Strategic GRC Leadership and Advanced Crisis Management in Hybrid Threat Environments

Course details

This advanced course transforms experienced GRC analysts into strategic risk leaders capable of managing enterprise-wide programs and complex crisis situations. Join instructor AJ Yawn as he shows you how to master executive communication, strategic risk decision-making, and crisis leadership through realistic scenarios involving multi-vector attacks, supply chain compromises, and geopolitical tensions. The course emphasizes hands-on application with real-world case studies, crisis simulation exercises, and strategic planning workshops. Along the way, learn how to build resilient GRC organizations while navigating the evolving landscape of hybrid physical-cyber threats. Upon completing this course, you'll be prepared to lead GRC functions at the senior level and drive organizational risk strategy.

Learning objectives
Design and implement enterprise-wide risk management programs that align with strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Lead crisis response teams through complex multi-vector cyber-physical attacks, supply chain compromises, and geopolitical risk scenarios while maintaining business continuity.
Communicate risk strategy and crisis status effectively to C-suite executives, board members, and external stakeholders during high-pressure situations.
Evaluate and adapt GRC frameworks and controls to address emerging hybrid threats, including AI-powered attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and nation-state activities.
Build and develop high-performing GRC teams capable of managing sophisticated risk scenarios and driving organizational resilience culture.

Concepts

Introduction

Strategic GRC leadership
Intro to the pre-assessment

Strategic GRC Leadership Fundamentals

From tactical to strategic - The leadership transition
Build your strategic risk vision
Risk leadership decision-making frameworks
Influence without authority in risk management
Leadership challenge - Strategic risk assessment
Leadership solution - Strategic risk assessment

Enterprise Risk Program Management

Design enterprise risk architecture
Risk appetite and tolerance framework development
Integrate GRC across business units
Metrics and KPIs for strategic risk management
Third-party risk strategy and vendor ecosystem management

Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management

Communicate risk to C-suite and board members
Translate technical risk into business impact
Risk reporting and dashboard design for executives
Simulation - Board risk presentation

Crisis Leadership in Hybrid Threat Scenarios

Understand modern hybrid threat landscapes
Crisis leadership command and control structures
Real-time decision making under pressure
Coordinate multi-stakeholder response efforts
Communication during active crisis situations
Post-crisis analysis and organizational learning
Crisis simulation - Multi-vector attack response

Supply Chain and Geopolitical Risk Management

Strategic supply chain risk assessment
Geopolitical risk intelligence and early warning systems
Build resilient supply chain partnerships
Manage regulatory complexity across jurisdictions
Scenario planning for black swan events
Case study - Global supply chain crisis management

Build Resilient GRC Organizations

Develop high-performance GRC teams
Cultivate a risk-aware organizational culture
Change management for GRC transformations
Innovation in GRC - Leveraging AI and automation
Measure GRC program effectiveness and ROI
Succession planning and knowledge management
Future-proof your GRC organization
Capstone project - Strategic GRC transformation plan