Q&A How to Use OCEG GRC Capability Model in Implementations

Here is how to use the OCEG GRC Capability Model in terms of implementations. This answers a question I received about how OCEG and UCF (Unified Compliance Framework) work together. This video provides and answer to a question I received on this topic. To learn more about GRC come check out our courses below: GRC …

Lessons Learned at 12,000 Feet

I recently returned from a hiking trip through the John Muir Wilderness in the Sierra Mountains of California, just a few hours from my home. This was a multi-day trip that I have planned for several months with one of my adult step-sons, who recently wanted to take up hiking. Now I have a hiking …

Clearing up Some of the GRC Confusion

Are you a little confused about GRC? It seems like lots of people are talking about it, but what is GRC really and how does it help your organization? You may be asking yourself some of these questions: We already have governance, risk management, and compliance functions in our organization, so what’s new about GRC? …

How to Develop a GRC Road Map for your Organization

One of the most common questions I get from people trying to design and implement an integrated GRC capability, is “where do I start” or “how do I develop my GRC road map.” As Dr. Seuss famously said, “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” This is true when it comes to …

Avoid the Wells Fargo Mistakes

Culture and incentive issues appear to have caused the troubles at Wells Fargo. Details are still unfolding, but what we know is approximately 5,300 employees were fired and Wells Fargo must pay $185 million in fines to the US government for employees opening new accounts illegally, without customer knowledge. How could this have gone on …

The Importance of Integrity in Principled Performance

Here is a quick video I recorded about the importance of integrity in Principled Performance. [video_player type=”embed” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″][/video_player] Integrity Movie on 7-19-16 at 4.06 PM Image: Shutterstock

Implementing GRC the Easy Way

You have probably seen the cartoon with two cavemen pulling a wagon with square wheels. A third caveman walks up to them with a round wheel and one of the cavemen pulling the wagon, turns to the third and says “No thanks, we’re too busy.” How often are we so busy with the task at …

The Regulators are Talking … Are You Listening?

I travel the world speaking and training on GRC and internal auditing and I have started to notice a trend in many countries.  Regulators and other stakeholders are become more vocal about their expectations, and enforcement actions are increasing. In fact, I had an interesting discussion with a recent participant in one of my GRC …

The Top GRC Certifications in the World

If you have ever considered getting a certification in GRC, you should really consider the OCEG GRC Professional certification. OCEG was the organization that invented GRC, and has the only industry recognized, and internationally accepted GRC certification. OCEG GRCP listed in “Governance Defined: What it is. Why it’s Important and Which Certs Can Help” OCEG …

The Forces Awaken in the Auto Industry

One of the fundamental concepts in risk management is understanding how forces lead to events that change the business conditions.  This is a fundamental step to understanding and identifying anticipated events, and changes in condition, that represent opportunities, threats or requirements to an organization. I have watched the auto industry closely for the last year and …

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