12:15 - 12:45 Data Governance, Risk & Compliance Theatre
GRC is Not a Checklist
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
About
Too often, Governance, Risk, and Compliance is seen as a box to tick – a task to complete rather than a purpose to pursue. But the most resilient organisations start with why: why governance matters, why risk builds strength, and why compliance earns trust. In this session, Bharani Manickam challenges the checklist mindset and invites leaders to see GRC as a catalyst for clarity and confidence. Through real-world insights, he’ll show how data-led decisions, empowered leadership, and a culture of accountability can turn GRC from an obligation into a shared commitment that drives purpose, resilience, and long-term value.
Takeaways
- Understand why traditional checklist-based GRC approaches fail to create value
- Learn how to embed GRC principles into daily operations and decision-making
- Discover strategies for aligning GRC with organisational performance and resilience
- Gain practical steps to simplify, modernise, and humanise your GRC framework