“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times . . . . “A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens, 1859. Nostradamus was one of the best-known prophets of the past. Here we are more than 160 years later, and those words still resonate. If not the economists, the journalists tell us …
“Management is, above all, a practice where art, science, and craft meet.” Henry Mintzberg Listen – – – Shhhhhhh – – – Listen closely – – – – what you’re hearing is that voice in your head telling you that the title line of this post is entirely wrong. There is a very good reason …
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“A new report issued by the AICPA and North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative found that 65 percent of senior finance leaders agree that the volume and complexity of corporate risks have changed “mostly” or “extensively” over the last five years.” North Carolina State University The contents of the 2022 report come as no surprise. The challenges posed by complexity and increasing risks …
Does it seem like a crazy time to take a sabbatical? I’ve just returned from a 3-month break. Glad to be back and ready to see new clients! Why take a sabbatical when it should be all hands on deck? My focus is on keeping the business thriving, considering the likelihood of a savage recession. Achieving …
The following quote captured my attention this morning. It was in an article in Strategy + Business. “For me, if a client makes a complaint, I go bonkers—and the client is always right. My people can provide 150 justifications, but they will be overruled by the client’s point of view. This needs to be ingrained in each …
