Publications
June 23, 2014
Weekly Report 14-25
“DIMINISHING CLASSROOM PLAYTIME COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RISE OF ADHD.” Playtime has been the basis of scientific discoveries (even Einstein’s special theory of relativity, after he imagined himself “chasing a beam of light”) and it’s well documented that play is an absolute requisite to mastery of skills. “Even the most talented performers need a... Continue
June 14, 2014
Weekly Report 14-24
MERGER OR ACQUISITION DILIGENCE OFTEN NEGLECTS MANAGEMENT CONFLICT RISK. “The other side might bring sterling credentials – financially strong, a top-notch control system, squeaky clean legally – and still be incapable of meeting the objectives you have for the deal.” Assumptions about the other side’s ability to deliver, style of management, and likelihood for effective... Continue
June 7, 2014
Weekly Report 14-23
MOST DISPUTES – BUSINESS OR PERSONAL – MASK A PREDOMINANTLY EMOTIONAL ELEMENT which underlies the stated issues; in most cases, ‘hidden agenda’ matters are the primary obstacle which precludes sensible resolution. Non-binding Informal Mediation is a process of coaxing parties to focus on “surfacing the agenda” to ensure that each party listens and clearly hears... Continue
June 1, 2014
Weekly Report 14-22
VAGUELY SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ON LYING AND CHEATING: (1) Research at Cornell found undergrads lied in 37% of phone calls and 25% face-to-face, but only 14% of emails “which leave a permanent trail versus conversations which are ephemeral”; (2) A study at universities of Arizona & N. Carolina found that sleep-deprived students lied more often (having... Continue
May 24, 2014