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Poole College of Management
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Strategic Risk

Nov 15, 2007

Standard & Poor’s Releases a Request for Comment on ERM

S&P’s 2007 proposal to include ERM practices in credit ratings emphasizes the importance of assessing risk management culture, governance, and strategic risk preparation for a comprehensive business profile.

Nov 7, 2007

Tackling Risk Appetite

MasterCard’s Spencer Schwartz shares insights on defining risk appetite at the 2007 ERM Roundtable. Discover MasterCard’s step-by-step process, from assessing risks to simulating outcomes and aligning risk with business performance metrics.

Oct 1, 2007

The Global CFO Study 2008: Balancing Risk and Performance within an Integrated Finance Organization

Learn how CFOs can drive better risk management and integration within organizations through the concept of Integrated Finance Organizations, addressing strategic risks and improving enterprise resilience.

Jan 1, 2007

Sustainability—Beyond Enterprise Risk Management

AON’s sustainability platform broadens ERM to include social, environmental, and economic factors. Learn how this approach helps businesses manage risks like climate change and boost profitability, brand reputation, and operational efficiency.

Nov 1, 2006

A Changing Risk Landscape – A Study of Corporate ERM in the U.S.

The 2006 survey by Towers Perrin and Monitor Group of 75 senior finance executives from large publicly traded US companies highlights a rising focus on risk management. Key findings include the identification of major risk categories such as operational, strategic, financial, and compliance risks, with a notable trend towards the adoption of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for better communication and risk-return management.

Sep 25, 2006

ERM-Benefits for Strategic Planning

The Quarterly Journal of the EDS Agility Alliance recently published an article titled, Coming of Age: As Enterprise Risk Management Matures, So Does Its Value in Strategic Planning, to emphasize the rewards of ERM. Even though some senior managers still lack the broad perspective needed to deal with risk management issues, new tools have emerged and ERM has rapidly gained momentum. The Risk-Capital-Value Framework (RCV) is an example of a concept developed to help businesses manage risks.

Mar 24, 2006

Home Depot’s Approach to ERM

David Whatley, vice president for risk management at Atlanta-based Home Depot Inc., spoke on March 24th to 130 business professionals at the second of three Spring 2006 ERM Roundtables. Whatley described Home Depot’s approach to managing risks at the world’s largest home improvement retailer.

Feb 1, 2006

Risk Management Quantification

Explore the balance between qualitative and quantitative risk management through frameworks like COSO and Basel II. Learn how actuarial models can enhance Enterprise Risk Management and guide organizations in risk classification and appetite strategies.

Dec 31, 2004

Survey Data: ERM Trends

A PwC survey shows CEOs are taking more risks, citing competition and over-regulation as top threats. While many see ERM as valuable, gaps in effective implementation remain, especially among middle-market companies.

Sep 1, 1997

Emergence of Chief Risk Officers

Discover how multinational organizations are adopting Chief Risk Officers (CROs) to manage the broadening dimensions of risk. Learn about the trends driving this change and the importance of integrated risk management frameworks in achieving business objectives.