NU Online News Service, Sept. 14, 11:02 a.m. EDT

While risk managers with traditional skills are still in the majority, a large group of risk managers—40 percent—exhibit non-traditional characteristics, and are “drivers” and “evangelists,” with more social skills and charm, according to a study based on profiling methodology.

Because of uncertain times, businesses are increasingly looking to the risk-management function to help identify critical risks and propose mitigation strategies to enable sustainable growth, according to the report, “What Makes a Great Risk Manager?” by Active Risk in Herndon, Va.

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