#231 – FAILING PROJECTS – A SUM OF ALL FEARS – MALCOLM PEART

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What is ‘the sum of all fears‘…apart from a Hollywood movie?  During WW2 Winston Churchill knew the risk of failure and he postulated that, even when courageous people amalgamate, they will know fear:

“…take the most gallant sailor, the most intrepid airman or the most audacious soldier, put them at a table together – what do you get? The sum of [all] their fears”. Continue reading

#231 – IS YOUR LIFE IN BALANCE? – ALLEN TAYLOR

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How does one go about creating health, both for yourself and for those who choose to follow your example? As we have discussed in previous newsletters, and as we will continue to discuss in the future, your dietary habits are critical determinants of your long-term health. However, other things besides diet can be equally important, or even more important. Continue reading

#231 – HOW TO GET INVITED INTO THE BOY’S CLUB AND WHY IT MATTERS? – ELIZABETH LIONS

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Every woman knows the feeling of being overlooked or run over in a meeting.

No one likes it. Especially the female executive.

In 2014, Harvard Business Review came out with a report that surveyed more than seven thousand people, including female executives at or above the Vice President level. The consistent feedback was that women feel less acknowledged during meetings. Although men agreed with this opinion, they disagreed with why women didn’t feel powerful.   Continue reading

#231 – BLACK SWANS OR JUST WISHFUL THINKING AND MISINTERPRETATION – GEARY SIKICH

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There seem to be a lot of sightings of “Black Swans” lately. Should we be concerned or are we wishfully thinking, caught up in media hype; or are we misinterpreting what a “Black Swan” event really is? The term “Black Swan” has become a popular buzzword for many; including, contingency planners, risk managers and consultants. However, are there really that many occurrences that qualify to meet the requirement of being termed a “Black Swan” or are we just caught up in the popularity of the moment? Continue reading