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Jun 24, 2026

Managing Executive Security in an Era of Escalating Physical Risk

Explore how escalating threats are turning executive security into a board‑level risk, and how organizations are shifting from reactive protection to disciplined readiness.
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Jun 9, 2026

Monitoring Geopolitical Risks in a High‑Velocity World

This thought paper explores how multinational organizations are rethinking how they detect, interpret, and respond to fast‑changing geopolitical conditions.

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Mar 11, 2026

Emotional Intelligence is Essential for ERM Leadership

Details on why emotional intelligence is becoming a core risk leadership competency.
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Mar 11, 2026

How Chief Risk Officers Can Build the Next Generation of Leaders

Learn how CROs can turn the risk function into a leadership factory by cultivating modern leadership traits and embedding enterprise-wide development into everyday risk operations.

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Mar 11, 2026

Considering Risks of Succession Planning in a World of AI

Learn how CROs can assess succession planning risks and ensure future leaders possess the judgment, creativity, and ethics AI cannot replace.
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Mar 11, 2026

Strategies to Address Leadership Talent Gaps

Six traits modern risk leaders need and five actions ERM teams can take to build resilience and future-ready leadership capability.
Insights from ERM Initiative on Global Risks Report 2026

Jan 23, 2026

Executive Takeaways from the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026

Explore key global risks for 2026 and beyond in the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report.
New thought paper: ERM in Higher Ed

Sep 17, 2025

Elevating Risk Oversight in Higher Education

Explore why university leaders must rethink risk oversight strategies to tackle today’s complex, emerging challenges.
Updated guide: What Is Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) by NC State ERM Initiative

Apr 5, 2024

What is Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)?

This article includes a free download and outlines how ERM differs from traditional risk management and how an ERM process can be one of the entity's most important strategic tools.
Elona Ruka-Wright

Jul 10, 2023

Integrating ERM with Other Risk and Assurance Functions

Elona Ruka-Wright, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Finastra shares her experiences of integrating ERM with other risk and assurance functions at Finastra.