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OCRM Publications

Professional insights, guidance and practical resources for risk professionals, executives and organisations.

Explore OCRM articles, guides and practical resources on enterprise risk management, governance, RiskMaturity™ and professional development.
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Publication Library

  • Professional insights
  • Practical guides
  • RiskMaturity™ resources
  • Governance briefings
  • Career development

Guidance should be adapted to organisational context.

Explore by Publication Pillar

OCRM Publications are organised into focused pillars, helping professionals, executives and organisations find guidance relevant to their role, level and objectives.

Enterprise Risk Management

Guidance on ERM frameworks, risk identification, assessment, appetite, controls, reporting and continuous improvement.

ERM foundationsRisk appetiteRisk reporting

Risk Governance

Insights for boards, executives, committees and risk leaders on oversight, accountability, culture and decision-making.

Board oversightThree linesRisk culture

Risk Maturity and Assessment

Guidance on risk maturity, evidence, assessment readiness and organisational capability.

ReadinessEvidenceAssessment

Risk Careers and Professional Development

Resources for learners, members and risk professionals developing their qualifications, CPD and professional recognition.

QualificationsMembershipCPD

Latest Publications

Read the latest OCRM publications and practical resources for risk professionals, managers, executives and organisations.
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ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT

What Is Enterprise Risk Management?

A clear explanation of ERM and how it supports governance, decision-making and organisational resilience.

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ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT

ERM vs Traditional Risk Management

Understand how enterprise risk management differs from fragmented, department-level risk activity.

Pillar: ERMRead Article
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RISK GOVERNANCE

The Board's Role in Risk Oversight

A practical overview of how boards can oversee risk without taking over management responsibility.

Pillar: GovernanceRead Article
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RISK GOVERNANCE

The Three Lines Model Explained

An introductory guide to risk ownership, oversight and assurance responsibilities across the organisation.

Pillar: GovernanceRead Article
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RISK MATURITY & ASSESSMENT

What Is Risk Maturity?

An introduction to risk maturity, evidence, consistency and structured organisational improvement.

Pillar: MaturityRead Article
CAREER GUIDEPUBLIC RESOURCE
RISK CAREERS & DEVELOPMENT

How to Start a Career in Risk Management

A guide for learners and professionals considering a career pathway in enterprise risk management.

Pillar: CareersRead Guide
RISKMATURITY™ INSIGHTS

Understand. Prepare. Strengthen.

Explore OCRM publications on risk maturity, evidence, assessment readiness and organisational capability.

OCRM RiskMaturity™ supports organisations seeking a structured view of their risk management capability. Publications in this area help leaders and risk professionals understand maturity concepts, readiness considerations and evidence expectations before exploring a formal assessment pathway.
Learn About RiskMaturity™

Educational resources to support understanding and readiness — not a self-assessment or certification decision tool.

Continue Your OCRM Pathway

OCRM Publications support professional learning, organisational capability and structured development. Explore the pathway most relevant to your goals.

Qualifications

Develop structured knowledge through OCRM risk management qualifications, from certificate to executive diploma level.

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Membership

Explore OCRM membership, professional recognition, CPD expectations and selected member resources.

Explore Membership

RiskMaturity™ Assessment

Learn how OCRM RiskMaturity™ supports organisations seeking structured review of risk maturity, evidence and capability.

Learn About RiskMaturity™

Executive Training

Explore senior-level risk training for executives, boards and organisational leaders.

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EDITORIAL STANDARDS

Prepared for professional education and information

OCRM Publications are prepared to support understanding of enterprise risk management, governance, risk maturity and professional development. Publications and resources are reviewed periodically and should be adapted to organisational context where used.

They do not constitute legal, regulatory, financial, cyber-security or professional advice for any specific organisation.
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Publication Standards

  • Professional education focus
  • Periodic review
  • Clear access labels
  • Practical but non-advisory
  • Aligned with OCRM standards

Guidance should be adapted to organisational context.