Resilient

Moments of crisis often bring out the best in people, but they can also breed new opportunities for fraud and corruption. As disruption and uncertainty pervade the current business climate, organizations must be particularly vigilant in their efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. In this episode of the Resilient podcast, Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Principal, Don Fancher, e...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought risk to the forefront of many leadership agendas. The magnitude of the crisis has revealed both the strengths and areas for improvement in many risk management plans. Chief risk officers (CROs) are playing an essential role in helping their organizations respond to risks and adapt to uncertainty. They are also helping guide their organization in the move toward re...

As technology continues to disrupt business processes, organizations are presented with the opportunity to gain—or lose—the trust of customers and stakeholders. Betsy Wille, CISO at Abbott, sits down with cyber series host, Deb Golden, to discuss the growing responsibilities of the CISO and why a consumer-first approach to technology implementations is critical to an organization's reputation.

Reopening offices and work facilities is top of mind for many organizations. But business leaders are faced with a myriad of different guidelines and regulations across states and geographies. How can they guide a viable return to business operations while making workforce safety and well-being top priorities? In this episode of Resilient, we explore reopening through a human capital lens.  

As organizations adjust to a largely remote work environment, virtual meetings are now business as usual. But that doesn't necessarily mean they are productive. In our latest episode of the Resilient podcast, we discuss the art and science of meetings–and what people can do to design and facilitate effective virtual work sessions.  

The complex journey from crisis response to business recovery has already begun for many organizations. The path to the next normal is marked by uncertainty; there is no silver bullet. Embracing a reboot mentality–one open to new ways of thinking and working–may help leaders chart a safer and more productive way forward for workers and workplaces. In this episode of the Resilient podcast, we discu...

Many businesses across the United States are strategizing how to reopen and rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief financial officers (CFOs) are on the front lines of many of these decisions and their potential consequences. As our latest CFO Signals™ survey reveals, CFOs' perspectives on the global economy are at all-time lows, as is their near-term optimism for the reopening of busi...

The current crisis may serve as an opportune time for organizations to divest assets. A business carve-out can create significant value for the seller during challenging financial circumstances. But the process can be complex and time-consuming at a time when leaders need to make critical decisions in rapid timeframes. In this episode, three Deloitte leaders discuss how divestitures have been hist...

As the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, many business leaders may be trying to understand the magnitude of their organizations' financial losses. But attempting to quantify incurred loss during an ongoing and evolving crisis is nearly impossible—only after it's over can the full business impact be determined. What steps can companies take now to calculate and recover...

The US government continues to execute on its multi-phased plan for providing economic relief to the many individuals and organizations impacted by COVID-19. Its most recent legislation (phase 3.5), earmarks an additional $484B for the Paycheck Protection Program, hospitals, and COVID-19 testing. In this episode, three Deloitte leaders share insights on the likely collective impact of the governme...

The economy continues to experience the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As business leaders try to monitor the evolving downturn, what economic indicators and historical comparisons can they draw on for insight? And how can they apply that information to help respond to near-term pressure points and plan for the uncertainties in the longer-term outlook? In this episode, Dr. Ira Kalish...

For years, many companies have used scenario planning as a tool to help understand what the future might bring and a framework for how business leaders could plan and prepare. In the current environment, this type of planning is particularly challenging since the short-term unknowns are in some ways greater than the longer-term uncertainty. In this episode of Resilient, Deloitte Consulting LLP Man...

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how and where we work—impacting executives and those leading finance teams. For many companies, the new virtual work environment creates operational disruptions to financial reporting, including annual reporting and the monthly and quarterly close processes. How are organizations adapting and innovating to address these challenges? In this episode of...

Enacted on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a relief package designed to alleviate some of the consequences of COVID-19. It earmarks more than $2 trillion in assistance to federal agencies, state and local governments, health care, businesses, and individuals. In this episode of Resilient, three Deloitte leaders explore the details and implicati...

Disruption to the global supply chain and the web of third parties that companies rely on has become a significant business challenge in the COVID-19 crisis. How are organizations getting supplies and achieving the balance of supply and demand in a compromised chain? How well do they know the third, fourth, and even fifth parties their suppliers rely on? And how are they identifying and managing c...

Many businesses are already feeling the impact of COVID-19 on cash flow. Given the significant slowdown of commerce in nearly every industry, what are the risks posed by the resulting cash crunch? And how can organizations access the funds they need to withstand the crisis and emerge stronger? In this episode of Resilient, three Deloitte leaders who specialize in financial risk management, transfo...

As part of the effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, companies are temporarily closing office workspaces and asking employees to work from home. This episode explores some of the issues organizations are facing as they newly adopt or rapidly accelerate a remote workforce. Leaders from across Deloitte's Human Capital, Future of Work, and Cyber practices provide insights on how companies...

As the impact of the COVID-19 crisis continues to create disruption, many organizations are realizing that existing preparedness plans may not be adequate in the face of this unprecedented global pandemic. How can businesses adapt their response efforts to potentially mitigate the impact of this crisis and work towards recovery? In this episode, we connect with three Deloitte leaders who specializ...

In this special edition Resilient series, we shift our focus to the evolving COVID-19 crisis. From supply chain disruptions and economic scenarios to remote working challenges and crisis response strategies, these episodes feature actionable insights from leaders to help you think through what to do now—and next.

As the role of the chief audit executive (CAE) continues to expand, how can CAEs elevate their role within the organization? Tune in to our new leadership podcast series, Resilient CAEs, to explore what it means to be a resilient internal audit leader and how technology can help you lead through transformation.

Internal auditors are not widely known for their ability to disrupt and transform business—but they should be. In this episode of Resilient, Brandi Thomas, vice president, corporate audit for Delta Air Lines, sits down with Sandy Pundmann to discuss the evolving role of the chief audit executive.

Can a people-centric approach to managing the cyber triad improve security? Meredith Harper, CISO at Eli Lilly and Company, sits down with cyber series host, Deb Golden , to discuss the importance of prioritizing people and processes in cybersecurity—before layering on technology.  

How can businesses benefit from sharing information in cybersecurity? Wendy Kanna, Global Head of Security Governance and Oversight, Information Security and Risk at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, sits down with cyber series host, Deb Golden, to discuss key cyber priorities, the importance of partnering with the business, and the cultural challenges she's navigating as a cyber leader in Ja...

When it comes to managing cyber risk, how can you provide visibility to leadership and the business—without instilling fear? In this episode, Trish Pierson, AbbVie's Information Security and Risk Management director, sits down with cyber series host, Deb Golden, to discuss the business side of cyber, the benefit of different perspectives, and leaving your mark by challenging the status quo.

As cybersecurity continues to play an increasing role in business today, how can executives increase awareness of—and manage—cyber risks? In this episode, Nasdaq's Information Security Governance and Compliance director, Colleen Valentine, sits down with cyber series host, Deb Golden, to weigh in on cyber governance and creating a culture of security.