What does your CTO really know?
Hey Stupid! It’s Not a Mimeograph, It’s a Computer!
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A Little Knowledge Does Not Make an Expert
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Who’s Your HR Subject Matter Expert? (Hint: It’s Not You)
When dealing with employment law risks, you need to bring in the experts
The Most Expensive Risks We Face
Even if you “win,” the impact of an HR case can be devastating
Failing at the First Rule of Risk Management
Our mistakes are predictable, but we aren’t retaining the lessons needed to predict them
The Power of Persuasion and an $85 Glass of Wine
Some people are very good at using actions and words to shape your thinking
The Danger of “Rearranging the Truth” in Public Safety
When science conflicts with public policy, truth can be obscured
Identifiable Risks Are Manageable Risks
The “10 Families” framework simplifies our approach to risk management
Doing the Right Thing: 4 Steps to Ethical Decision-Making
You must do the “right thing right”
Pondering Past Practice: Why Consistency Is So Important in Decision-Making
Inconsistency makes people angry and smacks of unfairness
Are You in the Habit of Looking Up Your Agency’s Policy?
Consulting your policy manual is an important part of making good decisions
Not Your Jurisdiction? It’s Still Your Job
Get it to the people who can handle it and follow through to make sure it got handled