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What Boards Need to Know About ERM Oversight

Tone at the Top | April 24, 2026

Tone at the Top: What Boards Need to Know About ERM Oversight

As risk environments grow more complex, boards are expected to take a more active role in overseeing how organizations identify and manage risk. Stakeholders increasingly look to directors for strategic guidance in navigating uncertainty.

Organizations face a wide range of risks — from geopolitical disruption and cybersecurity to emerging technologies and supply chain challenges. Effective ERM oversight is essential to resilience and long-term performance.

This issue highlights how boards can strengthen ERM oversight and support effective governance.