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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Emerging Risks

Oct 1, 2011

Annual Corporate Director Survey Focuses on Risk Management

Corporate directors are prioritizing risk management, focusing on IT, compliance, and crisis planning. Discover the latest insights from PricewaterhouseCoopers' 2011 survey, revealing key risks and governance challenges facing boards today.

Oct 1, 2011

Audit Committees Concerns About IT Risks

KPMG’s 2011 survey shows audit committees prioritizing IT risks, including cybersecurity and compliance. Respondents express concerns over the quality of information received and call for more frequent input from CIOs.

Aug 1, 2011

Risk Identification through “Rooted Maps”

Discover how rooted maps enhance risk identification by visualizing global risks from specific perspectives. Learn how geographic, cultural, and policy differences shape business strategies and improve executive decision-making.

Jul 1, 2011

Managing Social Media Risks

As organizations realize the potential of social media to positively benefit their marketing and advertising strategies, they are also aware of potential risks. In a white paper published by Crowe Howarth LLP, the authors outline sources from which social media risks can originate and provides a six-step approach that an organization can use to create an effective social media risk management strategy.

Jul 1, 2011

Managing Human Capital Risk

Though companies recognize the high impact of Human Capital Risk (HCR), many still have immature HCR management processes, if any. The Conference Board researched companies based in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific to evaluate current HCR management practices. Companies with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) indicated better HCR maturity. The research in this article also highlights a need for HR and ERM executives to engage each other more to better understand risks associated with their human capital management.

Jan 3, 2011

Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Education

Explore how higher education institutions are navigating new risks due to strategic shifts. This Grant Thornton paper outlines steps for university leaders to enhance risk oversight and adapt to evolving challenges.

Jan 1, 2011

Assessing and Managing Risks Related to Intangible Assets

Given that intangible assets correspond to roughly 80 percent of the value of today's corporations, it is essential that companies improve risk governance practices concerning intangible assets to mitigate against the related risks. In an article from Corporate Finance Review, the authors discuss the evolution of ERM and recommend changes to the management of intangible assets as a way of enhancing enterprise value. In addition, key elements of an ideal oversight system are reviewed.

Jan 1, 2011

Shareholders Push Boards to Manage Social and Environmental Risks

Shareholder demands for better management of social and environmental risks are rising. Learn how boards can enhance ESG governance and align with evolving investor expectations and regulatory changes.

Sep 30, 2010

Data Risk Management – Applying a Holistic Approach

Due to the increasing costs associated with protecting and maintaining data, a holistic approach to data risk management is becoming essential to organizations. A whitepaper published by IBM discusses the framework and practices involved in using a holistic approach for implementing data risk management programs across organizations.

Aug 2, 2010

Global Emerging Risks Survey

This Oliver Wyman survey reveals how global organizations view emerging risks and manage them. It highlights concerns about preparedness and offers recommendations to better integrate risk management into corporate strategy.