Habits: Defined as something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it: and I would add that it is usually something that is hard to stop doing, especially because a lot of the time you don’t notice that you are in fact doing it! https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/habit Habits can be learned, they can come […]
Business Tip – Business Continuity – Apr 10/23
Business Continuity: What does this mean to you? What do you think of when this is mentioned? Many people don’t know what to answer when I ask them about their Business Continuity Plan. While some companies have developed contingency plans, most have not. This lack of preparedness not only threatens the viability of sectors in […]
Personal Tip – Instant Gratification – Apr 10/23
Instant Gratification: In this world of instant gratification, we have come to expect results to whatever it is we are working on to be instant. For Example: weight loss or even weight gain for some, results from working out, results from starting a business, etc. We may not see the results immediately, but don’t quit. […]
Business Tip – Risk Analysis – Apr 8 & 9/23
Risk Analysis: Before you’re able to do a project risk analysis, you have to acknowledge that risk is going to happen in your project and you’ll need to be prepared with a risk management plan. By planning for risks, you begin the process of knowing how to identify, monitor and close out risks when they show up […]
Personal Tip – Happy Easter!! – Apr 8 & 9/23
Happy Easter!! May this day bring you blessings of love, joy, peace and hope. May it linger in your heart forever! I hope that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy this holiday with special family members.
Business Tip – Business Impact Assessment – Apr 7/23
Business Impact Assessment: A business impact analysis (BIA) is the process for determining the potential impacts resulting from the interruption of time sensitive or critical business processes. (definition taken from https://www.ready.gov/risk-assessment) Consider the Impact The BIA should identify the operational and financial impacts resulting from the disruption of business functions and processes. (https://www.ready.gov/business-impact-analysis) Impacts to consider include: […]
Personal Tip – Carpe Diem – Apr 7/23
Carpe Diem: Seize the Day… What does that mean to you specifically… To me, it means living life to the fullest. We have heard the term all our lives and then in 1989 the movie Dead Poets Society – utilized this phrase and most people refer to it now in context with that movie. In […]
Business Tip – Risk Assessment – Apr 6/23
Risk Assessment: A risk assessment is a process to identify potential hazards and analyze what could happen if a hazard occurs. (definition taken from https://www.ready.gov/risk-assessment). In business, there are many hazards, ones we don’t even think are considered hazards. Check out the templates to have a better idea of what hazards could be potential problems […]
Personal Tip – Problems – Apr 6/23
Problems: Problems are a temporary, which causes temporary emotions. Making decisions during this time, is something you really have to think about. Since problems are a temporary thing, you have to think about them in this mind frame – will this still be affecting me in this way in 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, […]
Business Tip – Project Management – Apr 5/23
Project Management: I have been around a lot of projects and many people try to run a project without using a project management software. The software assists with so many different aspects and is advantageous to anyone involved in the project process. If you are doing any sort of project, invest in a project management […]
Personal Tip – Self-Care – Apr 5/23
Self-Care: Do you take care of you enough on a day to day basis? What little daily changes can you do to make you more of a priority? We often feel that if we are taking care of ourselves, that we are being selfish. Think of what is announced before the airplane takes off about […]
Business Tip – Critical Equipment – Apr 4/23
Critical Equipment: The usual or more known definition of Critical Equipment is any equipment or machinery whose malfunction or failure leads a catastrophic accident that is significantly impact the ability to safely meet business objectives; adversely affect quality levels; violate environmental standards of the business organization. (definition taken from https://www.theprojectdefinition.com/critical-equipment/) I think it goes further than […]