At the core of a Governance, Risk and Compliance program is the ability to enhance operational decision-making and strategic planning across the multiple echelons of an organization. Anticipating and managing risk does not simply fall on the shoulders of one office, it is a responsibility shared by the many employees and stakeholders of an organization. Un- derstanding and communicating these risks is an essential aspect of developing and aligning your control framework.With a comprehensive GRC program in place you will be able to maximize business functionality and achieve the goals you have in place.
In it’s 5th installment the 2011 governance, Risk Management and Compliance summit has set out to provide an outlet for educating corporate decision makers on the value of a comprehensive GRC program and the many tenants that need to be addressed. Among the topics being discussed an emphasis will be given to the following topics:
• Multiple aspects and functions of Enterprise Risk Management • Shifting trends and management procedures for Information Technology • Corporate compliance: Regulations, policies, and legal considerations • Financial processes, mandates and audit functions
Developing and aligning your Governance Risk Management and Compliance framework involves the integration of mul- tiple internal and external parts.The people process, and technology must work hand in hand with your corporate strategy in order to maintain efficient and effective business processes, and at the heart of this integration is education.The 2011 Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Summit will provide you with implementable solutions and best practices that will develop stability and growth within your GRC program, eventually creating value and ROI where it may have been lacking before.