Can ISO 31000:2018 be Internationally Certified?


ISO 31000:2018 (Risk Management – Guidelines) cannot be internationally certified by a Certification Body (CB). Here’s why.

Common mistakes in a structured risk register


Every time my company, Crest Advisory Africa (Pty) Ltd, are appointed to review the risk process which includes the Risk Management Framework, The Risk Management Guidelines, the various risk criteria and the risk registers, we are encountering interesting challenges.

The Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)


Over the years that I was involved in Risk Management, I have been fortunate to serve on several high-level Risk and Strategy committees, from Government, Corporate, Non-Profit and most of all, Academical institutions (Various Universities).

P2ST2 Methodology in Risk Controls


Risk controls are one of the most common processes that needs to be assessed during a risk assessment. Crest Advisory Africa (Pty) Ltd (hereinafter CAA), has been leading Board Risk Committees, Executive Risk Committees, Departmental Risk Committees and Operational Risk committees for over 25 years and the common mistake identified is the lack of an identifiable, systematic, repeatable and valid process in determining questions to be asked during the risk assessment facilitation process.

Unlocking Success: How Internal Audit Strengthens Risk Management for Strategic Goals (ISO 31000)


Risk Management is an internal structure to drive the Strategic Objectives of the company it serves. Thus, the Risk Management function is the custodians of the Strategic Objectives of the company. Therefore, the Risk Management functionaries must be part of the strategic planning process of the company.

Mastering Risk Maturity: A Complete Guide to Risk Maturity Process & Modelling with ISO 31000:2018 & ISO 21827:2008


Risk management is a critical component of organizational resilience and strategic decision-making.

Property Risk: From Bankruptcy to Solvency in 45 days


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