Volkswagen, the German vehicle manufacturer, took a huge risk in 2014 and suffered as a consequence. Following a ruling from the Environmental Protection Agency, there was a whole-of-industry push to sell low emission diesel vehicles in the US. VW's vehicles initially impressed environmental regulators but there was a catch. The cars were fitted with software that could favourably cheat the emissions test. It was known as a 'defeat device' but it didn't fool everyone. Eventually, the ruse was uncovered and the fallout was severe with the company recording its first quarterly loss in 15 years of 2.5 billion euros.

In this episode, Cameron and Bridget look into this scandal from a risk management point of view with the help of special guest Alicia Leis, Partner (Audit, Assurance & Advisory) at WLF Accounting & Advisory. Risk, as per AICD Not-for-profit Governance Principle 5: Risk Management, is defined as the effect of uncertainty on objectives. For many board members, risk management is a rather tedious topic that they'd rather not deal with. But for the savvy board member, it's necessary to know how much risk the organisation is happy to accept. This is a fascinating discussion around one of the worlds most infamous corporate scandals and is a must-listen for any current or prospective board member.

Episode Guide:
0:32 — Overview of Principle 5: Risk Management
7:01 — Interview with Alicia Leis around the importance of evaluating risk around the board table, both before and after the fact
35:12 — Wrap-up

Volkswagen, the German vehicle manufacturer, took a huge risk in 2014 and suffered as a consequence. Following a ruling from the Environmental Protection Agency, there was a whole-of-industry push to sell low emission diesel vehicles in the US. VW's vehicles initially impressed environmental regulators but there was a catch. The cars were fitted with software that could favourably cheat the emissions test. It was known as a 'defeat device' but it didn't fool everyone. Eventually, the ruse was uncovered and the fallout was severe with the company recording its first quarterly loss in 15 years of 2.5 billion euros.
In this episode, Cameron and Bridget look into this scandal from a risk management point of view with the help of special guest Alicia Leis, Partner (Audit, Assurance &amp; Advisory) at <a href="https://wlf.com.au/">WLF Accounting &amp; Advisory</a>. Risk, as per <a href="https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/resources/not-for-profit-resources/not-for-profit-governance-principles/principle-5-risk-management">AICD Not-for-profit Governance Principle 5: Risk Management</a>, is defined as the effect of uncertainty on objectives. For many board members, risk management is a rather tedious topic that they'd rather not deal with. But for the savvy board member, it's necessary to know how much risk the organisation is happy to accept. This is a fascinating discussion around one of the worlds most infamous corporate scandals and is a must-listen for any current or prospective board member.
Episode Guide:
<ul>
<li>0:32 — Overview of Principle 5: Risk Management</li>
<li>7:01 — Interview with Alicia Leis around the importance of evaluating risk around the board table, both before and after the fact</li>
<li>35:12 — Wrap-up</li>
</ul>

Strong leadership is a crucial ingredient when it comes to running a not-for-profit organisation. Take Me To Your Board harnesses the ten Not-for-profit Governance Principles outlined by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and applies them to real-world situations.

This show is not just for board members or people who aspire to sit on a board; it's for everyone who wants to find out more about how to run organisations effectively. Hosted by Bridget Delaney and Cameron Allen from TasCOSS each episode deals with one of the principles and features high profile guests who have played critical roles in challenging situations.

Strong leadership is a crucial ingredient when it comes to running a not-for-profit organisation. Take Me To Your Board harnesses the ten <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/tools-and-resources/not-for-profit-governance-principles.html">Not-for-profit Governance Principles</a> outlined by the <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/">Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)</a> and applies them to real-world situations.
This show is not just for board members or people who aspire to sit on a board; it's for everyone who wants to find out more about how to run organisations effectively. Hosted by Bridget Delaney and Cameron Allen from TasCOSS each episode deals with one of the principles and features high profile guests who have played critical roles in challenging situations.

The not-so-subtle art of good governance.

Take Me To Your Board

Strong leadership is a crucial ingredient when it comes to running a not-for-profit organisation. Take Me To Your Board harnesses the ten <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/tools-and-resources/not-for-profit-governance-principles.html">Not-for-profit Governance Principles</a> outlined by the <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/">Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)</a> and applies them to real-world situations.
This show is not just for board members or people who aspire to sit on a board; it's for everyone who wants to find out more about how to run organisations effectively. Hosted by Bridget Delaney and Cameron Allen from TasCOSS each episode deals with one of the principles and features high profile guests who have played critical roles in challenging situations.

Volkswagen, the German vehicle manufacturer, took a huge risk in 2014 and suffered as a consequence. Following a ruling from the...

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