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Friends, Not Food
By There are a host of memorable quips and conversations in the 2003 film Finding Nemo. One of my favorite moments in the film involves the strangely lovable shark, Bruce, and his epiphany about friendship at sea. Bruce reflects on the need to change his image by changing his behavior when he says: “I am a nice shark, not a mindless eating machine. If I am to change this image, I must first change myself. Fish are friends, not food.” A similar sentiment—about change “starting with me”—is set to music in the song “Man in the Mirror,” recorded by Michael Jackson. more…
New! — 2nd Edition of Ready…or Not Released during Risk Summit
At the annual Risk Management & Finance Summit for Nonprofits the Nonprofit Risk Management Center released the
2nd edition of Ready…or Not: A Risk Management Guide for Nonprofit Executives. This easy-to-read, practical
guide addresses topics ranging from risk awareness to calibrating risk appetite. Authored by Melanie Herman,
the Center’s executive director, Ready…or Not invites readers to embrace risk-taking in their organizations
while paying close attention to stakeholder perceptions, risk communication and the relationship between risk and strategy
setting. The 2nd edition features updated content throughout, including brand-new chapters on “human factors”
in risk management and risk awareness/risk appetite. Learn more or order a copy today,
here.
2011 Summit Conference Materials Now Available
The 2011 Summit has now passed. If you would like to purchase conference educational materials (handout material from most of the conference sessions workshops) click here. You will receive these Summit materials and a copy of Artistry Unleashed: Tapping Your Qualitative Powers to Manage in an Uncertain World by the opening plenary speaker, Hilary Austen. The one-time cost is $350. Recordings of conference workshops are not available.
Risk Management Webinars: Affordable and Convenient
Check out our First Wednesdays Series for general risk topics, our Third Thursdays HR Series geared toward human resources risk.
Webinars offer high-quality, affordable and convenient training delivered to your desktop. Participate in “live” programs or listen to recorded programs at your convenience. You’ll receive expert instruction and helpful handout materials. All Center webinars are recorded and archived so you can listen and watch on the Web when it’s convenient to do so. After signing up for a webinar you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link where you can download the handout materials and view the archived recording as many times as you wish.
Disaster Preparedness Resources
In my view, www.nonprofitrisk.org is the Web's gold standard for risk management information. If I was stuck on a desert island and could only bring one Web site with me it would be www.nonprofitrisk.org. That may sound ridiculous, but next time you have a risk management question, I'll bet you can find an answer at www.nonprofitrisk.org.
David Hartley, Manager, Training & Outreach, Insurance and Liability Resource Centre for Nonprofits, Toronto