Risk Management
Risk management is something agriculture and rural organizations should address.
Consideration needs to be given to the internal and external factors that could quickly create a crisis for the organization. Understanding risk management basics (Sector Source) can help board members take the next steps in addressing risk.
Organizations need to:
- Develop a risk management strategy
- Use a checklist to determine which risks should be a priority
- Evaluate all risks
- Look at the risks specific to board members
- Determine the risks with potential impacts on paid staff
- Ensure board members and staff know how to manage risks the organization may face
Leadership (whether paid staff or board members) needs to remember:
- Ask questions about risk management and how to best address risks
- Provide orientation and training for new board members that focuses on risk mitigation
- Create policies and procedures that address risk
- Know the legal responsibilities of board members that apply to your organization
- Take accurate, comprehensive minutes to minimize risk
- Understand and follow foundational documents
Fact Sheet: Risk Management: Build Your Organization's Effectiveness (PDF 385 KB)
Fact Sheet: Meeting Minutes: Build Your Organization's Effectiveness (PDF 578 KB)
Leadership Talk Webinar Foundational Documents
Leadership Talk Webinar Risk Management
For further information
please contact leadership@gov.mb.ca.
Other related links
- SAFE Work Manitoba Guide for Board Members (PDF 455 KB)
- 20 Questions Not-for-Profit Board Members Should Ask About Overseeing Management of Risk (Chartered Professional Accountants Canada)
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