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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.

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.

Apr 4, 2022

Protecting Brand Reputation in the Digital Age

Discover strategies to manage social media risks and protect your brand from reputational damage. Learn to address customer complaints, brand attacks, and social issues effectively.

Feb 28, 2022

REGISTER NOW! Master of Management, Risk and Analytics Concentration (MRA) Session, February 28, 2023

Poole College’s MRA concentration prepares leaders with risk management and data analytics skills. Join the online program for strategic leadership in a data-driven world. Learn more at the upcoming information session.

Feb 23, 2022

New Case Study: Using Scenario Planning to Consider Emerging Risks

Recent events have highlighted the importance of planning for an uncertain future.  The ERM Initiative is excited to release this new case study “A Look into The Future with Scenario Planning: A Survey of ERM Practices” that looks at ways multiple organizations use scenario planning to address uncertainty and identify the risks and opportunities that may arise under different conditions.  

Feb 23, 2022

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: World Risks and Design Philosophy

Mark Beasley teams with JMark Scearce to integrate design thinking into ERM. Learn how innovative, cross-functional approaches address risks that cut across traditional silos.