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Risk Management Toolkit Volume I: Risk Identification

This webinar is the inaugural session introducing the topics covered in the Risk Management Toolkit, developed by APPA’s Risk Management Working Group. It will focus on the first chapter of the toolkit, which emphasizes leadership buy-in and the risk identification process—essential initial steps for launching risk management programs in public power utilities.
December 5, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern
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Webinar Overview

This webinar is the inaugural session introducing the topics covered in the Risk Management Toolkit, developed by APPA’s Risk Management Working Group. It will focus on the first chapter of the toolkit, which emphasizes leadership buy-in and the risk identification process—essential initial steps for launching risk management programs in public power utilities. The session will provide an overview of Volume I of the toolkit, showcasing how its concepts and resources apply to real-world activities within an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, as demonstrated by public power utility members. Attendees will learn how to implement the toolkit in practical situations and gain actionable best practices to advocate for or enhance their existing ERM programs.

Topics

  • Risk Management Toolkit – overview of Volume I
  • Risk management/enterprise risk management specific to public power utilities
  • Leadership buy-in for ERM programs
  • Risk management team governance
  • Risk identification process
  • ERM real-world application for public power utilities
  • ERM best practices for public power utilities

Speakers

Opening remarks to come from Adrienne Lotto, Senior Vice President Technical, Grid Security, Technical & Operations, APPA; and Megan Levy of Department of Energy, Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. 

Moderators

  • Kyle Gibbs, Colorado Springs Utility (CSU), Colorado Springs, CO
  • Bryan Willnerd, Lincoln Electric System (LES), Omaha, NE

Panelists

  • Dan Laskowsky, Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Omaha, NE
  • Angela Johnston, Snohomish Public Utility District (SnoPUD), Everett, WA
  • Tracy Johnson, Grant County Public Utility District (GCPUD), Moses Lake, WA

Registration

Registration is free and only open to APPA member utilities, joint action agencies, and state/regional associations. Register now or contact [email protected] with questions.

Technology Requirements

  • Zoom Platform: You’ll need a strong Internet connection, in order to run the Zoom platform. Visit Zoom.us/test to ensure you are able to join a meeting. 
  • Audio: We recommend using your computer mic/audio to listen to the webinar (alternatively a call-in number will be provided).

Log In Credentials

  • Zoom Links: Zoom login credentials will be sent out 24 hours before the start of the webinar and a reminder will go out one hour before the event.

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