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Poole College of Management
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Leadership and Governance

Nov 1, 2014

An ERM Leader’s Strategy For Success

Explore strategies for risk leaders to implement ERM programs using diplomatic approaches, emphasizing communication and relationship-building to overcome resistance and foster executive support.

Sep 1, 2014

Strengthening Your Organization’s Risk Culture

Learn how to strengthen your organization’s risk culture with insights from IMA’s thought paper. Discover strategies like fostering professional skepticism, expanding board diversity, and effectively communicating risk appetite.

Sep 1, 2014

Trends that are Shaping the Next Fifty Years

Learn how emerging market growth, technological advancements, and aging populations are transforming global business strategy. Explore the key forces driving these changes and their implications for senior executives.

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.

May 1, 2014

Understanding Risk Appetite

In order for directors to oversee risk management effectively, there must be a clear understanding of what constitutes the organization’s risk appetite. The concept of a risk appetite is fairly new and can be a bit confusing. A recent thought paper by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) seeks to explain risk appetite in “plain English.” The thought paper defines risk appetite, describes how to develop a risk appetite statement, and explains the oversight role of the board in the development of the risk appetite process

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

The Importance of Integrating Risk Management with Strategy

A recent thought paper, 10 Lessons in Integrating Risk Management with Strategy by Protiviti uses examples of both corporate failures and successes to learn what helped those that survived and thrived reach different outcomes than those that failed and disappeared. The thought paper provides lessons learned as well as tools and techniques executives can use to improve their company’s chances of surviving and thriving in an ever-changing world. The thought paper finds that surviving and thriving companies were able to respond to a pending crisis because they integrate risk into their strategic discussions, allowing them to react quickly enough to take advantage of emerging opportunities.

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.

Dec 31, 2013

Proxies Reveal Enhancements in Board Risk Oversight

Explore Deloitte’s survey of S&P 200 proxy disclosures, revealing how boards are enhancing their risk oversight, with notable increases in focus on compensation and reputational risk across industries.