Risk Management Show Aligning Risk Management with Business Objectives
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Nov 10, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Anil Kumar JK, Senior Director of CyberGRC at MetricStream, dives into aligning risk management with business objectives. He emphasizes the importance of starting from business goals and connecting risks to strategic initiatives. Anil challenges the misconception that risk is merely to be avoided, advocating for a mindset that embraces risk as an opportunity. He also distinguishes between risk appetite and tolerance, and highlights how AI can streamline risk assessment and monitoring, offering actionable insights to enhance governance.
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Start Risk Programs With Business Objectives
- Start every risk program from clearly defined business objectives and strategic initiatives.
- Identify and manage only the risks that threaten those objectives to focus resources effectively.
Risk Culture Determines Framework Choice
- Risk culture strongly shapes which frameworks and methods will work in an organization.
- Use frameworks like COSO or Value at Risk when they align with your organization's risk culture.
Prioritize Using Key Risk Indicators
- Define and track key risk indicators for each strategic initiative to prioritize treatment.
- Use those indicators to decide which risks exceed tolerance and require action.