Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Newsletter December 10, 2021 The Buffett Newspaper Test: What It Means and Why It's Important Transparency and consequences can be powerful leadership deterrents. For the board and CEO and their personal brands, the critical question is, what will key decision-makers in their organisation do in situations when no one is watching? When the subject of ethical and responsible business behavior arises, Warren Buffett advises managers to evaluate every action they take — and not just by legal… Whitepaper July 23, 2020 Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Projects The Construction Recovery Road Map to Mitigate the Aftermath of COVID-19 Introduction The coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, known to the whole world as a global pandemic, has been the trending topic of the year, drastically impacting the economy and disrupting the lives of many people, businesses operating in numerous industries, financial markets and supply chains. All capital projects come with… Client Story May 26, 2023 Transforming risk culture from the bottom up: A global insurance provider’s RCSA journey A leading global property and casualty insurance provider set out to transform its risk controls as part of an ongoing effort to promote a culture of excellence. Siloed knowledge of operational risk and controls made it difficult for the organisation to improve quality and compliance. Establishing awareness of vulnerabilities and mitigation protocols across the organisation would boost regulatory… Newsletter October 8, 2024 Industry Insights - Consumer Products & Retail October is here, and with it comes the crisp air, cozy vibes, and a dash of spooky fun! As the season shifts, so do consumer trends, and now is the perfect time to refresh your approach. In this edition, we explore how businesses can carve out new opportunities, from leveraging data catalogs to mastering talent marketing. Newsletter September 10, 2020 Operational Resilience Gets a Makeover in the “New Normal” Churchill said he strived “to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year — and to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn’t happen.” His acknowledgment of the futility in predicting the future is especially apropos today as markets transition to the eventual “new normal.”The business model is akin to a finely tuned machine requiring the coordination… Newsletter May 16, 2022 Three Keys for CEOs: Relevance, Culture and Alignment A recent Protiviti global survey indicates varying views across different executive groups about the overall risk environment. CEOs rate the relative riskiness of the business environment higher for 2022 than anyone else, jumping from the lowest rating in 2021 to the highest rating in 2022. Also, the number of risks that CEOs noted would have a “significant impact on their business”… Newsletter August 15, 2022 Improving Board Performance in Disruptive Times The 2020s are well on their way to earning the ominous label of a troubling, disruptive decade, but there remain viable opportunities amid the challenges. What is the board’s role in preparing the organisation for “show-stopping” and potentially existential risks? The Story: A global board survey conducted by McKinsey of approximately 1,500 corporate directors found that directors “are not… Newsletter October 18, 2021 Is Your Company Part of the Energy Revolution? Informed organisations in all industries are establishing carbon emissions reduction and net-zero carbon emissions targets. Directors’ conversations on strategy have an important role in businesses’ energy transformations. Energy consumption is a priority. The introduction of renewables continues as costs decline. The percentage of electricity consumed through non-fossil fuel sources — solar,… Newsletter June 1, 2020 What Directors Should Be Asking Right Now As companies emerge from lockdowns marked by unprecedented change and begin to look forward, boards should continue to ask the right questions. As countries across the globe emerge from lockdown, discussions tailored to the evolving marketplace and issues around employee health and safety are needed in the boardroom. While the specifics will vary depending on the circumstances, we pose 10… Whitepaper May 11, 2020 Insurers Can Mitigate Operational Challenges, Losses as Pandemic Claims Mount Like all major employers, insurance companies are dealing with operational and workforce disruptions, as millions of their employees – adjusters, actuaries, underwriters, and risk and loss control managers, as well as analysts, as examples – adapt to a remote work environment. The industry’s policyholder surplus, invested funds set aside by insurers to pay claims, is under pressure as asset… Load More