Risk and Resilience Management Workshop, COPENHAGEN

Unlock the Future of GRC with Michael Rasmussen 

‍Join one of the world’s leading GRC analysts, Michael Rasmussen, for an exclusive in-person workshop in Denmark. Gain practical insights to strengthen your governance, risk and compliance framework – and build true operational resilience. 

Please note: The workshop will take place in Copenhagen but be held in English.*

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for: 

• GRC, Risk & Compliance Professionals 
• Operational Resilience Leaders 
• Security & IT Risk Teams 
• Internal Audit & Assurance 
• Executives responsible for governance and controls 

Workshop Objectives  

Attendees will take back practical approaches to: 

• Understand why integrated risk and resilience is now a business imperative 
• Learn how to design governance, lifecycle, and architecture for end-to-end visibility 
• Leave with actionable frameworks you can apply in your own organisation 

Workshop Agenda

• 09:00 – Arrival and Breakfast
• 09:30 – Part 1: Risk & Resilience by Design – Why It Matters Now
• 10:45 – Tea & Coffee Break
• 11:00 – Part 2: Risk & Resilience Governance – Building the Foundation 
• 12:00 – Lunch 
• 13:00 – Part 3: Risk & Resilience Lifecycle – Managing in Context of Change 
• 14:15 – Tea & Coffee Break
• 14:30 – Part 4: Risk & Resilience Architecture – Enabling Visibility & Agility
• 16:00 – Close

Part 1: Risk & Resilience by Design – Why It Matters Now

• Understanding how risk and resilience impact business strategy and performance to avoid silos. Current global trends, drivers, and regulatory mandates shaping risk/resilience integration.
• Interactive Exercise: Mapping risk and resilience maturity in your organization

Part 2: Risk & Resilience Governance – Building the Foundation 

• Establishing a federated governance model for integrated risk and resilience. Developing a strategic plan that connects risk resilience to business objectives.
• Interactive Exercise: Designing your governance framework and charter elements 

Part 3: Risk & Resilience Lifecycle – Managing in Context of Change 

• End-to-end lifecycle from risk identification to assurance. Conducting risk assessments, BIAs, and forward-looking scenario planning. Turning data into assurance and board-ready insights. 
• Interactive Exercise: Building your risk and resilience lifecycle

Part 4: Risk & Resilience Architecture – Enabling Visibility & Agility

• ‍Designing an information architecture that supports holistic insight and action. Establishing taxonomies, workflows, and linkages between risks, objectives, and controls. Exploring technology architecture for tools and prioritisation.
• Interactive Exercise: Mapping your risk and resilience information ecosystem.

*With roundtable discussions and hands-on exercises, this workshop relies on active contribution and feedback between participants. Full participation is essential to maximise the value of the session. 

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GRC 20/20 Presenter . . .

Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognized authority, thought leader, and pioneer in the disciplines of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). With over 30 years of experience, he is globally known for defining and shaping GRC strategy, processes, and technology. In February 2002, while at Forrester Research, Michael developed the concept of GRC — establishing the foundation for how organizations approach strategy, process, and technology in today’s complex business environment. For this, he is widely acknowledged as the “Father of GRC.”

A trusted advisor to boards, executives, and professionals around the world, Michael has dedicated his career to helping organizations design and implement effective GRC strategies that are aligned with business objectives. His work empowers organizations to be more effective, efficient, resilient, and agile. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor, with his thought leadership influencing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and corporate best practices globally.

Michael is the host of the Risk is Our Business and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GRC Technology podcasts, where he leads conversations with global experts exploring the evolving frontiers of risk, resilience, and corporate integrity.

Workshop Host . . .

Decision Focus develops software for Governance, Risk and Compliance. Since 2004, Decision Focus has provided the world’s enterprises with software and services. We’ve taken our years of knowledge and experience to implement new software for Risk and Compliance which is has become leading in enterprise GRC.