Apr 4, 2023
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.
Today’s guest is Gary LaBranche, CEO of RIMS. Justin and Gary discuss RISKWORLD 2023 with its keynote speakers and how Gary prepares to run a conference. He checked all his suits for fit! He bought new shoes and broke them in for his time on the floor. Gary discusses cybersecurity in the IoT. He stresses how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are major drivers in RIMS and at RISKWORLD, including community meetups where everyone is welcomed. They conclude the interview on the topics of content and branding and the strategy to support the risk profession by strengthening the RIMS organization. Listen in for tips on strategic planning for your chapter or organization.
Key Takeaways:
[:01] About RIMScast.
[:28] Today’s guest is RIMS CEO, Gary LaBranche.
[:34] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more!
[1:16] About RIMS-CRMP.
[1:30] About RIMS-CRMP-FED.
[2:04] About RISKWORLD 2023 with closing keynote speaker Danica Patrick!
[2:42] About today’s episode with RIMS CEO, Gary LaBranche.
[3:21] Justin welcomes Gary LaBranche to RIMScast!
[4:15] Gary is excited about his first RISKWORLD! He expects about 9,000 to attend.
[5:24] Gary is a RISKWORLD first-timer. He has heard stories and he looks forward to it.
[6:11] Many RIMS members will see Gary for the first time in person on stage. About other RIMS events he already attended and other conventions he managed.
[7:10] About the diverse people who attend RISKWORLD from around the world. It’s the place to see and be seen!
[8:11] About the amazing program at RISKWORLD 2023. It’s a great way to understand what’s on the minds of risk professionals! Cybersecurity on the IoT is a key concern.
[10:16] How DE&I will be addressed by RIMS in 2023 as well as at RISKWORLD 2023.
[12:59] How DE&I is at the heart of RISKWORLD 2023 programming.
[13:12] About recent DE&I guests featured on RIMScast, leading up to RISKWORLD.
[13:46] RIMS strives to be an ally, supporter, and welcoming environment for everyone.
[14:22] About Gary’s “backstage” rituals, starting six months in advance!
[16:41] About opening keynote speaker Johnny C. Taylor, CEO of SHRM; he’s a star! Like RISKWORLD, he is all about people.
[18:45] RIMS plug time! Sponsor a weekly or dedicated episode of RIMScast! Contact us at pd@rims.org. Register for RISKWORLD 2023, and workshops before RISKWORLD.
[19:47] Justin revisits his interview with Johnny C.
Taylor Jr., President and CEO of SHRM, about what Johnny has in
store during his opening keynote at RISKWORLD. It relates to
COVID-19!
[21:39] About awards and additional RISKWORLD keynotes, including
Danica Patrick!
[22:40] Gary joined RIMS as CEO on June 1, 2022. This is his fifth CEO assignment. When a CEO comes in, the CEO and board work together to align and create a roadmap.
[24:43] RIMS is staying relevant and contributing value to the profession at a time when there is a great need for risk management.
[26:19] RIMS pursues innovation and leverages opportunities to collaborate with others and create member value and engagement. Wherever RIMS can find knowledge and people to contribute to the advancement of the profession, RIMS looks at them.
[27:16] The RIMS plan includes building more resilient and engaging chapters and supporting chapter leaders. RIMS is organized into 80 chapters.
[27:58] RIMS is investing in a new chapter management platform, with a new chapter website platform and systems to help chapter leaders spend less time on administrivia and more time on programming, education, and experiences for members.
[28:27] About the plan’s focus on talent, DE&I, and rising risk professionals to grow the organization and serve the risk management community.
[30:01] About RIMS’s new branding team and content team. RIMS is looking to build and grow its culture and support each other as a team, working together across departmental and divisional lines. RIMS is focusing on content, strategy, and branding.
[32:18] About the enormous amount of content produced and shared by RIMS to hundreds of thousands of people around the globe every month.
