In the context of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), the “R” – risk management – has often been the most misunderstood, misapplied, and technologically abused component. For all the… Continue reading The “R” in GRC: What Risk Management Software Should Really Deliver

In a world oversaturated with rankings, quadrants, waves, grids, and so-called “expert” opinions, the role of the industry analyst has never been more critical — or more misunderstood. It should… Continue reading The Truth About Industry Analysts: Fiction, Perception, and the Crisis of Credibility in Analyst Research

A Real Conversation About Real GRC Value It was a London evening last week, and I found myself in Mayfair sharing Indian food with a respected friend in risk management,… Continue reading GRC Value: It’s More Than Just ROI

We live in a time when regulation changes faster than many organizations can track it. Global compliance obligations evolve overnight — sometimes even hourly (or by the minute). Legal frameworks… Continue reading The Integrity Imperative: Rethinking Compliance in an Era of Relentless Change

In today’s turbulent global landscape, risk is no longer something that can be managed solely through static policies, controls, and spreadsheets. It is dynamic, systemic, and interdependent — flowing across… Continue reading Digital Twins in GRC: Risk That Is Simulated, Not Just Documented

Navigating risk is no small task, whether it’s staying ahead of financial crimes, managing third-party relationships, or keeping up with the constant ebb an The stakes are high, and the… Continue reading How AI is Helping Companies Tackle Regulatory Compliance Challenges

Organizations today operate within an extended enterprise, a complex ecosystem of third-party relationships that span suppliers, contractors, outsourcers, service providers, and other business partnerships. One of the greatest governance, risk… Continue reading The Extended Enterprise: Tackling the Complexities of Third-Party Governance, Risk, and Compliance

The following article, Reframing Integrated Risk Management: A Historical Perspective on GRC’s Evolution, was originally published by Michael Rasmussen on our sister site, www.GRCreport.com . . . Key Takeaways Deep… Continue reading Reframing Integrated Risk Management: A Historical Perspective on GRC’s Evolution

This past week in London was truly a whirlwind of GRC insights, discussions, and deep dives into the future of risk and resilience management. Across multiple events and countless conversations,… Continue reading GRC Reflections from London – Risk & Resilience Management in a Dynamic Extended Enterprise

“But he hasn’t got anything on!”—The Emperor’s New Clothes, Hans Christian Andersen The Fable and the Analogy Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” tells of a vain… Continue reading The ServiceNow Emperor Has No GRC Clothes (Or Needs a Better Tailor)

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have become a lightning rod in political discourse. Critics have reduced ESG to ideological talking points—especially on issues such as climate… Continue reading Rethinking ESG: Rediscovering the Meaning of Stewardship

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the risk landscape is changing faster than ever. We’ve witnessed firsthand the mounting challenges organizations face with an increasingly complex web of regulatory requirements, cyber… Continue reading Regulatory Complexity, Operational Resilience, Cyber Risk, and AI: Key GRC Imperatives for 2025