Resources
Eliminate Excess to Nourish Your Risk Management Function
by Melanie Lockwood Herman In his book, From Strength to Strength, Arthur Brooks writes that “As we grow older in the West, we generally think we should have a lot to show for our lives—a lot of trophies. According to more Eastern thinking, this is backward. As we age, we shouldn’t accumulate more to represent … Continued
The Top 10 of NRMC’s 2022 RISK eNews
By Rachel Sams This year, nonprofits faced new and ongoing challenges, from international conflict to inflation to rising demand for services. We worked with clients to meet these challenges and many more while staying true to their missions and strategizing for the future. Risk leaders found this year that it was important to have a … Continued
Growing Up Fast: Risk Program Maturity
By Melanie Lockwood Herman Every year on my daughter’s birthday, I am reminded of how quickly time passes. So many milestones in her life seem like they happened moments ago: her first Halloween-themed birthday party, the first day of kindergarten, her first dance recital, and so on. During a recent birthday chat, I refrained from … Continued
Make Patience a Prerequisite
By Melanie Lockwood Herman While visiting my parents in the lovely coastal town of Falmouth, MA, I’ve observed two distinct types of drivers. The first type of driver pulls onto the main roadway, seemingly unaware (or unconcerned) that drivers with the right of way must brake to avoid a collision. This first type of driver … Continued
Chunk Change: Ask for Less to Get More
By Melanie Lockwood Herman I’ve just finished reading Jonah Berger’s book, The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’s Mind. Two compelling takeaways were Berger’s suggestions that leaders 1. Ask for less to get more, and 2. Break big asks into smaller, more manageable ‘chunks.’ He offers the following advice for anyone having a difficult time persuading … Continued
Events
Federal Grants Institute
“Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management” and “Artificial Intelligence: Managing AI Risks”
Shatterproof
“Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management”
Eastern Grants Forum 2024
“Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management” and “Risk and Internal Control”
Foundation Financial Officers Group (FFOG)
“Reckoning with Risk: Challenges, Opportunities, Imperatives, and Insights”
Annual Head Start Health and Safety Institute 2022
“Enterprise Risk Management: A Bird’s Eye View” and “ERM: Pandemic Lessons and Insights”