Resources
Learn, Adapt, Repeat
“Those at the top of an organization typically used to say that the answer lay in a sound plan. . . The reason for this is the underlying conceit that we can both know the future and master it. That has always been a dubious claim, but in today’s uncertain environment it is patently ridiculous. … Continued
Engage: Inspiring Voter Participation and Engagement
(download The Political Risk issue of Risk Management Essentials, here.) By Whitney Claire Thomey Elected officials have a direct influence on fundamental issues related to our quality of life. These issues encompass everything from the minimum wage to the availability of funding for community-supported programs, from investments in vital infrastructure to the staffing of public … Continued
Oh! The Places We Will Go with ERM
By Katharine Nesslage Nonprofit teams that resolve to strengthen risk capabilities by embracing Enterprise Risk Management should integrate an evaluation component from the start. Why? Early supporters of your ERM program will want to see and understand how the program is changing the organization for the better. And as a risk champion, you’ll want to … Continued
Who’s on First? Getting the Players in Place for ERM
By Christy Grano In a famous 1930s skit “Who’s on First,” comedian Lou Costello tries hopelessly to learn the names of players on a fictional baseball team as his straight man Bud Abbott explains that the basemen are named “Who,” “What,” and “I don’t know.” The two nearly come to blows in the mounting confusion … Continued
Events
National Association for State Community Service Programs
“Applying a Risk-Aware Frame to Key Decisions”
National Association for State Community Service Programs
“Risk Management: What You Need to Know”
Community Action Partnership – MLTC 2021
“Enterprise Risk Management for Community Action Agencies”
Missouri United Methodist Foundation
“Name the Elephant: Coping with the Biggest Risks to Your Mission”
New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation
“Managing Risk & Safety: What’s New, What’s Novel, and What’s Next”