[33:48] The content team is to learn about content strategy and make recommendations for a plan to be more strategic and intentional and create more value.
[34:13] The branding team is mindful of what message RIMS is sending out and how it is being perceived. They communicate the value of the organization and the importance of risk management through a coherent brand strategy that is consistent and clear.
[36:03] It takes a village to support a profession and advance a professional society.
[36:33] Gary’s advice for organization CEOs taking on
leadership of a strategic plan: “Clarity, intentionally,
consistency.” Gary has consulted almost 300 associations for
strategic planning over the years.
[37:02] The key is getting to a common understanding of reality,
coming up with ideas for objectives and goals, and narrowing them
down to the things, that if done, will make the biggest difference
for the organization and create greater value.
[38:57] Justin thanks Gary for being on the show. Justin looks forward to him again at RISKWORLD! Gary invites you, if you cross his path, to reach out and say “Hi”!
[40:06] Special thanks to RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche. You will see him onstage and on the showroom floor at RISKWORLD! Sponsor a RIMScast episode to reach a global audience! Justin shares other RIMS offers, including a transitional membership!
Mentioned in this Episode:
RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is open!
Riskworld: In-Person Workshops April 29-30 | Save 30% on pre-conference workshops when you register to attend RISKWORLD!
RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course — In-Person at Riskworld, April 29-30! Register by April 21.
RIMS-CRMP-FED Virtual Prep Course — May 8-10, 2023 | Register by May 1.
RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion page
Spencer Educational Foundation
Contribute to Risk Management Magazine
Upcoming Webinars:
Forced Labor and Supply Chains | Sponsored by Sayari Analytics | April 13, 2023
ESG and Climate Resilience | Sponsored by Gallagher CORE360 | April 20, 2023
The Green Transition | Sponsored by Beazley | May 9, 2023
See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops
Related RIMScast Episodes:
Riskworld Keynote Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM President and CEO (2023)
Innovation and Improvisation with RISKWORLD Keynote Josh Linkner (2023)
Taking the “Next Steps” with NAAIA Executive Director and COO Omari Jahi Aarons (2023)
Risk Insight with AAIN Leadership (2023)
Global Perspectives with RIMS 2023 Chapter Presidents
Introducing RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche
Diversity as a Successful Business Division with Rodney Johnson
Launching DEI Initiatives with Tara Lessard-Webb (2021)
“RISKWORLD 2022 Keynote Michael C. Bush On Risk and ‘Greatness’”
Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:
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Captive Market Outlook and Industry Insights | Sponsored by AXA XL
“Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd.
“Zurich’s Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023”
“Aon’s 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview”
“ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect
“A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL
“How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD
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“Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire
“ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd.
“Prioritizing People: Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett
“Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency
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“RIMScast: Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL
“RIMScast: Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett
“RIMScast: Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon
RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:
RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!
RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer
RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
“RIMS-CRMP Stories” — New interview featuring SKRIMS President Katherine Dawal!
Spencer Educational Foundation
RIMS Events, Education, and Services:
RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play
NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App
Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant
Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.
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Tweetables (For Social Media Use):
“I look forward to seeing everybody showing up in Atlanta for RISKWORLD, April 30th to May 3rd. … I am a first-timer at RISKWORLD. I’ve been to a few conventions.” — Gary LaBranche
“We want to emphasize during those community meetups that RIMS has open arms, an open mind, and an open heart. Everyone is embraced and welcomed to participate and engage.” — Gary LaBranche
“There should be no competition between lighthouses.” — Gary LaBranche
“Risk managers are the ultimate matrixed executives. They need to know all about everything all throughout the organization. They have a stake in everything” — Gary LaBranche
“It does take a team — it does take a village, actually — to serve a profession and to advance a professional society.” — Gary LaBranche
“What are the things that we can and should do that will actually be meaningful, measurable, and ultimately create greater value?” — Gary LaBranche