IRM Lessons from Murphy’s Law
According to Murphy’s Law, if something can go wrong, it will. The saying was birthed at Edwards Air Force Base in 1949 by Captain Edward Murphy, an engineer working to see how much deceleration a [...]
How Investor Confidence can be Pinned to Successful Risk Management
The Pinterest IPO has been one of the most promising in recent memory, but questions remain around whether the online scrapbook company will generate the growth needed to meet high expectations of investors. Despite adding [...]
Avoiding worst-case scenarios: Why our risk mindset needs to change
In business, the “it won’t happen to me” mindset isn’t just blind optimism -- it’s an inherently flawed and frankly irresponsible approach to risk management. The reality is risk is everywhere – the question [...]