“Use caution with Forrester Waves and Gartner Magic Quadrants.” Leading GRC Analyst. In 2008 I wrote a piece for Risk Management Magazine called GRC –TheGreat Risk Con. Much to the chagrin of many readers, my article went on to make a number of inflammatory comments ranging from an inference which suggested that anyone who uses [...]

The transitory nature of the internal audit profession means capabilities in practices are always on a slippery slope, taking two steps forward, one step back. In this month’s column in Risk Management Magazine I tease this out a little with some views on what needs to be done. Please click on the image above to [...]

It seems that my piece in the June edition of Risk Management Magazine caused some contraversy, and even drew a letter to the editor from the President of the Risk Management Institution of Australia.  This is all healthy debate as it forces us to assess whether learned approaches are still relevant, or whether we’re just [...]

Governance Risk and Compliance – The Great Risk Con, Todd Davies, Risk Management Magazine, June 2008 GRC as a term is popping up everywhere. It seems that all companies that used to sell audit software are now “GRC companies”, recruiting firms that used to hire auditors and company secretaries now have a “GRC practice” and [...]

The number of software offerings in the space has increased, and the marketing spin is increasing which means that unless you are a highly experienced and sophisticated buyer with a track record in software selection in this space, your chances of making a poor selection are high. TDA understands the GRC market.  We understand the [...]

Todd Davies & Associates helps leading companies take their governance, risk and assurance functions to the next level.  Typical outcomes from projects include: Clarity and unity of vision and sponsorship by internal stakeholders Clarity of responsibility between the various assurance, risk and compliance functions Efficiency in delivery Optomisation of risk and assurance coverage Increased risk-sensing [...]