Description: The paper discusses the arguments supporting the need for risk culture to transition into ERM culture to be embedded across financial organizations. Creating and maintaining strong ERM culture is paramount to a lasting and meaningful ERM program. It is essential for organizations to understand what ERM culture is, how it gets established and in what way affects the process of ERM implementation. Often, the implications of financial enterprises not focusing on the significance of ERM culture manifested in severely compromised ability to generate sustainable value and market competitive advantage. This paper calls for rethinking the role of ERM culture in the context of managing risks.

Description: In this paper, the author offers his advice on where to place both good and not-so-good actuaries in a company.

Description: A letter to the editor of Stepping Stone regarding working relationships on the job and suggestions for alternative approaches.

Description: How ‘good-enough’ can be better than reaching for the very best.

Description: Reader responses to the real life case involving a management, leadership or other business situation an actuary faced, that was presented in the May 2013 issue.

Description: Discussion of six important tips that can help lead to successful management of a team from by a remotely located manager.

Description: This article describes team dynamics of introverts and extroverts, with an actuarial audience in mind. The article references the works of author Susan Cain.

Description: A short introduction of small actuarial association from Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are planning to take the SOA/CAS actuarial exams, with help and support from the SOA, the CAS and the IAA.

Description: Effective Meeting Management by Charles R. Haskins from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, March 2000, Issue No. 3.

Description: This article addresses the aspect of attitude that proves your commitment to your words—your actions. Great rewards await those who orchestrate positive action.