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title: "2021 Trends: Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC)"
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# Changing Business Needs Drive Focus Toward An Agile Way of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

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## 2021 Trends: Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC)

An Integrated Focus on Business Integrity & Resiliency

The primary directive of a GRC management capability in 2021 is to deliver effectiveness, efficiency, and agility to the business that manages integrity and resiliency in the midst of uncertainty. This requires a strategy that connects the enterprise, business units, processes, transactions, and information to enable transparency, discipline, and control of the ecosystem of risks and controls across the organization.

In this 2021 predictions report by GRC 20/20, you will understand why 2020 was so disruptive to objectives, operations, and employees. The year 2020 was a stress test of GRC related strategies, processes, and integration. Some industries and organizations failed, while others were resilient. But there are lessons to be learned looking back for all.

Download this report and learn:

- The Top 6 Lessons Learned from 2020
- What Can GRC Functions Expect in 2021
- Top 3 Strategic Trends in GRC in 2021
- The 14 Supporting Tactical GRC Trends in 2021
- Summary Wrap-Up

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