Oct 4, 2022
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.
Only five more weeks until the RIMS ERM Conference 2022 (held November 10th‒11th in Indianapolis, IN!) Joining RIMScast today is the opening keynote speaker of the event, Mark A. Pfister!
Mark A. Pfister is the CEO and Chief Board Consultant of M.A. Pfister Strategy Group; an executive advisory firm that serves as a strategic advisory council for executives and Boards in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Mark’s popular book, Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors, is an Amazon best-seller with circulation in over 70 countries, influencing an entire new generation of Board Directors.
In this episode, Mark shares a preview of his upcoming keynote at the RIMS ERM Conference titled, “The Strategy of Risk: How Strategy Plays a Direct Role in Risk Realization,” and gives his insights into the evolving role of strategy in risk management.
Key Takeaways:
[:01] About the RIMS Membership.
[:27] About today’s episode and how to save $400 on the Pre-Conference Workshop for RIMS-CRMP Prep!
[:42] About RIMScast.
[:55] About today’s conversation with Mark A. Pfister.
[1:02] Upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more!
[2:35] Justin introduces and welcomes Mark A. Pfister to RIMScast!
[3:40] About Mark’s educational and professional background.
[4:48] Why strategy is so important to Mark.
[6:52] How to view and apply strategy in a way that will change the way that you lead.
[8:10] Mark’s thoughts and experiences with the risk profession.
[9:08] How risk and insurance professionals can improve their risk strategies.
[11:35] RIMS plug time!
[13:12] What strategy actually is; Mark gives a preview of his upcoming keynote speech.
[14:53] Mark describes his presentation style.
[16:20] Will Mark be taking questions from the audience after his keynote?
[16:37] Has Mark returned to in-person events this year as an attendee or speaker?
[17:54] Justin thanks Mark for joining and shares some of the links to check in today’s show notes!
Mentioned in this Episode:
RIMS Events, Education, and Services:
RIMS ERM Conference 2022 — November 10‒11, 2022 | Indianapolis, IN — Agenda Now Live!
Save $400 on the Pre-Conference Workshop: RIMS-CRMP Prep
Attend the in-person RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Workshop, November 8‒9. Register for the ERM Conference and select the workshop on the “Additional Purchase Options” page. Your $400 savings will already be applied. Learn more!
The RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center
In-Person Events:
RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play
NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App
Contribute to RIMS Risk Management magazine
Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant
Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.
Virtual Workshops:
Managing Cognitive Bias Risk — Oct 11‒12 | 10:30 am‒4:30 pm EST | Registration Closes Oct 10th — Register Now!
Contractual Risk Transfer Canada — Oct. 19‒20 | 12:00 pm‒6:00 pm EST | Registration Closes Oct. 18th — Register Now!
See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops
Upcoming RIMS Webinars:
“Climate Change Impacts and Opportunities” | Sponsored by AXA XL | Oct. 6, 2022
“Beware of Artificial Intelligence” | Sponsored by Nationwide | Oct. 11, 2022
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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 Coronavirus Information Center
RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring RIMS-CRMP Chairman Ward Ching!
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Follow up with Our Guest:
Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors, by Mark A. Pfister
Tweetables (For Social Media Use):
“If we fast-forward to today, I truly am laser-focused in the scene of leadership and board director areas. It’s really a way that I view as making the biggest impact relating to strategy, governance, and leadership.” — Mark A. Pfister
“We have to understand that strategy is inextricably linked to governance and risk. You can’t really be good in one and not really focus on the others; they kind of come in this package deal.” — Mark A. Pfister
“Strategy [can be applied] in such a way that it will change the way that you lead, it will change the way that you govern, [and] it will change your success in many cases in any position you are in your organization.” — Mark A. Pfister
“I think we’re in a period where [strategy is] looked at much differently. I think we have to view strategy as a set of guiding principles that generate a desired pattern of integrated decision making.” — Mark A. Pfister