personal responsibility
Minimizing Risk
August 25, 2014
What do you think about risk? Are you someone who secretly enjoys risk? Or do you play it safe?
Martin Ramsay doesn't think we can ever eliminate risk. But, when it comes to business processes, we certainly can and should take steps to minimize it. In this brief video, Martin describes a simple "formula" he uses to think about process risk and the potential for negative consequences. The key is to start by recognizing where potential failures could occur, thus identifying points of risk.
Watch this video to get Martin's thoughts on his simple risk minimization formula and how it might apply to your work.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Martin Ramsay doesn't think we can ever eliminate risk. But, when it comes to business processes, we certainly can and should take steps to minimize it. In this brief video, Martin describes a simple "formula" he uses to think about process risk and the potential for negative consequences. The key is to start by recognizing where potential failures could occur, thus identifying points of risk.
Watch this video to get Martin's thoughts on his simple risk minimization formula and how it might apply to your work.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
The Secret Life of Hummingbirds
August 18, 2014
Do you get all worked up over things that, in the long run, are just not that important? The secret life of hummingbirds can shed some light on having a broader perspective.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Putting Salt in their Oats
August 04, 2014
Complete this sentence: "You can lead a horse to water, but ..."
If you live in the USA, you probably know this adage. It speaks to human motivation and the limits to our ability to force anyone to do what we want them to do. A recent experience at CEATH Company's Pedagogy and Technology Conference leads Martin Ramsay to think about what his grandmother used to add to that old saying. Grandma Ramsay's addition puts a different spin on motivation. But you'll have to watch the video to find out what it is.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
If you live in the USA, you probably know this adage. It speaks to human motivation and the limits to our ability to force anyone to do what we want them to do. A recent experience at CEATH Company's Pedagogy and Technology Conference leads Martin Ramsay to think about what his grandmother used to add to that old saying. Grandma Ramsay's addition puts a different spin on motivation. But you'll have to watch the video to find out what it is.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Contracts Done Right
July 21, 2014
How do you view contracts? Many people seem to view contracts as the basis upon which they might sue the other party should there be a breach of the agreement. But Martin Ramsay sees it differently. He make the case in this video blog that a contract is actually an opportunity for transparency. By putting down on paper, with as much clarity as possible, what both parties intend to bring to the business relationship, participants in a contract can come to a much better understanding of their expectations of each other.
A contract shouldn't be seen as a method for legal action, but as an opportunity for clarity and understanding.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
A contract shouldn't be seen as a method for legal action, but as an opportunity for clarity and understanding.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Doing Business Like a Partner
July 14, 2014
How do you do business? Do you view other companies and organizations with which you do business with suspicion, as potential adversaries? Or do you view your business partners as true partners, committed to your success just as you are committed to theirs?
In this video blog, Martin Ramsay discusses doing business like a partner and what that would mean for how we treat others.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
In this video blog, Martin Ramsay discusses doing business like a partner and what that would mean for how we treat others.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Reminders from the Resilient Robins
July 07, 2014
Are you feeling discouraged? Are things not going quite your way?
Learn a lessons from a pair of robins in the backyard who suffered some rather serious setbacks, but showed real grit and tenacity in overcoming adversity.
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Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Learn a lessons from a pair of robins in the backyard who suffered some rather serious setbacks, but showed real grit and tenacity in overcoming adversity.
Be sure and check out Martin's previous blog entries.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
The Dangers of Becoming Risk Adverse
April 28, 2014
Continuing the complacency theme begun last week, Martin Ramsay talks about the dangers of becoming risk adverse in our work. Too much complacency has the potential for making us lazy and risk adverse, which may cause us to overlook new opportunities.
Martin encourages us to live a bit closer to reality, allowing ourselves the opportunity to fail. Only then can we also have the potential for great successes.
Be sure and check out earlier blog entries from the list on the right.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Martin encourages us to live a bit closer to reality, allowing ourselves the opportunity to fail. Only then can we also have the potential for great successes.
Be sure and check out earlier blog entries from the list on the right.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
When You Make a Mistake
April 07, 2014
Have you ever made a mistake? Martin Ramsay sure has! He uses two recent mistakes he's made as an opportunity to apologize and to discuss what we should do when we find out we've goofed.
When you make a mistake: accept responsibility, apologize, reach the people who have been affected, do it promptly, and make it right.
Be sure and check out earlier blog entries from the list on the right.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
When you make a mistake: accept responsibility, apologize, reach the people who have been affected, do it promptly, and make it right.
Be sure and check out earlier blog entries from the list on the right.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Maintain Your Integrity
December 09, 2013
Martin Ramsay reflects on the importance of personal responsibility and integrity. He makes the case that other people are watching your actions, not matter where you are or what you're doing. If your actions don't match up with your stated purpose, you're undermining your own integrity.
Be sure and check out earlier blog entries from the list on the right.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.
Be sure and check out earlier blog entries from the list on the right.
Sponsored by CEATH Company.