Break the silos, sharpen decisions, build resilience.
Modern risk is connected. Your approach should be too. This new EM360Tech report shows how to move from fragmented GRC to Integrated Risk Management (IRM) that supports faster decisions, better visibility, and stronger performance.
At a glance
- Why siloed programmes create blind spots and duplicated effort
- What IRM looks like in practice, and how it fits within GRC
- How to assess maturity, build a roadmap, and choose technology that scales
- Where AI and automation add value, and where caution is needed
- Practical steps to align risk with strategy, performance, and culture
Download the report to get a clear, practical view of IRM that you can take to your next leadership meeting.
Why This Report, And Why Now
Risk has outgrown department boundaries. Cyber incidents trigger regulatory exposure and reputational fallout. Supply chain disruptions ripple into finance and operations. ESG obligations are now part of enterprise risk. Many organisations still manage these issues in silos, which slows response, raises costs, and obscures the full picture.
This report explains how Integrated Risk Management brings those threads together. It shows how to connect data, processes, and teams so leaders can see risks in context and act with confidence.
What You Will Learn
The cost of silos
See how fragmented functions drain time and money, create inconsistent metrics, and leave gaps between teams. Understand the “risk tax” of duplication and rework, and how to eliminate it.
Defining IRM within GRC
IRM is not separate from GRC. It is the integrated approach to managing risk across the enterprise, aligning governance, compliance, and performance with a common language and shared objectives.
Anatomy of a mature IRM programme
What “good” looks like: cross-functional governance, a unified risk taxonomy, integrated assessment and response, continuous monitoring, and clear reporting. Learn how risk intelligence turns data into decisions.
Maturity models and self-assessment
Compare leading maturity models and use them to pinpoint your current state. Understand the common progression from reactive firefighting to proactive, integrated, and continuously improving.
An adoption roadmap you can execute
Phase the work over 1 to 3 years. Prioritise high-impact areas, secure sponsorship, standardise processes, and deploy technology in manageable steps. Build capability without overwhelming teams.
Technology that enables IRM
What to look for in platforms: a single source of truth, strong integrations, workflow automation, analytics, and continuous control monitoring. Selection criteria cover scope, interoperability, user experience, regulatory content, reporting, vendor viability, and scalability.
Emerging technologies
Where AI and automation improve detection, decision support, and speed, and how to apply oversight and explainability. A concise view of blockchain, data architecture, and post-quantum considerations that matter to risk leaders.
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Address culture, data quality, and change management early. Avoid all-at-once rollouts. Keep automation under review. Communicate the “what’s in it for me” at the individual level to build sustained buy-in.
Who should read this
- Chief Risk Officers, CISOs, CIOs, and Heads of Compliance who need a connected view of enterprise exposure
- Finance, Operations, and Internal Audit leaders who want consistent metrics and faster, coordinated response
- Data and technology leaders who are consolidating risk data and modernising platforms
- Board directors and senior executives who need clear, decision-ready insight
Inside The Report
1) The cost of siloed risk management
Evidence-based analysis of how silos create blind spots, slow decisions, and increase incident likelihood. Practical language you can use to explain the problem to stakeholders.
2) Strategic drivers for IRM
Regulation, third-party complexity, data scale, and stakeholder expectations are raising the bar. Learn how IRM answers these pressures while creating competitive advantage.
3) The components of a mature programme
Governance that cuts across teams, integrated assessment and response, continuous monitoring, and a unified taxonomy that improves reporting and decisions.
4) Maturity models and self-assessment
Clear descriptions of recognised models, how they differ, and which are best for specific contexts. Guidance on diagnosing strengths to build on and gaps to close.
5) The IRM adoption roadmap
A phased plan that aligns people, process, and technology. Practical milestones, from establishing common definitions to enabling predictive analytics.
6) The technology and vendor landscape
How the market is evolving, what differentiates platforms, and how to evaluate vendors against real enterprise needs. Criteria you can reuse in your selection process.
7) The role of AI and automation
Where AI helps, how to maintain human oversight, and how to avoid “black box” risk. Examples that show value without hype.
8) Challenges and pitfalls
What typically derails programmes and how to stay on track. Actionable recommendations for change management, data governance, and measurable outcomes.
How To Use This Report
- Build a business case that connects IRM to resilience, growth, and cost avoidance
- Facilitate leadership conversations with clear definitions, simple visuals, and evidence-based points
- Prioritise your roadmap using maturity indicators and phased milestones
- Guide vendor selection with criteria that fit your environment and goals
- Accelerate adoption with practical steps for culture, communication, and training
What makes this report useful
- Executive-ready clarity that you can put in front of a board or steering committee
- Actionable detail that teams can use to start integrating processes and data
- Vendor-agnostic guidance that focuses on outcomes and long-term flexibility
- Expert perspectives woven into the narrative, not bolted on as an afterthought
Ready To Move Beyond Silos
If you want faster decisions, fewer blind spots, and a risk function that enables performance, Integrated Risk Management is the path. This report shows you how to get there, step by step, with practical guidance that respects your reality and scale.
Download your copy of The Evolution of Integrated Risk Management (IRM): Moving Beyond Silos to Achieve Enterprise Resilience and start building a connected, resilient organisation today.
Produced by EM360Tech in partnership with AuditBoard, with thanks to Wayne Eckerson from our advisory board for the insights he contributed.
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