1. Small Trees Big Roots Risk management in a small organization Marie-Paule Godin Wes Darou

2. About Tree Canada January 21 2015Infonex2 Reforestation | Greening Communities | Knowledge Sharing 80 million rural and urban trees planted since founded in 1992 Over 550 schoolyards greened Over 390 communities received urban forest assistance Hosted 11 Canadian Urban Forest conferences (Laval, QC 2016) Winner of the Canadian Environmental Award (2007) Winner of the Canadian Forest Management Group Achievement Award (2013) Secretariat of the Canadian Urban Forest Network The most well-visited tree website in Canada Proclamation by Parliament of National Tree Day (2011) www.facebook.com/TreeCanada | @TreeCanadawww.facebook.com/TreeCanada@TreeCanada

3. About Tree Canada Tree Canada is committed to Growing Better Places to Live across Canada Working with corporations, government, municipalities and individuals to delivering tree planting and maintenance programs that help to green Canada’s communities, cities, and rural areas Promoting the importance of reforestation, urban greening and the sharing of knowledge across Canada The trees we plant and help maintain are a living legacy that benefit communities for decades to come January 21, 2015Infonex3 1905 1920 Palmerston Ave, Toronto ON

4. Tree Canada Programs & Events National Greening Program Partners in Planting Greening Canada’s School Grounds Edible Trees Grow Clean Air Operation ReLeaf Healing Trees Trees by the Shore National Tree Day (National Forest Week) TD Green Streets (sponsored by TD Bank) Trees of Knowledge (sponsored by Majesta) January 21, 2015Infornex4

5. ISO 31,000 process Easy Board will recognize it Lots of free information available January 21, 2015Infonex5

6. Taxonomy Used a standard taxonomy Human resources Funding Strategic Reputation Easy Fast Lots of resources January 21, 2015Infonex6

7. Establishing Context Easy in small NGO Risky mandate Board Audit January 21, 2015Infonex7

8. Risk Identification First cut by President / CEO Short brainstorming by ALL staff Two weeks alone to submit more risks Triage January 21, 2015Infonex8

9. Risk Analysis Person who submitted risk, wrote it up Template Circulate it Later, ask Board January 21, 2015Infonex9

10. Risk Evaluation Standard risk voting procedure Anchored Four-point scales “Swoosh” heat map January 21, 2015Infonex10 4 1 23 4 2 3

11. Risk Treatment What are we doing now? Should we add something (high residual risks)? Risk owners No formal treatment plan January 21, 2015Infonex11

12. Monitoring and Review Review the profile every six months Update monthly This is easy to do in a small NGO if you put it on the agenda January 21, 2015Infonex12

13. Communication and Consultation Board meeting HR risk as a separate category Include them in a vote Some basic questions, e.g. why include all staff in vote Auditor January 21, 2015Infonex13

14. Feedback Process Improved RM process by: Tightening things up Listening to the staff Discussions with Board and Auditor January 21, 2015Infonex14

15. Diagnostic Tool TBS Risk Management Capability Model (free, broad, tested): RM is a priority (Board made it one) Resources dedicated (Marie-Paule) Senior management is proactive (Mike) Consistent coherent risk information (KISS) CRP used as a strategic tool Seized opportunities as well as hazards ~ 1/2 Routine monitoring January 21, 2015Infonex15

16. Diagnostic Tool (cont’d) Measurable evidence X (too expensive) Assess and communicate RM performance ~ 1/2 Performance indicators X (too expensive) Training (preparation for voting, readings) Good informal networks (easy) Engagement (gung-ho staff) External partners proactively consulted X Risk communication enhances culture (transparent organization model) January 21, 2015Infonex16

17. Conclusions January 21, 2015Infonex17 A formal and systematic approach … with monitoring, treatment and risk owners Helpful Simple Embedded risk management into operations Engaged Board

18. Wes Darou: http://community.eldis.org/wesdarou Marie-Paule Godin: mpgodin@treecanada.ca Thank you!