Since the dawn of this decade, the world has been in a perpetual state of crisis. Whether COVID, geopolitical conflicts, macroeconomic events or other turmoil, risks are emerging, maturing and spawning devastating disruption before we even see them coming. This environment has been particularly challenging for risk managers and internal auditors, upon whose shoulders risk awareness and assurance often ride.
Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds when monitoring risks, we cannot simply throw up our hands in despair. Instead, we must constantly scan the horizon for clues about vulnerabilities that may be lurking.
Fortunately, each year, there are a handful of survey-based research reports that are highly anticipated for those of us who like to peer toward the risk horizon. They offer the perspectives of board members, executives, risk managers, internal auditors and others on issues and trends that are “keeping them awake at night.”
This week, another highly anticipated risk report is being released. The 12th annual Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2024 and a Decade Later is a joint undertaking by North Carolina State University’s ERM Initiative and Protiviti.