Publications
April 7, 2022
Weekly Report 22-19
88% OF ALL DATA BREACHES ARE FROM PHISHING RESPONSES BY EMPLOYEES – nearly half because of distraction’ – and falling for the same old ‘gotcha’ tricks, according to Stanford University research: (1) eMail solicitations for log-in credentials by response to official-looking requests from executives, bogus DocuSign documents, package-delivery/ bank/ credit card ‘problem’ notices; (2) Internal... Continue
April 3, 2022
Weekly Report 22-18
‘MISSION CREEP’ happens when projects grow in scope, sabotaging productivity and often failing to meet delivery timetables or objectives. A business adage called ‘Parkinson’s Law’ is that “work expands to fill the time allotted for completion” which, combined with human nature for procrastination and tendency to lessen effort when working on Team projects, hugely impact... Continue
March 29, 2022
Weekly Report 22-17
MOST FAMILY & CLOSELY-HELD COMPANIES FAIL TO OPTIMIZE POTENTIAL BY NOT UTILIZING ADVISORY BOARDS, unaware of the unique value from perspective beyond the skills & experience within their organization. Even among companies who do have Boards: (1) Many are appointed just to appease investor/lender demands or to market impressive names & bios on the website,... Continue
March 24, 2022
Weekly Report 22-16
OPTIMIZING BUSINESS OR PERSONAL RESULTS ALWAYS REQUIRES ONGOING STRATEGIC PLANNING, initially based on vision of the leadership. Before prioritizing or taking tactical steps for organizational initiatives/ personnel/ processes/ procedures/ facilities/ etc., the always initial critical factor is developing clarity & consensus among leaders of Goals and Objectives: what the picture is intended to look like,... Continue
March 18, 2022