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Building GRC Processes That Don’t Require a User Manual
Here’s a simple truth that risk and compliance professionals don’t hear enough: If no one outside your team can follow your process without help… it’s not a good process. That might sound harsh, but it’s
No-Code Isn’t the Point – Configurability Is
Let’s face it: “no-code” is everywhere right now.It’s the shiny label on platforms promising anyone the power to build, automate, and maintain processes without relying on IT. Sounds great in theory. But let’s be real:
What the Heck is a Control Anyway?
If you’ve ever sat in a meeting nodding along while someone talked about “controls” like everyone in the room was born understanding them… you’re not alone. Controls are one of the most fundamental elements of
Death by Workflow: How to Design GRC Processes People Actually Follow
We’ve all seen it. A new GRC process rolls out with high hopes. It’s mapped, approved, and backed by a shiny platform designed to bring order to chaos. The workflows look great on paper. The
The EU’s CSRD Isn’t Just an ESG Thing – It’s a Risk Thing Too
Let’s get something out of the way:You don’t have to be an “ESG person” to care about the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). In fact, if you’re in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or governance,
For the Compliance Officer Who Just Wants One Clean Record
Let’s be honest: compliance isn’t glamorous. It doesn’t come with fanfare, internal shoutouts, or LinkedIn kudos. But when it isn’t done well? Suddenly everyone’s paying attention. That’s the paradox every compliance officer knows too well.
Risk Registers Are Dead. Long Live the Risk Graph.
For years, the humble risk register has been the centerpiece of enterprise risk management. A tidy list of risks, each scored and categorized, often living in a spreadsheet or static GRC module. It’s familiar. It’s
The Myth of a One-Size-Fits-All GRC Platform
There’s a dangerous myth floating around boardrooms, audit committees, and even compliance teams. It goes something like this: “We just need a GRC tool that comes pre-configured. Plug it in, turn it on, and boom
Provision 29 Is Coming – Is Your Risk Framework Ready?
There’s a shift coming in UK corporate governance, and it’s got boardrooms on notice. Effective for financial years starting on or after 1 January 2026, Provision 29 of the updated UK Corporate Governance Code introduces
What the SEC Dropping the Coinbase Case Really Means for Crypto Compliance
The SEC quietly made waves recently by dropping its long-running lawsuit against Coinbase. On the surface, it might seem like a tactical retreat, but it could signal something much bigger: a reset in how U.S.
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