Risk Managers Don’t Know Everything with David Williams of LA Clippers
Jun 19, 2024
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David Williams, Risk Management Director for the LA Clippers, discusses running a risk program for an NBA team, building relationships with stakeholders and experts, scaling risk programs, ensuring vendor compliance, and gives advice for beginner risk managers. Hosted by Jason Reichl, they explore the ins and outs of risk management in the sports industry.
Building relationships with stakeholders is crucial in risk management.
Tailoring risk programs to unique organizational exposures is essential for successful risk management implementation.
Deep dives
Developing a Comprehensive Understanding of the Organization and its Risks
Understanding the organization from top to bottom is crucial for risk managers to identify potential risks. Building relationships with stakeholders across different departments, such as operations, finance, and HR, is essential. Risk managers also focus on core programs like property and casualty to mitigate risks. By determining the organization's risk appetite, managers can decide on risk management strategies like insurance coverage or risk mitigation practices.
Establishing a New Risk Management Program from the Ground Up
Creating a risk management program from scratch requires learning the organization thoroughly and identifying its specific risks. Risk managers play a pivotal role in persuading stakeholders to adopt risk management practices and procedures. Developing relationships with brokers is vital for gaining expertise and ensuring effective risk management strategies. Tailoring risk programs based on the organization's unique exposures is key to successful risk management implementation.
Evolution of Risk Management in Sports and Entertainment Organizations
In sports and entertainment organizations like the LA Clippers, risk managers face diverse challenges due to their unique operations. Managing risks in one-time events and diverse business aspects requires a nuanced approach. Understanding the reputational risks associated with PR issues is crucial for maintaining brand integrity. Risk managers must adapt to evolving risks, such as pandemic-related challenges, and proactively prepare for unforeseen events to safeguard the organization's interests.
On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is at RISKWORLD 2024 speaking to David Williams, Risk Management Director for the LA Clippers.
In this episode, Jason and David explore the ins and outs of running a risk program for an NBA team. Discover how it compares to other areas of insurance, the importance of building relationships with stakeholders and experts, and David’s advice for beginner risk managers.
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