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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Management Culture and Your Volunteers
We’ve been obsessed with “culture” in recent weeks. At a conference I attended in Toronto in mid-August Nancy Axelrod, governance guru and founding President of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center told an audience of nonprofit CEOs that “culture trumps strategy.”...
Topics: Organizational Culture
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Stop and Think About Inherent Dangers
Some dangers are so familiar that we don’t give them the attention they are due: distracted driving, crossing a busy street, navigating an escalator, or using a ladder. The potential danger of everyday events popped into my head on Monday...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Embracing the Unknown
This week I’ve been reading a wonderful book titled Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, by Karen Armstrong. I ordered a copy for purely personal reasons, but found inside this inspiring new book several wonderful connections to sound risk management practice....
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Don’t Be Naïve: Plan to Survive Your Next Crisis
Although interest in crisis management appears to be growing in the nonprofit sector, many leaders continue to naively believe that a crisis-free history, compelling mission and dedicated staff create a protective shield against crisis events. An important truth about crisis...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk and the Art of the Motorcycle
On Sunday of this week I was blessed to have the opportunity to reflect on two favorite subjects: motorcycles and risk management. Sunday, September 6th was the birthday of Robert Pirsig, author of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk and the Board: What Could Go Wrong?
During my career I’ve reported to and served on some terrific nonprofit boards. And something I’ve learned first-hand is that no two nonprofit boards are exactly alike. From size, to focus to meeting format, nonprofit boards are perhaps best compared...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risks of Sleep Deprivation: Get Your Beauty Sleep for Safety
Did you know that on average, today’s worker sleeps an hour and a half less each night than they did 50 years ago? In the workplace, sleep deprivation does more damage than you might think. In her interview with Charles...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risks and Rewards of Fringe Benefits in the Nonprofit Workplace
The August webinar hosted by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center highlighted both the risks and rewards of fringe benefits offered by nonprofit employers. Did you know that numerous studies have shown that employees value flexible work hours and telecommuting on...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Talking at Your Nonprofit
Talking about risk is essential to fortifying your nonprofit’s reputation and mission, and providing a safe environment for the people who serve and those who rely on you for services. Yet starting a conversation about “what could go wrong” isn’t...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Revolution
As the Fourth of July approaches, I find myself reflecting on our country’s history. I can’t help but marvel at the extraordinary risks the founding fathers took when they broke ranks with the mighty British Empire. The revolutionary rebels of...
Topics: General