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Poole College of Management
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Frameworks and Best Practices

May 23, 2013

Spring 2013 ERM Roundtable Summit: Key “Take-Aways”

The Spring 2013 ERM Roundtable Summit showcased best practices in risk management from leading companies like Johnson Controls and Humana. Learn practical strategies to strengthen your ERM processes and drive organizational resilience.

May 13, 2013

S&P Releases Scores for Management and Governance Evaluations

S&P evaluates the management and governance of over 2,000 non-financial companies, focusing on strategic competence and risk management. Learn how firms scored and what these ratings mean for credit risk assessments.

Mar 1, 2013

Using Collaboration Risk Management to Recognize Emerging Risks

Learn how to enhance your ERM program by incorporating emerging risks and collaborating with external partners. Discover how businesses can anticipate change and turn risk into opportunity for growth.

Jan 10, 2013

Q & A: Controlling Spreadsheet Risk

Protiviti discusses the risks posed by spreadsheets and provides actionable guidance on managing those risks. Learn how effective spreadsheet risk management contributes to an organization’s overall enterprise risk management strategy.

Jan 1, 2013

Systematic Approach to Coordinating Risk Management Roles and Duties

The IIA’s “three lines of defense” model defines risk management roles across operational management, compliance, and internal audit functions, ensuring effective controls and support for senior leadership’s strategic goals.

Dec 1, 2012

SunGard Survey: How Are Companies Managing Financial Risk?

SunGard’s 2012 survey reveals diverse financial risk management practices among organizations. While most have frameworks in place, only a small percentage feel effective in identifying risks. Market volatility is a key concern.

Oct 2, 2012

The Future of ERM

Steve Dreyer, Managing Director at Standard & Poor's, believes that while the term Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) may fade, its core concepts will endure and evolve with best practices, despite potential criticism of S&P's focus on this "soft" aspect of company evaluations.

May 1, 2012

S&P’s Preliminary Changes for Scoring Management and Governance for Credit Rating Purposes

S&P introduces proposed criteria for scoring management and governance in credit ratings, assessing strategic, risk, and governance factors. Learn about the four key factors influencing these scores and their impact on creditworthiness.

Mar 1, 2012

Aligning ERM Software with an Established ERM Process

Discover why an ERM framework should precede software implementation to optimize your risk management efforts and avoid common pitfalls.

Feb 1, 2012

Understanding and Communicating Risk Appetite

Discover the importance of defining and communicating risk appetite. This article explains how to develop, monitor, and integrate risk appetite into strategic planning to drive organizational success.