one giant step forward to career advancement presented by richard meyers & associates, inc
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One Giant Step Forward to
Career Advancement
Presented by Richard Meyers & Associates, Inc.
What’s Up For Discussion?• RIMS Professional Growth Model
– Risk Management partners– Climbing to the next level– Breaking it down, advancing your career
• My “Top Ten”• Education… It defines you • What sets you apart… Key Differentiators
– Advice from people that matter• Summary• Q&A
RIMS Risk Management Professional Growth Model
Taking the information off the
page
Internal CustomersPartners in Risk
Accounting & Audit Compliance EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) Enterprise Risk Management Human Resources (Talent Management) IT (Information Technology) Legal (General Counsel) Operations Senior Management (C-Suite) Supply Chain Treasury & Finance
Climbing The Professional Growth Model
• Entry level – 1-3 years
• Mid- Level – 4-7 years
• Senior level– 8-15 years
• Executive level – 15 years plus
(Entry level, 1-3 years)Non-technical
High academic standings Strong PC skills
Academic awards Insurance Internships Personal skills
Technical Knowledge of Risk Financing Claims Management & Loss Reserving Risk Management Information Systems Certificates of Insurance Risk Identification & Analysis Techniques Learning Company Structure & Risk Profile
(Mid-Level 4-7 years)Non-technical
Internal recognitions Participating in industry functions
Developing industry network Merging risk management with other management practices & systems Developing:
Influence change and being inquisitive Strong written & verbal communication Analytical skills & attention to detail
Technical General P&C and Specialty Coverages Knowledge of M&A and Due Diligence Business Continuity Planning Strong Company & Business Knowledge
Senior Level, 8-15 years)Non-Technical
Influencer, Implementer, Facilitator & Innovator Promoter/Champion of Staff Creative, Engaging, Project Leader, Integrity, Negotiation, Presentation
Technical Practitioner in M&A Due Diligence Proficient in Insurance Contracts Budgeting & Negotiating Skills Treasury & Tax Insurance Contracts Safety & Loss Control Business Continuity Planning C-Suite Exposure
STEP 4(Executive Level, 15 years+)
Non-technical
• Implementer/Innovator• Communicates “non-
technically across all lines of business
• Engaging presence• Works in front of desk• Creates “Strategic”
objectives• Recognized by peers
• Developed skills in:– Perceptive, pragmatic,
proactive, promoter– Change Agent, coach– Educator, effective with
others– C-Suite enabled– Humble & not about self– Decisive & constructive
STEP 4(Executive Level, 15 years+)
Non-technical continued
Innovative Leader in the following areas: Business & Industry ERM Enterprise Risk Management Strategic view on Risk Management Alternative Risk Transfer Ethics & Governance Cultural Budgeting and Staff Developer Champion & Promoter for all Risk Initiatives
Hot Areas of Risk
• Enterprise Risk Management, (ERM)• Business Continuity Planning, (BCP)• International Financial Reporting
Standards, (IFRS)• Risk & Capital Management, (RCM)• Global Association of Risk
Practitioners, (GARP)
Breaking it Down to Advance Your Career in Risk Management
Well-developed verbal, written, and presentation skills Negotiating skills Influencing skills Facilitation skills Collaboration skills Active listening skills Continued technical competency and self development Executive presence
“The Top Ten” Through The Professional Growth
Model10. Create achievable and realistic goals
9. Build on those goals year to year
8. Communicate effectively with your
“Audiences”
7. Build & foster relationships
6. Broaden your skill set each year –
presentation & written communications skills
being the key
5. Embrace technology
4. Insurance technical skills are rarely the best
answer
3. Enjoy your work and show it…daily
2. Promote yourself and socialize your
results while being a team player
1. Promote risk management in everything you do… don’t hide behind your desk
“The Top Ten” Part IIThrough The Professional
Growth Model
EducationFormal & Accreditations
Undergraduate versus “NO” degree Masters versus undergraduate degree Concentrated degrees:
JD, RM, Finance, Accounting, Safety Professional Designations:
RF, FRM, CRM, etc. ARM, ARMe, CPCU, CIC, etc.
Navigating through the “Professional Growth Model”
with Key Differentiators
Key Differentiators
• Be visible, work in front of your desk not behind It
• Always maintain a customer focus • Know what value you bring to the organization and more
importantly the organization’s values• Know how your performance is being evaluated• Document, validate, and socialize results regularly• Meet or exceed required expectations (remember the
bottom line)• Demonstrate business passion and energy (let your boss
know you want to be there; don’t assume that everyone knows you love your job)
Key Differentiators, Continued
• Develop and maintain key relationships• Develop your network beyond your department and immediate
supervisor…your boss should not be your savior• Your communicative abilities reflect how you are perceived and
thought of…Articulate• Always be professional, ethical, and true to one’s self• Remember, integrity is something you own unless you choose to
give it away (your word represents who you are)– Maintain that you owe no one– If you violate trust…there are no second chances
• Proactive vs. Reactive
A proactive manager of risk A strategic business partner An effective communicator…Impact An entrepreneurial spirit General business skills education (Finance & Accounting) Absolute Integrity **
What are Executive and HR Recruitment Leaders looking
for in Risk Professionals?
PEACE
• Professional & Passionate• Energetic • Attitude • Customer-focus and• Enthusiasm • Development of one’s emotional
intelligence, “EI”
SUMMARY
The Strengths (technical skills) that got you where you are today, are not the skills you will need to advance to higher levels of responsibility within the organization tomorrow
QUESTIONS