Resources
It’s OK to Laugh About Risk Management. Really.
By Melanie Lockwood Herman While prepping for an upcoming speaking engagement, my point of contact warned me: “Don’t be surprised if members of the audience share humorous anecdotes and comments when you invite their participation.” This news was a great relief! Before walking up to the podium at a conference, I often worry that my … Continued
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
Keep Calm and Carry on Embracing Possibilities
“Possibilities are always more interesting than facts. We shouldn’t frown on fact, but our world is congested with them. But for every fact that becomes a fact, there are seven, eight, maybe five hundred possibilities hanging around in the background that didn’t make it in to the place where they could be elected and realised … Continued
Fortify Your Pillars of Resilience
by Melanie Lockwood Herman In his chapter on “Resilient, Net Positive Leadership” featured in the book Certain Uncertainty, Andrew Winston questions the wisdom of an economy that “values efficiency above all.” Winston explains that while obsessive efficiency “certainly keeps costs down… it’s completely unfit for a vulnerable world.” Nonprofits across the diverse charitable sector around … Continued
The Tension Crushing the Soul of Risk Management
By Melanie Lockwood Herman The risk professionals with whom I have the pleasure of working are bright stars in the nonprofit universe. Without exception, the dedicated risk champions we meet—in consulting engagements, at the Risk Summit, and in our Affiliate Member orbit—seek to contribute to the success of the missions and strategic priorities of their … Continued
Events
National League of Cities – Municipal League Executive Directors and Deputies Workshop
“Inspired Governance: How to Lead and Support the Board Your League Deserves,” and “Reflections on Leadership: How to Turn Assumptions into Questions, Find the Wisdom in Conflict, and Get Comfortable with Uncertainty”
New York Alliance for Innovation and Inclusion
“Risk and Resilience: Building Mission-Fortifying Capabilities, Part 2”
New York Alliance for Innovation and Inclusion
“Risk and Resilience: Building Mission-Fortifying Capabilities, Part 1”
Austin Community College – Nonprofit Austin
“Risk Management for Nonprofit Organizations”
American Camp Association – Business of Camp Conference
“Ch-Ch-Changes: Why Changing Everything is Hard and May be Necessary” (keynote)