David R. Koenig, President and CEO of the DCRO Institute, and the author of the books Governance Reimagined and The Board Member‘s Guide to Risk, speaks with active board members and senior executives about their experiences and the most effective approaches to governing risk.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 - Marie-Josée Privyk and I discuss the growing importance of reporting material ESG factors to meet the demands of investors. We look at how to see ESG reporting not as a burden, but something strongly linked to value creation. We also discuss how boards should get this information from company executives, which nations and industry sectors can be exemplars to those considering more enhanced reporting, and how companies can avoid unintentionally disclosing material non-public information when ESG rating companies request them to complete their specific questionnaires.
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
June 16, 2020 - I'm joined this week by Bart Madden, who has written an important book that brings together more than five decades of thoughtful research, practical applications of ideas, and a deep commitment to the improvement of firm performance. Value Creation Principles: The Pragmatic Theory of the Firm Begins with Purpose and Ends with Sustainable Capitalism is one of those books that will change the way you look at your work and the governance of your organization, decidedly for the better.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
June 9, 2020 - Brian Barnier and I discuss the idea of managing risk to business performance, where a control mindset might come up short, cognitive and decision-making biases at the board-level and how to overcome them, the idea of a crisis-ready board member, and more. You can learn more about Brian's work at www.brianbarnier.com.
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
June 2, 2020 - John Howard and I discuss his extensive experience with corporate restructurings, both as a board member and a Chief Legal Officer. His work includes notable successes for both debt and equity holders. We focus on the importance of planning, acting, getting the right people with experience, identifying the real source of the crisis, and working with a relentless optimism. In these challenging economic times for many companies, John's guidance is very timely. (Associated case study mentioned in the podcast: The Bankruptcy of General Growth Properties - NYU Stern)
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
May 27, 2020 - James Lam and I discuss the evolution of Enterprise Risk Management over the past three decades - a movement he has led, the receptivity of boards to risk management and risk governance issues, common pitfalls in how boards govern risk, how to best communicate and analyze risk at the board level, and resources to make board members, both current and aspiring, better at what they do.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
David X Martin and Roel Campos discuss cyber risk governance and the DCRO Guiding Principles for Cyber Risk Governance. They co-chaired that DCRO governance council's work in 2018. This is a re-broadcast of an interview from July 18, 2018, although the content is as current today as it was then.
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
May 7, 2020 - Michele Wucker, author of the best-selling book, The Gray Rhino, discusses the importance of identifying and preparing for obvious risks that we tend to ignore. Michele's book informs China's five-year plans and has even been spotted on Xi Jinping's bookshelf. Board members need to know more about how to find opportunity in spotting Gray Rhinos and Michele takes us through that process.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
April 28, 2020 - Leo Tilman and General Charles Jacoby discuss the concept of Agility and their book of the same name. We review risk intelligence, the importance of “the will to win,” having a deep understanding of your competitive environment, and how these relate to businesses managing the “restart” of the economy. Are you ready to respond to realities that may be different from your expectations?
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
April 22, 2020 - Andrea Bonime-Blanc and I discuss key points from her book Gloom to Boom, her diverse perspectives and experiences relating to trust, ethics, reputation, and the creation of value by organizations through board risk governance.
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
April 16, 2020 - Experienced board director and risk executive, Darlene Halwas, CFA, ICD.D and I speak about the differences between risk governance at infrastructure-heavy organizations versus financial service companies, her background in risk management and how it prepared her for the boardroom, guidance for board directors and risk managers on how to best communicate with each other, and how director certification can be beneficial.
Darlene was named a DCRO Exemplar in 2019 and is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.