Monthly Archives: July 2013

#20 – STOP LOSING MONEY – IMPLEMENT A HUMAN CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY – KRISTIE EVANS

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KristieEvansPicThis year, the top challenge for CEOs according to The Conference Board’s 2013 CEO Challenge, is Human Capital.  But Human Resources (HR) can’t save you.  CEOs are looking for methods to improve productivity and reduce cost.   HR is regurgitating employee engagement and training and development as though those same traditional methods will suddenly produce the results CEOs need.  HR continues to sing the same song that has been heard for decades and seldom produces the desired results. Continue reading →

# 20 – THE SUN, SKIN COLOR, AND PREGNANCY: NATURE’S RISK MANAGEMENT – DR. CAROLYN TURBYFILL

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Dr. Carolyn Turbyfill

Dr. Carolyn Turbyfill

Humans developed different skin colors as they moved to different climates to protect our reproductive capabilities. This is one of Nature’s delicate risk management approaches.

Melanin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D and Sun Exposure Affect Reproduction

What does Melanin do for us? In large amounts it prevents sunburn and skin cancer. Unfortunately, Melanin also breaks down Folate, Folate is an essential B vitamin needed for cell division and producing new DNA.  Pregnant women require large amounts of Folate to produce healthy babies, ( Folate Requirements and Sources for Pregnant Women ). Continue reading →

#19 – FUTURE OF CERTIFICATION – UMBERTO TUNESI

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Umberto Tunesi pixI am just looking at a local supermarket paper receipt: on its backside, together with the paper manufacturer’s logo, there is also a three-letters logo, meaning that – somehow – the forests from which the wood to make that paper is identified. 

Please raise your hand if you know what forest stewardship stands for, and what forests, and trees, produce the oxygen we need to breathe. Continue reading →

#18 – FOUR KEY QUESTIONS FOR QUALITY EXECUTIVES – GREG HUTCHINS

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Greg Hutchins pixThe other day I was invited to talk to quality executives on risk management.  These were quality executives in a sector that we don’t consult in.

I was invited because the quality executives wanted an outside perspective of risk management.  This is critical as sooner than later ALL quality programs and initiatives will be moving towards or integrating risk management. Continue reading →