Greetings and Happy Holidays. As this year draws to a close, we can all take a deep breath as this has been a big year in the world of GRC. Collectively as an industry, we have seen the advent of new laws and industry regulations; we have embraced new technologies; we have weathered financial storms and organizational challenges; we have made great personal strides; and we have had our share of experiences – both good and bad – that give us the unique title of GRC professional. Before we let next year’s challenges overwhelm us, take some time this holiday season to enjoy a cup of eggnog, watch George Bailey and Clarence in “It’s A Wonderful Life”, giggle at the Grinch with the kids or do whatever you do to enjoy this holiday season.
For those of you needing a little extra holiday inspiration, here is a little own holiday jingle for you to sing and reminiscence about 2014.
The Twelve Days of GRC
On the first day of 2014 my big boss gave to me: a project called G-R-C.
On the second day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: two APTs and a project called G-R-C.
On the third day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Three new laws, Two APTs and a project called G-R-C.
On the fourth day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTs and a project called G-R-C.
On the fifth day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: FIVE LOSS EVENTS…Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTS and a project called G-R-C.
On the sixth day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Six vendors vending, FIVE LOSS EVENTS…Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTS and a project called G-R-C.
On the seventh day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Seven incidents still open, Six vendors vending, FIVE LOSS EVENTS…Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTS and a project called G-R-C.
On the eighth day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Eight policies approved, Seven incidents still open, Six vendors vending, FIVE LOSS EVENTS…Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTS and a project called G-R-C.
On the ninth day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Nine Continuity Plans, Eight policies approved, Seven incidents still open, Six vendors vending, FIVE LOSS EVENTS…Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTS and a project called G-R-C.
On the tenth day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Ten execs meeting, Nine Continuity Plans, Eight policies approved, Seven incidents still open, Six vendors vending, FIVE LOSS EVENTS…Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTS and a project called G-R-C.
On the eleventh day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Eleven audits to finish, Ten execs meeting, Nine Continuity Plans, Eight policies approved, Seven incidents still open, Six vendors vending, FIVE LOSS EVENTS…Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTS and a project called G-R-C.
On the twelfth day of 2014, my big boss gave to me: Twelve Risks reducing, Eleven audits to finish, Ten execs meeting, Nine Continuity Plans, Eight policies approved, Seven incidents still open, Six vendors vending, FIVE LOSS EVENTS…Four calling auditors, Three new laws, Two APTS and a project called G-R-C.
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Bing Crosby – Eat your heart out. Happy Holidays!
