Events

Webinars

We regularly host webinars and events to give more insight into governance, risk and compliance, as well as Cybersecurity and Data Protection. These webinars are free to join and you can sign up below

Unlocking Value from Your Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

June 24th, 10:30 am - 45 Minutes

Understanding the potential impact of disruption is essential to effective risk management — and that’s where a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) comes into its own.

In this 45-minute session, we’ll explore why a BIA is more than just a compliance exercise. We’ll demonstrate how it can serve as a strategic tool to strengthen both operational resilience and business continuity planning, regardless of your organisation’s size or sector.

 

Through real-world context and practical guidance, the session will cover:

  • The purpose and strategic importance of a BIA
  • Key components of an effective BIA — what to include, and why
  • How to identify critical processes, dependencies, and tolerances
  • Common pitfalls of a siloed approach and how to overcome them
  • Using BIA outputs to inform resilience planning, investment, and risk decision-making

 

Whether you’re conducting your first BIA or looking to refine an existing one, this session will offer clear takeaways to enhance your approach and ensure it delivers real organisational value.

Join us to learn how to make your BIA a central pillar of resilience, not just a box-ticking exercise.

Fundamentals of Risk Management in CalQRisk for Financial Services

June 26th, 10:30 am - 30 Minutes

Risk management often features at the top of agendas for many firms and regulators.

It’s no longer seen as a tick-box exercise and instead is now seen as a pivotal function in a well-run financial services firm.

As a result, the risk management function is often under increasing pressure to demonstrate robust risk management practices across the firm.

Join us for this online 30-minute demonstration where we’ll highlight how the CalQRisk solution can assist with –

- Streamlining the risk assessment and reporting process

- Control testing and evidence

- Tracking of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

- And much more

GRC Summer School 2025

Sustainability and ESG

July 2nd, 12:30 pm - 15 Minutes

Join us for a timely and candid conversation as we explore the evolving landscape of Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Looking at these key points, expect some practical insights and honest reflections on the sustainability landscape in turbulent political times.

  • Are we making enough progress?
  • Will we all be impacted?
  • Is behaviour really changing?
  • Do we really own it...yet?

Whether you're just getting started with ESG or refining an existing strategy, this session will leave you with food for thought and ideas to take back to your team.

CalQRisk for the not-for-profit sector

July 3rd, 10:30 am - 30 Minutes

With the not-for-profit sector continuously facing scrutiny from regulators, donors, and many other stakeholders, good governance and risk management have never been more important.

Evidencing compliance remains a challenge given the pace of regulatory change and the increased resource constraints the sector faces.

Join us for this online 30-minute demonstration where we’ll highlight how the CalQRisk solution can assist with –

- Streamlining the risk assessment and reporting process

- Automate task management and tracking

- Enhance your incident management process

- And much more

GRC Summer School 2025

Risk Appetite: Small phrase, big concept!

July 9th, 12:30 pm - 15 Minutes

Defining an organisation’s risk appetite is fundamental to every risk management framework but it is a concept which can be challenging to document and communicate.

This 15-minute session will look at risk appetite and its siblings, risk tolerance and risk capacity, as they are all closely interconnected.

By developing an understanding of the relationship between these three terms, the definition of risk appetite becomes easier.

We will also look at risk appetite’s cousin, risk capability, in order to close the circle from defining a risk appetite to delivering on that appetite.

Third Party Risk Management in CalQRisk

July 10th, 10:30 am - 30 Minutes

Almost all organisations are dependent on at least one third party to ensure the smooth delivery of their services.

As a result, third-party risk management, or TPRM, has been thrust into the spotlight in recent months – outages, cyber attacks, and more have all been blamed on the failure of a third party.

But how can you demonstrate effective oversight of your third parties?

Join us for this 30-minute demonstration where we’ll highlight how the CalQRisk solution can assist with –

- Building and maintaining a single source of truth

- Streamlining the due diligence process

- Enhancing ongoing monitoring

- Turning your data into insights with custom-built reporting

GRC Summer School 2025

Operational Resilience: What It Is and Why It Matters

July 16th, 12:30 pm - 15 Minutes

In a world where disruption is the norm, resilience is no longer optional.

This short but insightful session will explore:

• The difference between Business Continuity and Operational Resilience

• The types of disruptive incidents that organisations face

• Why regulators across sectors are prioritising resilience

• An introduction to maturity models and resilience pillars

Whether you’re new to the topic or looking for a refresher, this session will help you connect the dots between risk management, business continuity, and building a resilient organisation.

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GRC Summer School 2025

Outsourced, Not Out of Mind: Managing Outsourcing Risk with Confidence

July 23rd, 12:30 pm - 15 Minutes

In this 15-minute introductory webinar we will walk through the essentials of effective Outsourced Service Provider (OSP) risk management.

From IT providers and payroll processors to facilities management and internet payments, outsourcing is everywhere – and so are the risks.

We’ll cover:

• What OSP risk management really involves

• Why it matters for compliance, accountability, and your brand reputation

• When and how due diligence should be conducted

• Who needs to be involved – and what good governance looks like

Packed with practical insight and examples, this session will leave you with a clear understanding of what regulators expect and what your organisation should be doing to protect itself.

Streamlining board and committee meetings in CalQRisk

July 24th, 10:30 am - 30 Minutes

Good governance can be time-consuming – ensuring papers are gathered in advance of meetings, logging attendance, and tracking follow-up actions can all be tedious tasks.

Yet many organisations face these challenges several times a month when their board and committee meeting cycle commences.

Join us for this online 30-minute demonstration where we’ll highlight how the CalQRisk solution can assist with –

- The organising of meetings, including the secure circulation of papers

- The participation levels of meetings, including annotating on documents, Q&As, etc

- Streamlining the secretary function role through the logging of minutes and tracking of actions

- And much more

GRC Summer School 2025

Rolling Up the Detail: What to Report in Risk Management

July 30th, 12:30 pm - 15 Minutes

When it comes to risk management, knowing what to report—and how—is just as important as managing the risks themselves.

In this 15-minute session, we will explore the key elements of effective risk reporting.

From performance and progress tracking to compliance assurance and action-driven updates, the session will outline the core purposes of risk reporting and the different ways risk data can be summarised for clarity and impact.

Whether you’re reporting internally, externally, or as part of a governance framework, this session will help you identify what matters most.

We’ll also look at techniques for translating detailed risks into meaningful summaries, ensuring you maintain transparency while avoiding information overload.

Perfect for anyone involved in risk, compliance, or audit reporting, this short and practical session will help you refine your reporting approach and communicate risk with confidence.

GRC Summer School 2025

There's another spreadsheet gone!

August 6th, 12:30 pm - 15 Minutes

Risk reporting isn’t just about data—it’s about delivering insight.

From risk appetite and incident tracking to control effectiveness and cybersecurity posture, this session highlights the core topics that leaders and stakeholders care about most.

In session, we focus on the types of questions risk and compliance professionals should be prepared to answer, and how to move beyond spreadsheets to deliver meaningful, decision-ready information.

We’ll explore how to present complex updates in a clear, high-level format, helping your audience understand not just what the risks are—but what’s being done about them.

Upcoming Events

Credit Union ESG Day

June 19th, 2025

Location - The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise

This in-person event brings together credit union professionals to explore practical approaches to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibilities, with a particular focus on compliance, reporting, and impact.

You’ll hear from peers and experts on:
🔍 Carbon accounting – where to begin and what matters
📊 Social impact reporting – learn from live examples
✔️ ESG compliance and governance standards
📉 Reducing your carbon footprint – practical steps that work
📈 Real case studies – including Life Credit Union’s use of GreenFeet