Wishing You All a Joyful Festive Season

Dear Friends and Partners,

As we close out 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and the opportunities ahead. At Aevitium LTD, we remain committed to empowering leaders, strengthening governance, and building resilient cultures to navigate the challenges of tomorrow.

Looking ahead, governance, enterprise risk leadership, and culture will be central to our work in 2025. These priorities will be supported by new resources—including my upcoming book on psychological safety and risk management and expanded services focused on the Three Lines Model.

So, thank you for your continued trust and collaboration. We’re excited to partner with you in shaping a successful and resilient 2025.

Warmest wishes for a fulfilling end to the year and a successful start to 2025!

Warm regards, Julien Haye

5 Tips for Effective Governance, Enterprise Risk Leadership, and Culture in Decision-Making

As we look ahead to 2025, governance, enterprise risk leadership, and culture are set to be core focus areas for building organisational resilience. Effective decision-making requires more than structured frameworks—it demands embedding psychological safety, fostering transparency, and strengthening leadership across all lines of defence. These principles align with the evolving Three Lines Model and are vital for navigating complexity and uncertainty.

Here are five practical tips to integrate governance, risk leadership, and culture into your decision-making processes:

1. Define Clear Accountability

Establish well-defined roles and responsibilities to ensure accountability across all lines of defense. This clarity reduces ambiguity, strengthens oversight, and reinforces organisational resilience.

2. Embed Risk into Decision Processes

Integrate risk considerations directly into governance structures and strategic planning. Proactively assessing risks and opportunities ensures alignment with objectives and regulatory expectations, enabling sustainable growth.

3. Foster Open Dialogue and Transparency

Create an environment where employees and stakeholders feel safe to raise concerns and share insights without fear. Psychological safety promotes collaboration, early risk detection, and more effective issue resolution.

4. Use Scenario-Based Planning

Leverage scenario testing and simulations to prepare for uncertainties. Testing different outcomes supports agility and readiness, strengthening governance across the Three Lines framework.

5. Reward Risk Awareness Behaviors

Recognise and reward behaviours that prioritise risk awareness and proactive risk identification. Reinforcing positive behaviours aligns governance with organisational culture and drives continuous improvement.

Final Thoughts

In 2025, the intersection of governance, enterprise risk leadership, and culture will be central to navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. At Aevitium LTD, we will be focusing on helping you embed these principles into governance frameworks, ensuring resilience, agility, and long-term success.

For more insights and tools to support your 2025 planning, connect with us or explore our resources tailored to governance and risk management.

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"Plan for impact. Think about what amazing looks like and take steps every quarter to achieve it." – Marie Lauri

In this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes?Marie Lauri, Deputy Chief Data Officer and Head of Data Risk and Controls at Deutsche Bank.

With an impressive journey from micro-finance to global data governance, Marie shares her insights on navigating challenges in data management, building resilient organisations, and leading with impact.

This discussion delves into how organisations can harness data as a strategic enabler for operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovation—all while fostering a culture of collaboration and psychological safety.

Listen to it here: https://www.aevitium.com/post/interview-with-marie-lauri-on-riskmasters

RiskMasters on your podcast player of choice:

On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26wLJIg01ITFIalfHu9VXo?si=b880bbf08eaf4b45

On Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/f27dc4ce-cf1e-4bb2-8bac-ba0ee69abd67/riskmasters

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