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 …
This year, we hit a milestone in our business – celebrating 30 years – of serving customers across different sectors on three continents. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what we have been asked more often than anything else as we engage with clients. We have been asked one question more often than any other …
Some would say that risks have changed dramatically over the past decade or more. While the risks may have changed, what hasn’t is the practice of how risks are managed. What I witnessed as ‘risk management’ in the early 1990s is much the same today, though much is touted about the value added that comes …
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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