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Managing Corporate Risk Through Consistent, Effective Risk Assessment

Managing Corporate Risk Through Consistent, Effective Risk Assessment

In today’s business environment, there are several ways an organization can help to ensure they are setting the right tone and imbedding processes into their day to day operations to help manage corporate risks.

Corporate Governance: Five “Worst Practices”

written by Dan Hurson August 19, 2010 Governance
Corporate Governance: Five “Worst Practices”

Dan Hurson, in a somewhat contrarian spirit, presents his short list of “worst practices” in corporate governance and compliance.

Risk Intelligence: Best Practices in Risk Management and Corporate Governance

Risk Intelligence: Best Practices in Risk Management and Corporate Governance

With recent events on Wall Street and their spillover onto Main Street, the widespread call for stronger risk management in recent years may seem prescient now.

Result of Director Support Survey by Trust Enablement, Inc.

written by Alex Todd July 14, 2010 Governance
Result of Director Support Survey by Trust Enablement, Inc.

Alex Todd of Trust Enablement, Inc. has been conducting a survey to determine to what extent corporate directors feel they are receiving sufficient support to perform their duties. Here are his findings.

Tips and Best Practices for Effective Corporate Communication

If the first part of this post sounds famailiar, you may be experiencing an overload of “corporate speak” and it may be time to take another look at your internal communications.

The Globalization of Governance

The Globalization of Governance

John F. Sandy Smith discusses the globalization of governance and the importance of creating more efficient cross-border voting systems that can lead to more international convergence.

Q&A on GRC with Scott Gracyalny

written by Scott Gracyalny April 14, 2010 Compliance, Governance, Risk
Q&A on GRC with Scott Gracyalny

Scott Gracyalny is a CCI featured author who has written before about the benefits of integrated GRC. Recently, Mr. Gracyalny took some time to respond to some questions prepared by CCI in hopes of delving even further into his knowledge and understanding of GRC. Here is the resulting Q&A.

Do board directors receive sufficient support?

written by CCI February 18, 2010 Governance

Do corporate board directors have sufficient access to supporting resources to fulfill their fiduciary duties? Alex Todd of Trust Enablement is conducting an anonymous survey of corporate directors to help me assess the market opportunity for providing enhanced support services to board directors.

Integrated GRC: Understanding the Benefits and Beginning the Journey to Obtain Them

written by Scott Gracyalny February 15, 2010 Compliance, Featured Article, Governance, Risk
Integrated GRC: Understanding the Benefits and Beginning the Journey to Obtain Them

Written by Scott Gracyalny of Protiviti, this article defines GRC, provides insights into developing a value proposition specific to your business context, and articulates measured steps toward evolving integrated GRC practices.

Better Internal Compliance Could Mean Reduced Penalties, Fines

written by CCI February 11, 2010 Compliance, Compliance News, General Interest, Governance

In yet another decision aimed at encouraging companies to focus on prevention and full disclosure in the face of investigations, the U.S. Sentencing Commission recently put forth a proposal that “would reduce fines and penalties even if company officers were involved in the criminal activity…if they meet standards for tackling white-collar crime at their companies.”

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