When Risk Is Fragmented, Strategy Suffers

Risk fragmentation remains one of the most overlooked barriers to effective business performance. It doesn’t show up all at once, but rather through quiet disconnects between functions that report on risk in isolation.

Legal, finance, cybersecurity, compliance, and enterprise risk teams all generate valuable insights. While their reports may not conflict, they rarely align in ways that help leaders make timely and informed decisions. Executives aren’t short on data. They are short on clarity.

From SOX controls and cybersecurity metrics to audit findings and compliance dashboards, leaders receive constant streams of risk information. But more data doesn’t lead to better judgment. The problem isn’t a lack of visibility. It’s the absence of connection across functions.

Each risk group uses its own tools, definitions, and reporting cycles. These variations result in reports that may seem thorough but lack cohesion. When teams don’t link their insights ...