AI-Ready Governance: The Next Evolution of BarnOwl

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way organisations access information, make decisions and automate business processes. To realise its full potential, AI needs access to trusted, accurate and well-governed business […]

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Artificial Intelligence Is About To Change The Wrong Thing

For the past thirty years organisations have invested billions trying to answer one question. “What is happening?” Artificial Intelligence is finally solving that problem. It can analyse contracts, monitor compliance, […]

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Beyond Compliance: What June 2026 Is Teaching Us About the Future of Governance, Risk and Leadership

Every month, BarnOwl GRC reviews and analyses leading Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) thought leadership from around the world to identify the trends shaping the profession. This article is a […]

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BarnOwl Info Sharing Insight: Thinking in Systems When Decisions are Complex

Presented by: Lieschen Venter (PhD Operations Research), Senior Lecturer in Operations Research at Stellenbosch University and Director of Systems Thinking for Education Policy (STEP) research group Thank you very much […]

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By The Time Performance Declines, It’s Usually Too Late

Imagine sitting in a Pick n Pay executive meeting in 2018. Revenue is still flowing. Millions of customers are still walking through the doors. The brand remains one of the […]

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The Great Risk Reset: What Every Risk Manager and Executive Should Be Watching in 2026

Based on BarnOwl GRC‘s review and synthesis of 48 GRC, risk, audit, governance and compliance publications released during May 2026, the following article brings together the key themes that risk […]

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Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance (RAT) in BarnOwl

Risk Appetite: The amount and type of risk an organisation is willing to pursue, accept, or retain in order to achieve its strategic objectives. It is set at a strategic […]

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BarnOwl Info Sharing Insight: Audit Committee Effectiveness, Skills & Composition 2026

Presented by: Prof. D.P van der Nest, Head of Department: Auditing, Faculty of Economics and Finance, Tshwane University of Technology Thank you very much Prof. D.P van der Nest for […]

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Businesses are Managing Costs. But Losing Control of How They Operate

South African businesses are under pressure. Fuel costs have risen. Input costs have followed. Margins are tighter than they’ve been in years. Most organisations are responding as expected. Costs are […]

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What April 2026 Is Telling Us About the Future of GRC

What happens when you step back and look at Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) not through a single lens—but across dozens of global perspectives in real time? Through continuous internet […]

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