Geopolitical Risk

Jul 6, 2023

Balancing ERM’s Focus on Operational Risks and Emerging Risks

Zach Wolff, Director of ERM and SOX Internal Controls, ConEdison, shares insights about approaches his organization takes to develop “watch lists” of emerging, hard to identify strategic risks.

Feb 1, 2023

Managing Long-term Risk: Preparing for 2032

Carol Beaumier, senior managing director at global consulting firm Protiviti, asks “What steps are my organization undertaking or continuing over the near term to ensure that they're sufficiently agile and resilient to thrive in this decade of disruption?"

Dec 8, 2022

REPORT: Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2023 & 2032

2023 & 2032 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks highlights top risks of immediate concern on the minds of executives for 2023 - and for the long-term - 2032.

Oct 20, 2022

ERM Initiative Bridges Risk and Strategy at In-Person ERM Roundtable Summit

The first in-person gathering in three years, the event brought together more than 130 risk leaders from across the United States.

Apr 28, 2022

Relational Contracts and Foreign Managerial Distribution

Elena Kulchina and Joanna Oxley examine how foreign entrepreneurs manage risks abroad, highlighting the role of informal contracts and market conditions in managerial delegation decisions. Their research offers insights into overcoming the "liability of foreignness."

Feb 8, 2022

Imagining Unimaginable Risks

Risks take a variety of forms, many of which companies can proactively manage. But novel risks are much more difficult to predict and plan for and they may seem improbable, emerge from a perfect storm of events, or are unprecedentedly massive. In their 2020 Harvard Business Review article, "The Risks You Can't Foresee," authors Robert S. Kaplan, Herman B. "Dutch" Leonard and Annette Mikes define novel risks and then describe how to detect and respond to them to mitigate the risk impact on the business.

Jan 24, 2020

Preparing for an Uncertain Future: Scenario Planning and War-Gaming

A Risk Intelligent Enterprise puts an organization in the best position to plan for and manage risks, take advantage of opportunities and be flexible enough to respond as the environment changes and risks arise in the future. In doing so, an organization can engage in various strategic initiatives and risk management efforts to identify and mitigate the impact of uncertain futures. This article published by Deloitte, outlines two tools to help companies think outside the box and perform a what-if analysis to gain a wider view of future events that could impact an organization's ability to achieve its strategic objectives.

Jul 30, 2019

A Global Outlook: 2019 Risk Report

The 2019 Global Risk Report delves into five key risk themes: economic vulnerabilities, geopolitical tensions, societal strains, environmental fragilities, and technological instabilities. It provides insights into evolving global risks, including the transformation of biological risks and strategies for managing rising sea levels, while also considering the psychological impact of these risks on human society.

Dec 8, 2016

2017 Top Risks Report: Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2017

NC State's ERM Initiative, with Protiviti, has released the "Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2017" report, identifying global economic concerns, regulatory scrutiny, and cyber threats as major risks. The findings underscore the need for enhanced risk management and oversight.

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.