Elmari van Deventer commented on Lesego's blog post Good vs Bad control
"A risk is a risk whether you have controls in place to mitigate that risk or not. I.o.w you will have a devestating effect on your organisation anyway. I agree that it is not acceptable to have a poorly designed control in place, but then it is also…"
Apr 25, 2013
Elmari van Deventer commented on Lesego's blog post Good vs Bad control
"I agree with that statement although not ideal.  The risk is far greater by ignoring a control than not to follow a control at all.  One can always redesign a poorly designed control at a later time and use it in the interim than not follow one at…"
Apr 25, 2013
Elmari van Deventer posted a discussion
We are planning a roll-out of RSAM within our IT risk environment and have subsequently been enrolled as part of the project team for this exercise.  I have a list of questions surrounding the roll-out and initiation and would surely appreciate your…
Aug 23, 2012
Elmari van Deventer posted a discussion
I've been invited as a Speaker at an Executive and Corporate Secretarial Conference in March and the topic is around their role in Risk Management : to ensure compliance and crisis handling in the organizationDiscussion include :- What is risk…
Feb 13, 2012
Elmari van Deventer replied to Boris Agranovich's discussion Things To Not Say To A Risk Manager
"I've heard:
"Why do we need Risk Management, its not that important"
and after arguing that point....
"Yes, we know we have to manage our risk, but there is more important things to focus on"
I gave up.  We will talk after their audit.
 
and I've…"
Jun 15, 2011
Elmari van Deventer left a comment for johndukejr
"Red Ribbon"
Jun 15, 2011
Elmari van Deventer replied to Elmari van Deventer's discussion RCA Remediation
"Dear  Chris,
Agree.  We have heard exactly that! "that's not my responsibility".  We do use the term governance or methodology in preference to risk management but thank you for your contribution and surely will be considered in our approach.
 …"
Mar 9, 2011
Elmari van Deventer replied to Elmari van Deventer's discussion RCA Remediation
"Hi Deon,
 
Thank you.  I agree with you regarding the reputational risk and would definately consider attending your master class in April.. Would you kindly forward me the details : elmarib@absa.co.zaThank you for your input.
 
Deon Binneman…"
Mar 9, 2011
Elmari van Deventer replied to Elmari van Deventer's discussion RCA Remediation
"Dear Martin,
 
Thank you, I had a quick look at the presentation and can certainly find value and use some of the information.  I definately do not want to re-invent the wheel on RCAs.  I will definately make contact with you once I have read it in…"
Mar 9, 2011
Elmari van Deventer replied to Elmari van Deventer's discussion RCA Remediation
"Dear Bryan,
I agree. Very important to have the right people in the right space.  Thanks for your valued input.
Bryan Whitefield said:
All good replies.  In addition I believe one of the keys is matching employees to your risk appetite.  Sometimes…"
Mar 9, 2011
Elmari van Deventer replied to Elmari van Deventer's discussion RCA Remediation
"Dear Bill,
Absolutely!.. Training and development is very important.  We have put together a guideline, i.e. methodology document together and while doing that realised how important it is to have documented and approved process and procedure…"
Mar 9, 2011
Elmari van Deventer replied to Elmari van Deventer's discussion RCA Remediation
"Dear Mike,
Thank you for your response.  I am managing a project a currently specifically looking at the RCA process and how we can make it easier for business to comply to the RCA process in our company.  Our first step before re-writing the…"
Mar 9, 2011
Elmari van Deventer replied to Elmari van Deventer's discussion RCA Remediation
"Dear John,
I agree with you.  Top Management need to have buy-in for it to filter down into Business or you fight a loosing battle.  Thank you for your input.John Bruner said:
I have spent much of my life attempting to make management understand…"
Mar 9, 2011
Elmari van Deventer replied to Elmari van Deventer's discussion RCA Remediation
"Thanks for the feedback Nagesh, I will respond as requested."
Mar 9, 2011
Elmari van Deventer left a comment for Brian Henry
"Hi Brian,
Nice to 'meet' you too.  Yes, I am based on the Campus.. actually the new Towers West.  It's an awesome buidling. Sure, when next in town, give me a shout and we will do coffee."
Mar 4, 2011
Elmari van Deventer left a comment for Brian Henry
"Hi Brian, Thanks for the invite and yes, we certainly can compare notes. I think I can learn much from you pertaining to your experience.
Regards
Elmari"
Mar 4, 2011
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  • Thanks Elmarie, Nice to 'meet' you. I'm sure we will learn from your experiences as well. Are you based in the Towers campus? Perhaps when we are in town we could have a cup of coffee?

     

  • Hi Elmari, It’s great to have you here! Feel free to invite new people, participate in discussions, activities and share knowledge. If you've got a frog for a picture, hurry up and replace it!
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