It is customary at this time of year for most risk professionals to step back and take a broader look at the risk landscape ahead for the coming year. The normal starting point is the “think-tank” assessments of Global Risks such as Zurich Risk Landscape 2007-2015 and the WEF’s 2015 Global Risk Report. And Global Warming is at the top of most experts’ lists. Continue reading
Business is about taking risk, but risks need to be measured or at least estimated. Every time a business brings a product to market, these risks must be evaluated.
Creating a product or maintaining equipment is actually about our ability to manage risk. Various risks need to be identified and carefully considered. The most important of these from a reliability standpoint are safety risk, technical risk, schedule risk, and financial risk. Continue reading
The banking industry is evolving and companies like KeyBank are leading the charge with their focus on responsible banking, citizenship, and operations.
Andrew Watterson is the Head of Sustainability. He joined the team in April 2014. Andrew uses his sustainability and organizational change expertise to lead the bank in the development and execution of a sustainability strategy that positions the bank for growth. In his role, he works with the entire Corporate Responsibility team and bank leadership to help Key balance margin and mission to achieve dependable results. KeyBank is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and is one of the 25 largest banks in the United States. Continue reading
Ah, the age-old cover letter dilemma. When it comes time to write an introductory cover letter, job seekers, both employed and unemployed, often find themselves staring woefully at a blank computer screen and wondering how to boil down their career experience into a few meaningful sentences. Countless books and articles have been written on writing effective cover letters, but one way I have found to take the sting out of this important part of the job search process is to wean yourself of the temptation to use self-aggrandizing “I” statements. Continue reading