Corporate Governance
Cyber Security Incident Response (CSIRT)
The best way forward is an efficient Incident Response Program that allows an organization to respond with speed and agility, while empowering businesses to maintain continuous operations. Such a solution also reduces revenue loss, reduces fines and lawsuits and protects brand reputation.Information Security, Governance and Risk, are all critical aspects of planning and execution of the Information Security..
Putting Board Committees to Work
The savvy business people who make up boards of directors know how to effectively run complex business operations in their “day jobs.” They hire people with proven, specialized skills and a track record of achievement. They structure and organize their efforts so talent with specific skills manage and perform specific functions, all for a smooth-running corporate machine. Yet boards of directors, who today ..
Risk Management and Oversight for Boards
The corporate board of directors is a group of well-meaning, part-time amateurs, trying to monitor, control, and assure the work of the full-time professional managers who actually run the corporation. That means at best, your board will be several steps behind in having an accurate, current, complete insight into the company, its operations, its finances, and its dangers. At worst, you could, sometime in t..
The FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Need to Know
The FTC estimates that 30 million people – one in five US workers – are bound by a noncompete clause in their current jobs. And for most of them, the agency asserts, such a clause restricts them from freely switching jobs, lowers wages, stifles innovation, blocks entrepreneurs from starting new businesses and undermines fair competition.The final rule is a somewhat narrower version of the proposed rule that..
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) - Comparing COSO and ISO
This course is all about Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) standards.COSO and ISO 31000 each represent a standard for managing risk. The key question is what do each of these standards say and most importantly how do they compare. This is the context of this course.Risk management refers to a coordinated set of activities and methods that is used to direct an organization and to control the many risks ..
Legal Compliance Beyond the Handbook: Crafting Tailored Policies for Success
Crafting tailored policies goes beyond the generic provisions found in employee handbooks. This session delves into the intricacies of legal compliance, providing a comprehensive guide to developing policies that align with organizational goals. Topics include understanding legal requirements, tailoring policies to specific industry needs, and creating a framework for ongoing policy evaluation and adaptatio..
Board Dynamics – A Key to Effective Oversight
The session will identify where things can go wrong (looking at the role of the board in several corporate scandals), and what we can do to put it right. The solutions will be in the form of board composition and processes, and a study of behaviors and how crucial they are to success or failure as a board. We look at this relative to the critical strategic function of the Board Chair, board composition, and..
What is Section 301 De Minimis? – Controversies and Possibilities
This webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of the history and policy behind the de minimis provision; the opportunities and challenges associated with the de minimis provision; and various proposals to improve or restrict the provision.Areas Covered The webinar will coverBackground, history, and policy behind the de minimis provision under Sec. 321 of the Tariff Act of 193Details of the language i..
Psychological Safety in the Boardroom
The purpose of this session is to provide an appreciation of why psychological safety is such an important element in the modern boardroom. We will see why it can truly make a difference by understanding why it truly matters and what the benefits are. We define psychological safety and dispel some notions about what it is and what it is not, and assess its relationship to the boardroom and how a culture of ..
The Risk Paradox: How Effective Risk Management Undermines Risk Management
Improving an organization’s risk management efforts can seem like a Sisyphean task - one step forward, two steps back. Why? Is there something inherent in human or organizational behavior that makes us incapable of sustaining and improving our approach to risk?While risk management theory continues to advance, improving implementation on the ground has been problematic. Though most executives readily acknow..
ISO 21502 Project, Program and Portfolio Management
ISO 21502 - Project, Program and Portfolio Management 21502:2020 is the international standard for project, program, and portfolio management, providing critical guidelines and recognized best practices for project management. The standard applies to all types of organizations, including public, private, and charitable entities. It offers guidance on project management irrespective of the life cycle model u..
Managing a Union Workforce
Directors and Managers today are continually challenged in managing their union workforce. It remains extremely important for them to have and utilize their available tools and learn new tools, in order to effectively manage their employees. The information presented in this webinar will save time and money for your organization, as managers will perform more effectively, as they embrace positive employee a..
AML Model Validation
According to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), “banking organizations should conduct a periodic review-at least annually but more frequently if warranted-of each model to determine it is working as intended and if the existing activities are sufficient.” This has become known in the industry as a model validation, system validation, independent verification and validation (IVV), or just v..
Change Management Frameworks for Digital Transformation
In the dynamic and interconnected landscape of today's business world, digital transformation has emerged as a prerequisite for organizations aiming to remain relevant and competitive. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the multifaceted realm of digital transformation and explore different frameworks of change management in guiding organizations through this transformative process.The Digita..
Conducting a Thorough Needs Analysis and Developing a Solid Compliance Training Program
The compliance culture of an organization is really important. Having a solid training program goes a long way in setting the tone. We will discuss how to conduct a needs analysis and show the benefits of doing so. Areas CoveredIntroductionNew HiresExisting staffRefresh, refresh, refreshWho Should AttendAnyone in complianceWhy Should You Attend Whenever conducting a needs analysis there are certain steps th..