This webcast was held on June 12th, 2008, and is available for viewing by completing the form below.

The webcast featured special guest speaker and ERM expert, Mark Beasley, Professor of Enterprise Risk Management and Deloitte Director of the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative at North Carolina State University.

Background:
Executives are seeking to improve their strategic advantage through better risk management. Many are embracing an ERM approach that focuses on developing a top-down view of all types of risks across the enterprise. If properly positioned, ERM can be used to create sustainable business value. ÊIn this webinar, we discussed how to navigate complex challenges and provide guidance on best practices for creating ERM programs that preserve and enhance strategic value.

Attendees learned how:
• ERM differs from traditional approaches to risk management
• Risk management can be linked to business strategy
• Strategic risks can be managed through ERM to drive business impact
• Pitfalls can be avoided in creating a value-added ERM program
• Automated tools and resources can help simplify and optimize ERM

The expert panel included:
• Mark Beasley, Professor of ERM and Deloitte Director of the ERM
  Initiative, North Carolina State University
• Bailey Jordan, Partner, Business Advisory Services, Grant Thornton
• Alan White, CEO, Vital Insight

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