Your company is under attack. You just don’t know it yet. Some colleagues of mine in France just dropped a document that landed on my desk like a cold shower. If you sit in a C-suite, serve on a board, or carry the word “risk” anywhere in your title, read it. Doesn’t matter where you…
Artificial Intelligence · Technology · Innovation AI that thinks AND reasons: Permion’s neurosymbolic revolution ChatGPT makes things up. Gemini fabricates sources. All major AI models today make mistakes sometimes—and no one really knows when. One young company has decided to start from scratch to solve this problem once and for all. Here’s how—and why it…
Based on expert discussions and intelligence insights By Benoît Grenier Strategic Advisor — Intelligence, Risk Management & Counter-Intelligence Ten essential questions every CEO must ask now PART I Leading in a World Where Truth No Longer Exists by Default Modern executives are confronted with a transformation unlike anything seen in previous economic cycles: a decisive…
Context Enterprises and institutions now operate in an environment where threats are multiple, interconnected, and accelerating: Global supply chain disruptions. Disinformation campaigns capable of destabilizing markets within hours. Increasing regulatory and environmental pressures (ESG, compliance, sanctions). Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation, amplifying both opportunity and risk (data exploitation, automated hybrid attacks). Intensifying media…
Executive Summary – From Background Noise to a Strategic Variable For decades, geopolitics was background noise for most business leaders. Wars, economic sanctions, diplomatic tensions — these belonged to the realm of diplomats and foreign ministries. In the corporate world, focus remained on products, customers, markets, and competitiveness. That world no longer exists. Geopolitical events…
As a private investigation company, staying ahead of legal and procedural developments is critical to providing our clients with the most effective support. Recently, insights from the Barreau du Québec’s 2024 colloquium on internal and regulatory investigations have shed light on best practices and legal nuances that businesses in Quebec must navigate. These developments underscore…
In a world where economic warfare operates as an invisible but relentless battlefield, companies must equip themselves with the right tools for both defense and offense. Economic Intelligence in the Competitive Battlefield, directed by Christian Marcon, (Le renseignement dans la guerre économique, dirigé par Christian Marcon) is essential reading to understand the dynamics at play…
In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, the ability to anticipate and manage risks is a defining characteristic of successful CEOs. Yet, history shows us that even the most esteemed leaders can fall into the trap of complacency, failing to recognize and act upon the early warning signs and near misses that often precede catastrophic…
In an increasingly unpredictable world, where crises loom on every horizon, the need for a robust Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework has never been more critical. Recent geopolitical upheavals, environmental disasters, and technological disruptions underscore the necessity of moving beyond reactive crisis management to a proactive, strategic approach that identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks before…
Navigating the Complexities of Risk and Crisis Management As professionals, we know that risk management and crisis management are crucial elements in ensuring the resilience and continuity of our businesses. While risk management focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats, crisis management kicks in when those risks materialize, guiding us through the storm to…
