Programme overview
Course Dates: February 6th, February 7th, and February 8th, 2025
In today’s dynamic business landscape, risk permeates every decision. Whether it’s selecting a strategic partner, evaluating financing options, or assessing climate-related exposures understanding risk is paramount. Executives believe that organizations face more risks than ever before.
Our Leading Enterprise Risk Management executive course equips leaders with the tools and experiences to navigate complexity and make informed decisions. We help leaders and specialists initiate and continue a structured conversation about organizational risks with their manager, CFO and CEO. Everyone who would like to take a more holistic view of managing risks can benefit from this course, whether already in a specific risk management function or functional leadership role.
Get more details and learn about our key speakers by downloading the brochure.
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Learn more about the programme in a personal conversation.
Dominic Santschi Program Assistant, "Leading Enterprise Risk Management"
Programme details
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Next date
| Start date: | 06.02.2025 | |
| Application deadline: | 31.12.2024 | |
| places available | ||
What
The Leading Enterprise Risk Management seminar is designed for business leaders who aim to develop their skills and expand their network in enterprise risk management.
For Whom
For professionals looking to boost their career in enterprise risk management or a related field. Participants must hold a university or advanced technical college degree, or in exceptional cases and upon approval, an equivalent qualification.
Key Topics Covered
Strategic Risk Management:
Learn approaches to identify, analyse and evaluate risks that impact organizational goals.
Operational Risk Management:
Explore different approaches to enhance risk assessment.
Leadership and Risk Management:
Understand different functional setups of risk management in organizations and lead the process.
Individual, Group and Organizational Decision-Making in risky environments: Appreciate different decision-making levels in an uncertain environment.
Financial Perspective: Learn from Financial Leaders how to set-up a risk-averse organization.
Course Dates: February 6th, February 7th, and February 8th, 2025
Day 1
What can we learn from different notions of risk and established risk management guidelines?
Day 2
What can we learn from CFOs about risk and opportunity management?
Day 3
What can we learn from astronauts for individual, team-level and organizational-level decision-making under risk? (online option possible on Day 3)
Academic Lead
Prof. Dr. Dennis Fehrenbacher
This course is led by Prof. Dr. Dennis Fehrenbacher as Academic Lead. In addition, he invites speakers from practice and academia, depending on the topic of the modules discussed. Prof. Dr. Fehrenbacher has worked for organizations in Europe, the USA and Australia. He is a member of the Swiss (SNV) technical committee that contributes to shaping the Risk Management guidelines of the International Standardization Organization (ISO). He conducts research that include questions on performance and risk management.
Learn more about Prof. Dr. Fehrenbacher’s research and experience.
Why Attend?
Join us for an immersive experience that empowers you to navigate the evolving risk landscape with foresight and confidence.
Learning Objectives
Your Benefits
Learn from the Best
Experience education at one of Europe’s leading universities! The University of St. Gallen (HSG) ranks among Europe’s top business universities.
International quality seals and globally recognized rankings confirm its outstanding position. Our education concept has always emphasized practical relevance and an integrative perspective.
Excellent Educators from Academia and Practice
Let yourself be inspired by excellent lecturers! We will inspire you while also providing knowledge of fundamentals, current trends, and new concepts.
Current Insights from Research and Practice
Benefit from a unique combination of science and practical experience! Concrete examples and case studies provide food for thought and guidance to assess and improve processes and structures within your own company.
A Network for the Future
Expand your horizons and become part of an exclusive alumni network! This education program is designed for professionals and executives. A mix of industries, specializations, and participants fosters individuality and versatility. The participant circle is a crucial success factor for a successful event, offering unique opportunities for future networking.
High-Performance Environment
Let yourself be inspired by the tranquillity and calmness of your surroundings! Our Executive Campus (Weiterbildungszentrum Holzweid WBZ-HSG) at tthe University of St. Gallen provides a comfortable place. Perched high above the city, away from the everyday stress, it creates an atmosphere of peace and serenity, ideal for optimal learning. Additionally, modern infrastructure combined with light-filled spacious rooms motivate learning, encourage creativity, and provide space for interaction and exchange.
Do you require further information?
I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.
Dominic Santschi Program Assistant, "Leading Enterprise Risk Management"
Why University of St.Gallen
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!
Judith Witzemann