This course focuses on developing robust performance management frameworks and metrics that demonstrate the value and effectiveness of GRC activities to organizational stakeholders. Participants will learn to design, implement, and utilize measurement systems that translate GRC activities into business-relevant insights and outcomes. The curriculum covers key performance indicators (KPIs), key risk indicators (KRIs), dashboard development, data analytics, and value demonstration methodologies. Through practical exercises and metric development workshops, learners will develop the skills to quantify GRC contributions and optimize resource allocation for maximum impact.
Performance Management and Metrics for GRC: Demonstrating Value
Governance, Risk and Compliance
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Design comprehensive GRC performance measurement frameworks
- Develop meaningful KPIs, KRIs, and KCIs for GRC activities
- Implement data collection and validation processes
- Create effective GRC dashboards and reporting packages
- Apply statistical and analytical techniques to GRC data
- Calculate and communicate GRC return on investment
- Align GRC metrics with organizational objectives
- Use performance data for continuous improvement
- Benchmark GRC performance against industry standards
- Communicate GRC value to executive leadership and boards
Target Audience
- GRC Program Managers
- Performance Measurement Specialists
- Data Analysts in Risk and Compliance
- Internal Audit Directors
- Chief Risk and Compliance Officers
- Business Intelligence Professionals
- Operations Managers with GRC responsibilities
- Quality Assurance Leaders
Methodology
- Metric development workshops
- Dashboard design exercises
- Data analysis case studies
- ROI calculation simulations
- Reporting package development
- Executive presentation practice
- Mini-case studies of measurement successes
- Syndicate discussions on measurement challenges
Personal Impact
- Enhanced measurement framework design skills
- Improved data analysis and interpretation capabilities
- Stronger dashboard and visualization competencies
- Better communication of quantitative information
- Increased ability to demonstrate value
- Advanced analytical thinking
Organizational Impact
- More effective GRC performance measurement
- Improved resource allocation decisions
- Enhanced ability to demonstrate GRC value
- Better alignment with business objectives
- Stronger stakeholder confidence in GRC
- Increased efficiency in GRC operations
Course Outline
GRC Performance Management Foundation
Measurement Framework Design- GRC performance measurement principles
- Balanced scorecard approaches for GRC
- Maturity model integration
- Stakeholder requirement analysis
- GRC value proposition development
- Cost-benefit analysis techniques
- ROI calculation methodologies
- Business case development
Metric Design and Development
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- KPI design principles and criteria
- Leading and lagging indicators
- Efficiency and effectiveness measures
- Target setting and benchmarking
- KRI development methodologies
- Threshold and trigger setting
- Early warning indicators
- Risk appetite alignment
Data Management and Analytics
Data Collection Framework- Data source identification
- Collection methodology design
- Data quality assurance
- Automation opportunities
- Statistical analysis methods
- Trend analysis and forecasting
- Correlation and regression analysis
- Root cause analysis techniques
Dashboard and Reporting Development
Visualization Principles- Data visualization best practices
- Dashboard design principles
- User experience considerations
- Accessibility and usability
- Executive and board reporting
- Management reporting
- Regulatory reporting alignment
- Stakeholder-specific reporting
Advanced Measurement Applications
Process-Specific Metrics- Risk assessment effectiveness measures
- Control testing efficiency metrics
- Compliance program performance
- Training and awareness effectiveness
- Cross-functional performance measures
- Program synergy measurements
- Resource optimization indicators
- Strategic alignment measures
Performance Improvement and Optimization
Continuous Improvement Framework- Performance gap analysis
- Improvement initiative prioritization
- Action planning and implementation
- Progress tracking and measurement
- Value story development
- Executive presentation techniques
- Board communication strategies
- Stakeholder engagement using metrics
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