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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It Shouldn’t Be So Complicated
I can’t help but smile when a friend or colleague recommends a favorite book. And although I’m not afraid to tackle a book that I know little about, I’m much happier opening the cover of a book that comes with...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s a Right Brain, Left Brain World
During a long plane ride to Seattle last Thursday I made additional progress on my journey through Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, the latest book by religious historian Karen Armstrong. In the preface to the book Armstrong cites the research...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s a Small World
Frameworks for understanding and managing risk within organizations—often referred to as risk management “standards” exist in various forms throughout the world. Last week I had a wonderful opportunity to participate in the ongoing discussion about how voluntary standards and regulatory...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s a Wrap
December is a popular month for wrapping things up and filling things in. Whether you’re wrapping up an end of the year report to stakeholders, filling a sleigh with brightly wrapped packages, or finalizing a budget spreadsheet with numbers in...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s Almost, Never
The subject of “being late” has a starring role in literature, popular music, and every day conversation. Despite the fact that we spend a lot of time worrying about being late, we often wind up behind schedule. Many tasks and...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s Hard to Be Humble
Confidence and leadership appear to go hand in hand. Effective leaders both project and inspire confidence. Since those responsible for risk management in a nonprofit organization are leaders it seems to follow that confidence should be part and parcel of...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s Hard to Talk about Child Abuse
Child sexual abuse is so repulsive, that it is truly difficult to talk about. It is painful to admit that any person would harm a child in such a vulgar, intimate way. The sad truth is that we need to...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Cyber Liability: Internet Killed the Radio Star
Remember the first music video that premiered on MTV? The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” questioned the impact of new technology on the music industry. Technology and music videos have come a long way since then, and cyber culture...
Topics: Data Privacy, Tech Risk, Cybersecurity, Insurance and Risk Financing
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s Not Me, It’s You!
One of my favorite parts of the Seinfeld episode titled “The Lip Reader,” is when Gwen tries to soften her break-up with George by saying, “It’s not you, it’s me.” George responds, “You’re giving me the ‘It’s not you, it’s...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Missing Piece
I recently found myself studying several maps of a city known for its circuitous routes and maze of historic cobblestone alleyways. The map provided by the sightseeing tour bus operator was helpful to the extent that the location of stops...
Topics: General