The key challenge for risk professionals is no longer how to establish an enterprise risk management (ERM) program, but how to sustain its effectiveness. Often, ERM programs get off to a great start but soon lose their momentum because of certain missteps that occur.

Misstep 1: Assuming that the relevance of ERM is obvious

As risk professionals, we think that everyone understands the importance of ERM, but that isn’t always the case. Many employees ask, “Why should I invest my time in this? What’s in it for me?” Or, “I don’t need a structured ERM program because we already manage our risks well.”

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