WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.950 --> 00:00:04.560 Today, businesses operate in a complex 2 00:00:04.560 --> 00:00:07.290 and rapidly evolving risk landscape. 3 00:00:07.290 --> 00:00:10.620 Companies around the world face a wide range of new 4 00:00:10.620 --> 00:00:14.430 and emerging risks, including cyber and digital, 5 00:00:14.430 --> 00:00:16.860 climate, trade, geopolitical, 6 00:00:16.860 --> 00:00:18.810 and supply chain risks. 7 00:00:18.810 --> 00:00:21.510 While there are many benefits to the interconnected nature 8 00:00:21.510 --> 00:00:25.020 of modern commerce, it also means that risks can ripple 9 00:00:25.020 --> 00:00:28.770 and spread through companies, sectors, industries, 10 00:00:28.770 --> 00:00:31.200 and even entire national economies. 11 00:00:31.200 --> 00:00:34.533 Managing business today means proactively managing risk. 12 00:00:38.550 --> 00:00:40.740 As a result, every company has to figure out 13 00:00:40.740 --> 00:00:44.160 which risks matter most and then identify the best way 14 00:00:44.160 --> 00:00:46.740 to mitigate and manage high-priority risks 15 00:00:46.740 --> 00:00:49.676 while meeting changing regulatory requirements. 16 00:00:49.676 --> 00:00:52.740 At BCG's Global Risk & Compliance practice, 17 00:00:52.740 --> 00:00:54.660 we have found that integrating risk management 18 00:00:54.660 --> 00:00:57.360 into core processes builds resilience 19 00:00:57.360 --> 00:00:59.610 so that companies can withstand stresses 20 00:00:59.610 --> 00:01:03.300 and thrive even in the most challenging circumstances. 21 00:01:03.300 --> 00:01:05.765 Embedding risk awareness throughout the organization 22 00:01:05.765 --> 00:01:09.780 enables leaders to make fact-based strategic decisions 23 00:01:09.780 --> 00:01:12.390 with the broad understanding of the risks they face 24 00:01:12.390 --> 00:01:14.763 in different and possibly extreme scenarios. 25 00:01:16.500 --> 00:01:18.660 Done properly, modern risk management 26 00:01:18.660 --> 00:01:21.360 can empower organizations, drive value, 27 00:01:21.360 --> 00:01:23.430 and establish a company's reputation 28 00:01:23.430 --> 00:01:26.283 as a trusted, reliable corporate citizen. 29 00:01:27.180 --> 00:01:29.610 Risk is usually seen as something dangerous, 30 00:01:29.610 --> 00:01:32.700 but companies can actually turn risks into advantages 31 00:01:32.700 --> 00:01:34.500 by using risk management as a catalyst 32 00:01:34.500 --> 00:01:36.513 to unlock their full potential. 33 00:01:36.513 --> 00:01:40.590 Every company has its own unique risks and opportunities. 34 00:01:40.590 --> 00:01:43.110 Our top leaders apply their deep experience 35 00:01:43.110 --> 00:01:45.780 to help clients choose and implement the right mix 36 00:01:45.780 --> 00:01:48.420 of innovative technologies and best practices 37 00:01:48.420 --> 00:01:50.820 so that managing risk becomes a core part 38 00:01:50.820 --> 00:01:52.170 of managing their business. 39 00:01:53.280 --> 00:01:55.710 The goal is not just to survive risks, 40 00:01:55.710 --> 00:01:59.130 but to be strong risk management skills and processes 41 00:01:59.130 --> 00:02:03.241 so that companies can thrive and prosper in any scenario. 42 00:02:03.241 --> 00:02:05.658 (soft music)