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Transferring Risk Helps Relieve Leaders’ Biggest Fears

Chief Executive

In the lawsuit, the pharmaceutical company claims more than $100 million in lost revenue, approximately $175 in remediation costs to bring systems back online, and more than $750 million to remediate disruption and encrypted files and improve security and acquire new equipment.

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Writing Your Résumé When Your Job Title Doesn’t Reflect Your Responsibilities

Harvard Business Review

And she wrote her summary headline — a prime piece of résumé real estate — to immediately show that she had the experience these new positions require. Collaborated with University Facilities, Safety & Risk, Risk Manager; ServPro; and Insurance Adjuster to plan and execute clean-up and equipment replacement.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business Review

In contrast, 70% of respondents think their boards have effective processes for staying current on the company; 69% for compliance; 66% for financial planning; and 55% for risk management — although we should note that managing risks is a crucial consideration when pursuing innovation.

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It’s Never Been More Important for Big Companies to Listen to Local Communities

Harvard Business Review

On paper, the project seemed like it would be a hit: The investment by the mining company would bring jobs and 21st-century technology to an economically poor area and tax revenues to the government. Managers need to communicate directly with many stakeholders to build a shared understanding of local needs, issues, and concerns.

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Think About Any Risk Like an Investor

Harvard Business Review

When both Talbots and Laura Ashley collapsed in the financial crisis of 2008, Sara suddenly lost the vast majority of her revenues. Steve Starr, the owner of Starr Real Estate in Austin, Texas, was worried that Eve, his commercial leasing manager, was becoming a problem.

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Why Boards Aren’t Dealing with Cyberthreats

Harvard Business Review

banking & financial services, insurance, real estate); Healthcare (e.g., Cisco, in a recent study, noted that targeted companies suffer substantial losses of revenue, customers, and business opportunities. apparel, automobiles, retailing, media, hotels, restaurants & leisure); Consumer Staples (e.g.,