“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what not to overlook.” William James, psychologist and philosopher When it comes to risk, having too much information can be confusing. Knowing how to cope with the overload helps to create order in an otherwise complex environment. It is for this reason that I like …
I celebrate the fact that business managers have asked this question a lot, especially in the past year. The evidence I see is that risk managers are much more self-aware and aware of their internal and external environments, conditions, and circumstances. We have seen an evolution in the maturity of judgement, though the confusion between risk …
I’ve long been a subscriber to Russell Ackoff’s principles, renowned for his pioneering work in Systems Thinking and Management f-Laws (yes, Ackoff spelt the last word that way intentionally). As a famed professor at the Wharton School, he remains a timeless figure whose insights continue to resonate profoundly with my work in change management and …
One of the best ways to serve my clients is for both of us to be on the same page right from the start. Today I’m thinking of terms and phrases that two people can interpret or understand very differently. When such a disconnect between the advisor/coach and a client happens, it doesn’t usually end …
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To capture the significance of a keystone, let’s first put it in perspective. A keystone in architecture is a central, wedge-shaped stone designed to support the weight of the arch. It distributes the forces acting upon it. When a load is applied to the arch, such as the weight of the structure, the arch exerts …
