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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Frameworks and Best Practices

May 2, 2016

A Manager’s Framework To Behavioral Strategy

Discover a four-step behavioral insights framework designed to help business leaders align their objectives with effective risk management strategies. Learn how to identify, assess, and implement behavioral concepts to enhance workplace productivity and achieve business goals.

Dec 10, 2015

Reporting Key Risk Information to the Board of Directors

The new thought paper on reporting key risk information to the Board of Directors highlights common practices used within organizations to communicate risk information.

Dec 7, 2015

How to Effectively Report Key Risks to Board

How to effectively report key risks to the Board, supported with various examples and supporting information.

Nov 10, 2015

ERM Initiative Releases New Thought Paper on Risk Assessment Practices

ERM Initiative Releases New Thought Paper on Risk Assessment Practices

Oct 1, 2015

Addressing Bribery and Corruption Risk

This article examines the risks tied to third-party relationships in anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) activities, highlighting the gaps in compliance and the importance of robust internal controls. It also explores how data analytics can be leveraged to manage ABC risks more effectively, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions.

Jun 16, 2014

2014 Research Report on Current State of Enterprise Risk Management

Explore insights from the NC State ERM Initiative's latest report, developed in partnership with the AICPA, which examines the maturity of enterprise risk management processes across various organizations and highlights opportunities for better integration with strategic planning.

Jun 13, 2014

The Necessity of Rapid Response for Resilience

Learn how resilient companies ensure rapid response to crises through empowered teams, decisive actions, and rehearsed plans, drawing from insights in the "Roads to Resilience" report.

Feb 27, 2014

The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight

The NACD Advisory Council offers best practices to improve communication between boards and management on risk oversight. Learn how boards can better oversee strategic risks, establish clear risk management roles, and effectively handle crises.

Jan 1, 2014

Six Recommendations to Improve Board Risk Oversight

The financial crisis and subsequent performance failures, including bankruptcy, has resulted in a bright spotlight on boards for a number of organizations in regards to their effectiveness - and lack thereof - in risk oversight. Scrutiny has increased from regulators and other key stakeholders calling on boards to ensure their risk oversight efforts are strengthened. A recent Deloitte thought paper offers six recommendations that boards may want to consider to strengthen the board's overall risk intelligence.

Sep 1, 2013

GRC Solutions in Today’s Business

Protiviti highlights challenges in implementing GRC solutions, offering strategies to navigate scope changes, secure management buy-in, and ensure tool maintenance for robust governance and compliance systems.