Almost every organisation on the planet is reliant on a supply chain of some description - and in this episode we unpack the challenges and major developments that have affected supply chains.

My guest is Pete Grett - Founder and CEO of the Blackrock Group. His career journey is an important part of his backstory, having started his working career as a temp employee in a warehouse.

Something must have struck a chord with Pete as he quickly rose to a leadership career in supply chain operations including senior roles at FedEx.

We touch on some of the 'front of mind' issues challenging supply chain leaders today - shipping incidents that block key supply chain infrastructure for days, weeks or even months, the emergence of artificial intelligence up and down the supply chain and of course, consumer demand for ever faster delivery times.

I really enjoyed this discussion with Pete - I hope you do too.

Get in touch with The Blackrock Group here

Or touch base with Pete at LinkedIn

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As promised when we interviewed Simon earlier in the year, we spoke to him again in this episode to get some insight into the RMIA Risk Management Conference happening on the 13th to the 15th of May in Sydney.

Since we last spoke, Simon and the Conference team have done a great job at securing some top-notch speakers and presenters and finalising what looks to be an awesome event.

You'll hear Simon talk about what makes this year's conference so worthwhile, his 'superfan' crush on one of the speakers and why the price of registration represents such great value, not only for the individual attending but also for the organisation they represent.

I trust you enjoy this discussion and look forward to seeing you at the event!

For further information and to register, go to the RMIA website or the conference website at the following links:
RMIA website
RMIA Conference website 

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In our chat, Rocco shares his vast experience in assisting companies to safely, and with due regard to the environment, retire or on sell end of life computer and network equipment.

As you'll hear, the biggest challenge is not the physical equipment, but rather ensuring that all company confidential or sensitive data is removed from the devices and unable to be retrieved.

Listen for his observation on where data sometimes turns up - where you'd least expect it!

It is also great to hear that Rocco and the team are committed to keeping old devices out of landfill - reducing the burden of e-waste on the environment.

Rocco and the Brass Valley team can assist no matter where you are in the world so if you are looking for certainty and security in retiring your old / end of life technology, check out the link below:

https://www.brassvalley.com

As always, hope you enjoy the episode, and welcome your feedback.

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In this episode Brett & I speak to Simon Levy, CEO of the RMIA about his personal journey in Risk Management, his ambitions for the RMIA and the upcoming conference to be held in Sydney in May 2024.
This is a refreshing discussion - Simon has been a risk practitioner for many years and brings that experience to his role as the CEO of the RMIA in promoting and improving the profession.
He generously shares stories of the things that have influenced his career and helped shaped his now enormous passion for the profession.
This is definitely worth a listen for risk professionals and those who want a better understanding of why Risk Management isn't just a 'nice to have' but a 'must have' for all organisations.

Get in touch with the RMIA via [email protected] or through LinkedIn

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Welcome back to the first podcast interview for 2024!

In this podcast, I chat with Alex Bovee, CEO of ConductorOne, a firm dedicated to modernising how organisations manage access to their vital systems and data.

In my experience, most organisations struggle with getting their access controls right - trying to navigate the fine line between being too restrictive and impacting business efficiency and too open and putting systems and data at risk.

Alex shares his insights into the problem and how Conductor One have developed a platform that addresses this problem that has been around since the first computer password!

Hope you enjoy the discussion - to find out more about ConductorOne, visit their website: ConductorOne - Identity security & access control

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In this final episode for 2023, I take a look back at the guests that have appeared on the show this year as well as recapping the Podcast Chats which were launched in January.

Also, I share the shows statistics for 2023 - and am most grateful for you the listener getting us into the top 25% of podcasts on Buzzsprout!

I trust you and yours have had a wonderful festive season thus far and, like I, are looking forward to a wonderful 2024!

We'll return with our first interview for 2024 in the last week in January.

Cheers, Anthony

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My discussion this episode is with Brittany Allen, Trust & Safety Architect at Sift and delves into the challenges of protecting us all as we live our online lives.

Brittany is incredibly experienced in battling e-commerce fraud and is often consulted as a key source by major publications such as Fortune, Fast Company, Bloomberg, The Hill and Forbes.

Her current role entails developing industry best practices and strategies and educating individuals and companies like on trust and safety in an increasingly online world.

So, if you worry about online fraud, credit card fraud, spam and scam activities or even worse, have uttered the phrase 'I've been hacked', then this episode is a must listen.

You can connect with Brittany at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanylorenallen/

As always, thanks for listening and keep the feedback coming.

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In this discussion, Anthony Wilson and Brett Palmer discuss what good reporting looks like for Executives and Directors of organisations.

Clearly there are regulatory requirements that Senior Management and Boards must meet and that must be supported by robust Risk Management reporting. The trick is always getting the balance right - too much detail is just as bad as too little.

When reporting to these groups, materiality is key - the Board and the Executive need to be hearing about the Material risks, the effectiveness of the controls and progress on any actions.

One of the biggest drivers for being effective with your reporting is to assist in key decision making. Armed with an effective and thorough risk assessment, decisions can be made about which opportunities to pursue, which projects to activate and which threats to treat.

This is a great listen for those that find it a challenge to get their Risk Management reporting right or for those that want to benchmark their current reporting regime.

Enjoy the discussion!

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In this podcast chat, Anthony Wilson and Brett Palmer talk about the critical link between Risk Management and Corporate Governance.

In short, to be an effective and sustainable organisation, one can't exist without the other. And this applies whether it's a Private, Public, Not-For-Profit or Government entity.

Firstly, Risk Management needs the imprimatur and indeed mandate of the Board - clearly articulating to Management and the organisation as a whole, its expectations in this regard.

Secondly, those charged with the governance of the organisation, the Board of Directors, need a robust and recognised process for evaluating opportunities and initiatives as well as threats to the achievement of objectives (collectively, the risks).

When working well, with clear and regular communication, governance activities are much improved, and Risk Management is even more effective!

Hope you enjoy this episode - look forward to your thoughts / feedback. 

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A must listen episode for all Senior Executives and Directors!

In this discussion, Tim Weiss describes the challenges (and solutions) that organisations are facing in respect to Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) requirements that are becoming even more 'front and centre' in the list of priorities.

ESG represents a classic risk - with both threats and opportunities for organisations that take the time to do a thorough and appropriate risk assessment.

One of the big challenges for organisations is understanding their carbon emissions - not just those directly incurred in conducting its business (Scope 1) but also those generated by its consumption of energy (Scope 2) and the emissions generated up and down the value chain (Scope 3). This is where Optera can assist.

Find out more by listening to this fascinating discussion!

You can contact Tim and the Optera team at: Optera | Enterprise Emissions Management Software (opteraclimate.com)

You can also access Optera's recent 'Trends in Corporate Emissions' Report mentioned in our discussion here.

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In this episode, Brett and I discuss the Risk Management Gap Analysis - what it is, how you go about it, what are the key focus areas and why all organisations need to do it periodically.

The key takeaway is that this is not putting a specific risk under the microscope but actually reviewing the Risk Management Program itself and comparing how its performing compared to the ambitions you set for the program.

If you aren't achieving all you were hoping to out of your Risk Management Program, this is the episode for you!

As always, we welcome your feedback on the episode, the podcast generally or on broader risk topics that you'd like us to discuss in the program.

Thanks for listening - enjoy the episode!

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