Charles (Dickens and Darwin) and Continuous Improvement
“You show me a successful complex system, and I will show you a system that has evolved through trial and error.” ~ Tim Harford
Details“You show me a successful complex system, and I will show you a system that has evolved through trial and error.” ~ Tim Harford
DetailsThe time you spend at a sport venue has to be the most awesome experience each time you are there, whether you are a season ticket holder with courtside seats or a first-timer in the nosebleed section.
DetailsMany accounting professionals believe they are THE trusted advisor the client comes to for advice and guidance on business financial matters.
DetailsWith the recent passing of the actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in the 1960s TV series “Star Trek” and the subsequent movies, let’s consider his character’s behavior in contrast to some executives you may have worked for.
DetailsWhen a service provider is in the business of selling computing resources – like bandwidth, processors and memory, and disk storage – it makes a lot of sense to also leverage the value of software products and systems which drive consumption of computing resources.
DetailsCustomer Complaints. Are they your enemies or your friends?
DetailsEuropean insurers face many issues that need to be resolved before adoption of Solvency II in January 2016.
DetailsSelf-help books and newspaper advice columns, such as the famous Ann Landers column, are prevalent for issues involving relationships, money, or etiquette. What if there were an advice column for CEOs?
DetailsA million things can go wrong when you deal with data or technology. Integrating business and technology requires ingenuity, discipline and fortitude. But most important is …
DetailsWho would have thought that the 14th century Florentine House of Medici could hold the key to aligning the benefits of outsourcing and shared services with Small to Medium Sized Business or Enterprise (SMB/SME)? Let’s start with a brief look at a concept called the Medici Effect.
DetailsWhy did I pick on this post? Because it illustrates in a small way what I often see in organizations: some data is collected, some analysis is done, and conclusions are blithely drawn that simply can’t be inferred from the data. In many ways it’s worse than just guessing, because the participants may set off in the wrong direction with excessive confidence
DetailsThe Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) have issued their long-awaited converged standard on revenue recognition. The rule governs how and when revenues
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