Global Perspectives with RIMS 2023 Chapter Presidents
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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.
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Joining RIMScast today are three RIMS Chapter Presidents from around the world: Kerry Bakkerus of the RIMS New Zealand and Pacific Island Chapter, Erica Kiefer of the newly founded RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter, and Mako Kanda of the Japan Chapter. They discuss risk trends in their respective geographies, what makes their chapter unique, and their experiences with leading a chapter (and all of the challenges and opportunities that come along with it).
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Tune in to hear various global perspectives from RIMS Chapter leaders and learn about what it takes to build and sustain their chapters, retain and attract membership, and their invaluable advice to the general risk management community.
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Key Takeaways:
[:01] About the RIMS Membership.
[:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open!
[:34] About RIMScast.
[:45] About today\\u2019s episode.
[:52] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more!
[1:47] More about today\\u2019s episode with Kerry Bakkerus of the RIMS New Zealand and Pacific Island Chapter, Erica Kiefer of the newly founded RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter, and Mako Kanda of the Japan Chapter.
[2:09] Justin Smulison introduces and welcomes today\\u2019s first guest, Kerry Bakkerus!
[2:30] Kerry shares about her risk career and what she is doing outside of RIMS.
[3:20] What is the risk culture like in New Zealand?
[5:42] When did Kerry start the New Zealand RIMS Chapter?
[6:08] Kerry describes the NZ Chapter and the common goals of the members.
[8:23] Kerry\\u2019s message to the global risk management community and those considering a career in risk management.
[10:44] Justin thanks Kerry for joining the podcast!
[10:56] RIMS plug time! Upcoming RIMS virtual workshops and announcements.
[12:12] Justin introduces the second guest, Erica Kiefer, the newest RIMS Chapter President.
[13:00] Erica shares her career history.
[13:48] What drew Erica to risk management? How long has she been in risk management?
[15:31] Erica\\u2019s advice on what risk professionals need to do to maintain their good status and adapt to the times.
[16:40] Erica shares about the experience of co-launching the RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter.
[18:12] Erica\\u2019s hopes for the Greater Bluegrass chapter moving forward.
[19:00] Justin thanks Erica for joining the podcast and Erica shares where to find more information on the Greater Bluegrass chapter.
[19:32] Justin introduces the RIMS Japan chapter president, Mako Kanda.
[19:44] Mako discusses teaching strategy and risk as a university professor in Japan.
[21:36] Japan has a very risk-averse culture in business. How does Mako hope to slowly influence this mindset in the present and future?
[23:53] Mako shares some of the history of the RIMS Japan Chapter, as well as his hopes for the future of the chapter.
[25:55] Justin thanks Mako Kanda for joining!
[26:05] Justin thanks all three guests for joining the podcast and shares some links to take a look at in today\\u2019s show notes.
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Mentioned in this Episode:
RISKWORLD 2023 \\u2014 April 30\\u2012May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! Register early by Feb. 17th!
Contribute to Risk Management Magazine
RIMS Welcomes 80th Chapter \\u2014 Greater Bluegrass Chapter
RIMS Events, Education, and Services:
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NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App
Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant
Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.
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RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:
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Upcoming RIMS \\u2014 Virtual Workshops
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Follow up with Our Guests:
Kerry Bakkerus\\u2019s LinkedIn
RIMS New Zealand and Pacific Islands Chapter
RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter
Greater Bluegrass Chapter of RIMS on LinkedIn
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Tweetables (For Social Media Use):
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\\u201cRisk is quite a difficult conversation to get on the agenda. So what I try to do is really try to change the conversation not to, \\u2018What is risk?\\u2019 but to \\u2018How do you ensure that you achieve your objects? And what\\u2019s standing in the way of doing that?\\u2019\\u201d \\u2014 Kerry Bakkerus
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\\u201cI think risk is really such an exciting profession. It\\u2019s one that really adds strategic value to the organization.\\u201d \\u2014 Kerry Bakkerus
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\\u201cRisk management is \\u2026 always changing. It\\u2019s not something you can just take a course [for] and, \\u2018know how to do.\\u2019 \\u2026 It\\u2019s important to stay connected with people through organizations, \\u2026\\xa0 reevaluating the risk \\u2026 and seeing \\u2026 new products \\u2026 [and] trends.\\u201d \\u2014 Erica Kiefer
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\\u201cIn Japan, risk is thought to be \\u2026 [something] to avoid. But if you are a good strategist, you have to think beforehand which barrier is more difficult. \\u2026 We have to think more proactively \\u2026 and what is the best way to overcome, compared to the competitors.\\u201d \\u2014 Mako Kanda
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