Weekly Reports

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ALWAYS REQUIRES SOME DEGREE OF RISK-TAKING MENTALITY, which also always embodies some level of ‘failure’ – in wasted time, money and or reputation. “Neuroeconomics, which studies the role that our brain’s liking & wanting systems play in shaping decisions,... Continue

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION can be enhanced by frequent one-on-one ‘OKR check-ins (Objective & Key Results) from Managers. Besides enabling individual worker monitoring & guidance, when combined with frequent team meetings, OKR also helps workers view each other’s objectives/ progress/... Continue

“THE UNPRECEDENTED WILLINGNESS OF WORKERS TO SIMPLY QUIT” has become a critical factor in maintaining business profitability and stability. Employee retention in today’s climate is dependent on providing workers with opportunity for growth & development, according to the most recent... Continue

MANAGING EMPLOYEES, ESPECIALLY TEAMS, WITHOUT PROVOKING THEIR RESENTMENT AT BEING ‘MICROMANAGED’ can be tough.  A few tips: (1) First be clear as to project or assignment Goal(s) and timeline; (2) At the outset, let all team members know objectives, milestones... Continue

SPECIAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION COMPANIES (SPACs), formerly called ‘Blank Check’ companies, raise funding for “any unspecified future deal. They are purposely incarnate, not identifying or initiating any substantive discussions with any potential business combination target.” Intentionally obscuring lack of fund Uses... Continue