Posts
View to the Horizon: Managing Reputation Risk for Hyperconnected Organizations
by Katharine Nesslage and Melanie Lockwood Herman A famous Peanuts cartoon uses a cruise ship as an analogy for life. In the cartoon, Lucy explains that some people place deck chairs at the back of the boat to see where they have been, while others place their chairs in the front to see where they … Continued
Resources
How To Take More Risks In Your Leadership
By Rachel Sams When I led a newsroom, I learned from staff feedback that my team wanted more support from me. Our news organization had a lot of change initiatives. I spent time with my bosses to understand what changes were coming and plan how the newsroom could cover them. I worked to protect my … Continued
Growing Up Fast: Risk Program Maturity
By Melanie Lockwood Herman This week, on my daughter’s 24th birthday, I was reminded of how quickly time passes. So many milestones in her life seem like they happened moments ago: her first Halloween-themed birthday party, the first day of kindergarten, first dance recital, and so on. During our birthday chat, I refrained from the … Continued
Reimagine Your Risk Roundtable
By Melanie Lockwood Herman During NRMC consulting engagements and conversations with our Affiliate Members, our team often hears about the work and deliberations of risk teams. During the Virtual Risk Summit, I was delighted to join my colleague Ann Terlizzi, Director of Risk Management at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, for a fast-paced session we … Continued
Whether it’s Pastry or Risk Process, Use a Light Touch for a Perfect Result
By Melanie Lockwood Herman If you’ve ever served a pie whose crust was tough instead of flaky, you may have overworked the dough before baking. This frequent error can happen when you’re mixing the dough or when you’re rolling and shaping it. Experienced bakers learn that a light touch is the secret ingredient to memorable … Continued
Make Patience a Prerequisite
By Melanie Lockwood Herman While visiting my parents in the lovely coastal town of Falmouth, MA, I’ve observed two distinct types of drivers. The first type of driver pulls onto the main roadway, seemingly unaware (or unconcerned) that drivers with the right of way must brake to avoid a collision. This first type of driver … Continued
Events
New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation
“Cohort #2 – Emerging Leaders Training, Part 2″
Community Action Partnership of Utah – 2022 Virtual Conference
“Risk Management Trends, Insights, and Imperatives”
New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation
“Cohort #2 – Emerging Leaders, Part 2”
New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation
“You’ve Got This! Engaging Others in Risk Assessment and Risk Management”
Nonprofit Austin + Austin Community College
“Risk Management for Nonprofits”