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Join internationally recognized GRC pundit and analyst Michael Rasmussen for an insightful webinar on the key governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) drivers and trends expected to shape 2025.
In an increasingly complex and regulated business environment, understanding the forces impacting GRC is crucial for organizations to stay resilient, agile, and proactive. This session will delve into the emerging risk and regulatory pressures forecasted for 2025 and explore how these drivers influence GRC trends, including the integration of GRC into the business fabric, the adoption of agile (no-code) and cognitive (AI-driven) solutions, and the evolution of risk management as a catalyst for informed decision-making that enables the business. Additionally, attendees will gain a perspective on how ESG considerations are becoming integral to forward-thinking GRC strategies.
In this session, participants will:
- Understand the primary risk and regulatory drivers projected to shape GRC initiatives in 2025 and their impact on business operations.
- Explore how GRC integration across business functions enhances alignment with strategic goals and supports agile responsiveness.
- Discover the potential of no-code and AI-driven cognitive GRC solutions to drive efficiencies, adaptability, and data-driven insights.
- Examine the role of risk management in facilitating business decision-making, with a focus on building resilience and informed responsiveness.
- Gain insight into the evolving ESG landscape and its importance in shaping GRC frameworks and commitments in 2025.
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DATE: Dec 18, 2024
TIME: 1:30PM - 2:30PM EST
One (1) NASBA CPE will only be awarded to participants on the live broadcast who are logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and engage on at least three poll questions per each hour of the event.
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SPEAKER
Michael Rasmussen
Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognized thought leader and pioneer in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). With over 30 years of experience, he has extensive expertise in enterprise GRC strategy and processes supported by robust information and technology architectures. Known as the "Father of GRC," Michael was the first to define and model the GRC market in February 2002 while at Forrester, setting the foundation for the modern understanding of GRC.
Michael helps organizations build and refine their GRC strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives to deliver effective, efficient, resilient, and agile operations. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor. His influential work has contributed to U.S. Congressional reports and committees. Michael is an OCEG GRC Fellow, serves on the Leadership Council of OCEG, and chairs the OCEG Technology Council.
Michael is frequently quoted in the press and respected for his expert commentary on broadcast news channels. He is an Honorary Life Member and Global Ambassador of Risk Management with The Institute of Risk Management for his contributions to risk management and GRC. Treasury & Risk recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people in finance, highlighting his work in “Governance and Compliance: Saving the Planet and the Corporation” and naming him a “Rising Star in Rocky Times: Corporate America’s Outstanding Executives.”
Before founding GRC 20/20 Research, Michael was a vice president and 'Top Analyst' at Forrester Research, Inc. He also led the risk and compliance consulting practice at a professional services firm and gained experience managing compliance and risk within commercial organizations before that.
Michael's educational background includes a Juris Doctorate in law and a Bachelor of Science in Business. He holds a Master's in Church History with a focus on Medieval Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has a Master's in Pastoral Ministry at Nashotah House. He is certified as a GRCP (GRC Professional), iPMP (Integrated Policy Management Professional), CCEP (Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional), and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). OCEG has recognized him as an OCEG Fellow for his global contributions and advancement of GRC practices.