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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Power of Ten
Earlier today I received a notice about a school-related function that will be held on 10/10/10, a date the invitation described as “The Powers of Ten Day.” While reading the notice I was reminded that the line-up for Center’s annual...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Power of Salt
I thoroughly enjoy cooking and entertaining. Recently, I have had salt on my mind. Perhaps it is because of a speech I heard that reminded me of growing up and learning to cook. My sister and I prepared meals for...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Finding Danger in What Lies Beneath
While I agree with the saying, “you can’t judge a book by its cover,” I’ve discovered that books with clever titles* are often great reads. I’ve been reading a fascinating new book this week titled “Slow Death by Rubber Duck:...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Is Your Door Open?
I enjoy reading about and observing the intersection of human nature and “best practices” in organizational management. This week I had an opportunity to read the October 2011 edition of HR Magazine, the monthly publication of the Society for Human Resource Management,...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Enough is Enough: Banish Meeting Madness
We all go to meetings, sometimes even multiple meetings in the same day. A recent Bain & Company study reports that managers spend 15 percent of their time in meetings, and executives spend two full days per week in meetings. And according...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It Shouldn’t Be So Complicated
I can’t help but smile when a friend or colleague recommends a favorite book. And although I’m not afraid to tackle a book that I know little about, I’m much happier opening the cover of a book that comes with...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s a Right Brain, Left Brain World
During a long plane ride to Seattle last Thursday I made additional progress on my journey through Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, the latest book by religious historian Karen Armstrong. In the preface to the book Armstrong cites the research...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s a Small World
Frameworks for understanding and managing risk within organizations—often referred to as risk management “standards” exist in various forms throughout the world. Last week I had a wonderful opportunity to participate in the ongoing discussion about how voluntary standards and regulatory...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s a Wrap
December is a popular month for wrapping things up and filling things in. Whether you’re wrapping up an end of the year report to stakeholders, filling a sleigh with brightly wrapped packages, or finalizing a budget spreadsheet with numbers in...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
It’s Almost, Never
The subject of “being late” has a starring role in literature, popular music, and every day conversation. Despite the fact that we spend a lot of time worrying about being late, we often wind up behind schedule. Many tasks and...
Topics: Risk Assessment