In today’s fast-changing risk landscape, simply reacting isn’t enough.

This podcast episode — Beyond Whack-a-Mole: Unlocking Strategic Value with ERM (will download directly upon click) — unpacks major insights from the 2025 State of Risk Oversight Report, authored by NC State University’s Mark S. Beasley, PhD and Bruce C. Brandon, PhD in collaboration with AICPA, to to help leaders move from reactive “firefighting” to proactive, strategic enterprise risk management (ERM).

Podcast Overview

Drawing on findings from over 270 organizations across industries and sizes, this episode explores:

• Why only 23% of boards formally discuss risk insights during strategic planning
• How geopolitical shifts, cyber threats, and market changes are reshaping risk conversations
• The surprising lack of risk integration — even at billion-dollar companies
• The role of CROs and risk committees in leading meaningful change
• Why defining a risk appetite is a competitive differentiator
• The cultural and operational barriers that keep organizations stuck in “whack-a-mole” mode

“Risk management isn’t just about avoiding problems — it’s about creating advantage.”

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Get the Full Report

Want to explore the data and insights in depth? Download the 2025 State of Risk Oversight Report — developed by the NC State ERM Initiative in partnership with the AICPA — to explore:

• Emerging risk trends across sectors
• Year-over-year benchmarking
• Practical takeaways for improving your risk oversight

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Original Article Source: “2025 State of Risk Oversight Report,” Mark S. Beasley and Bruce C. Branson, AICPA and NC State University ERM Initiative, September 2025