It can be a bit like the science and art of managing risk! We were told to “play nice in the sandbox” when we were kids. As adults managing other adults, we see that playing nice in the workplace is not so simple. For some, it can be downright risky! This falls under the category of ‘People …
Moving Forward with Awareness and Intent A culture evolved from ‘the way things are’ is more destructive than one that revolves around ‘this is the way we do things’. What do you think? It’s time for straight talk about the damaging effect of what is known as ‘habituation’. In other words, it’s a phenomenon …
Well before COVID started, I decided to read every book on risk management I could muster. Since then, close to five years now, I’ve read 17 books, cover to cover, ranging from 121 pages to over 600. Crazy!! right? Why would someone who has been hands-on in business and a practitioner for over 30 years do …
A post in a newsfeed this week caught not only my attention but also my ire. The statement was “Consultants are the gatekeepers of risk knowledge.” The author then redeemed herself by saying that “risk management is not a tool, but a way of thinking.” This, I agree with, but it is much more. Risk …
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During the past few weeks, I’m getting an average of 4 surveys a week. That is a lot of surveys. One, in particular, caught my attention like none other. I won’t name the source other than to say it was regarding a recognized organization. The theme of the survey was ‘Being of Service’ and ‘Receiving Value’. OK …
