reminders, keystone behaviors, and mind-sets. Contrary to popular belief, behavioral changes will have the longest lasting impact on culture.

Jan 29, 2019

Helping Boards Make Better Decisions

Visionary boards enhance decision-making by addressing cognitive biases, focusing on relevant insights, creating optimal conditions for strategic choices, and evaluating outcomes to improve governance and accountability.

Jan 29, 2019

Operating in a Digital World

Deloitte Global reveals how organizations can strengthen strategy, technology, and workforce readiness to harness Industry 4.0. Learn the critical steps to innovate and manage emerging risks in this new era.

Nov 15, 2018

Rich Insights from NC State’s Fall 2018 ERM Roundtable Summit

The Fall 2018 ERM Roundtable Summit featured speakers from Hilton, SunTrust, and VF Corporation, offering practical insights into integrating risk culture with strategy. Learn how the updated COSO ERM Framework adds value to ERM processes.

Jul 19, 2018

Are Boards Focused on the Right Risks?

Learn how boards can shift from traditional risk oversight to a forward-looking approach that integrates risk management with strategy, addressing disruptive innovation and emerging geopolitical challenges.