There is a long-standing trend in the global marketplace when it comes to the qualities of top executives. They are often rewarded for their willingness to definitively say yes or no to big financial and technological decisions. This is a quality that may have served you well in your career as well. However, when it comes to new technology, there may be more than one answer. Continue reading
Risk Based Informed Decision Making (RIDM) has a risk assessment as input as well as social and other benefits residual risks. This data or information empowers the person to make an informed decision. This following is an example of RIDM. Continue reading
The problem: We normally think of procrastination as inherently bad. When we do it, we feel a sense of shame.
The solution: “Active” procrastination will actually make you more productive and happy. You should embrace it.
It was two weeks until the marathon and I still didn’t have my ticket to Greece. Then it was two days, and I still hadn’t replaced my shoes. Then it was two hours and my bag wasn’t packed. Continue reading
There is a water crisis. Because water covers 70% of our planet, we tend to think water will always be around. But, freshwater is actually quite rare. In fact, only 3% of Earth’s water is freshwater, and most of that is frozen in glaciers or otherwise unattainable. Continue reading
Late afternoon one day, I ordered a coffee latte in a Portland Oregon Starbucks.
I waited for the order. One minute. Two minutes. Three minutes. Four minutes. No latte.
What had happened? The 3 baristas were all swapping stories and laughing.
My order. Forgotten. Continue reading