In financial services, risk management is often treated as a static function — a robust framework built to withstand external shocks and internal missteps. But as the sector continues to evolve in Canada, from open banking to digital transformation and DEI/ESG expectations, is it enough to rely on the same risk frameworks we built five …
Category archives: Leadership for Risk Managers
A Key Component of Trust Is a Willingness to Be Vulnerable: Are You in an Environment That Supports This?
A Key Component of Trust Is a Willingness to Be Vulnerable: Are You in an Environment That Supports This? The genesis of this post is a conversation I had with my wife a couple of weeks ago regarding general office behaviour at her work as well as office culture overall. The conversation was about a …
Information Flow: Ensuring It Reaches You and Goes Where It Needs to Go
As a broad-brush stroke, business as usual seems to be rapidly evolving where sudden changes in political or economic winds seems to be becoming the norm rather than an exception. Risk challenges suddenly pop up. As a risk manager, you play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within your organization. But to …
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Public Speaking as an Option – Risk Management Beyond Rules: Why Building Relationships Matters More Than Enforcement
I’ve spent thousands of hours reading research articles on leadership—specifically, the intersection of corporate governance and risk management. While research directly addressing this connection was limited, I found plenty of insights on leadership and risk management individually. Over time, I gathered golden nuggets of wisdom that shaped my thinking and deepened my understanding of the …
Informal Networks for Risk and Compliance Managers
As a risk and compliance manager, over time, I’ve found developing an informal network at the companies I’ve worked for has been invaluable. While formal processes and structured compliance programs are essential, it is often the informal relationships that provide the early insights and collaboration necessary to manage risk effectively.Why is an informal network so …
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