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The strategic value of GRC
Organisations are under pressure: laws and regulations are becoming more complex, audits more intense and stakeholders demand transparency, integrity and control. Yet in many organisations, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) is still fragmented, personality-dependent and reactive. The result? Inefficiency, higher risks and a lack of strategic insight.
A mature GRC function accelerates value creation: it gives grip, strengthens trust and supports better decision-making.
Common challenges standing in the way of successful GRC implementation:
- Fragmented approach: GRC is spread across departments and systems, with no central direction.
- Dependence on individuals: knowledge is in heads and not in processes or tooling.
- Reactive audits: GRC activities often focus on external requirements, not internal control.
- Tooling without consistency: Tools are often used in isolation and not integrated with existing systems.
- Insufficient embedding in culture: Support, behaviour, ownership and soft controls remain underexposed.
The solution: GRC-as-a-Service
Improven offers a structural approach: GRC-as-a-Service (GRCaaS). This helps you address these challenges. Not a software package, but a service model in which we help organisations professionalise and scale up their GRC function to reap all the benefits.
What that can achieve:
- Grip on risks, processes and behaviour
- Less dependence on individuals
- Demonstrated compliance and audit readiness
- Flexibility to move with changes
- Embedding GRC in culture and ownership
GRC-as-a-service in 8 steps
We start with a baseline measurement: where does your organisation stand in terms of GRC maturity and what is needed to grow further? IMPROVEN uses five stages of GRC maturity as shown below for the growth path.
We design and implement a robust framework that matches your strategy, risks and compliance requirements.
At some point in the growth path to maturity, the need for supporting GRC tooling may arise. IMPROVEN offers independent advice in this regard. We advise on technology, guide selection processes and assess integration with your existing organisation and systems. In case the organisation already has GRC tooling, the starting point is to use the purchased tooling.
You will have access to a pool of specialists: auditors, risk managers, compliance and security analysts. They advise and execute.
We bring rhythm and structure to your GRC processes: rhythm to risk management cycles, controls, and incident management.
GRC is not just a technique. We support behavioural change and encourage ownership through training and coaching.
We deploy technology as an accelerator: automated standards analysis, transcription analysis and real-time dashboarding ensure speed and reliability.
You will receive structured evaluations, progress measurements and audit preparation tailored to first, second and third lines.
Getting started yourself: the maturity of your organisation!
Wondering where your organisation stands? With our maturity scan, you will get a first picture of your maturity in Governance, Risk & Compliance in 10 minutes. The outcome is a starting point for a valuable and in-depth discussion about the future of your GRC function. Afterwards, you will receive an overview and an invitation for an in-depth discussion with one of our experts.
Such a conversation centres on clarity on a number of crucial issues:
- What does the maturity scan look like and what does it provide in concrete terms?
- How does GRCaaS align with the risks and compliance requirements in your organisation?
- How soon can a trajectory start and what is a realistic lead time?
- What are the costs versus benefits, both financial and strategic?
- How is direction and ownership secured?
Ready for the next step?
Together, we take your GRC to a higher maturity level - and therefore your organisation to a higher level of trust.
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