The ability to think on your feet is an important skill, as this story illustrates: Two lawyers arrive at the pub and ordered a couple of drinks. They then take sandwiches from their briefcases and began to eat. Seeing this, the angry owner approaches them and says, ‘Excuse me, but you cannot eat your own […]
A Primary Skill for a Reputation Manager is the ability to communicate professionally in many circumstances and conditions. However we all think we are capable communicators whilst the receivers of our communication sometimes differ from opinion. Let’s really see just how valid this contention is. Here is an oldie but goodie self – test that […]
A new white paper by Deloitte developed in collaboration with RiiЯ Ltd entitled ‘A Risk Intelligent view of reputation – An outside-in perspective’ has once again highlighted the strategic importance of reputational risk. The report highlights the fact that Reputational Risk is now regarded globally as a “meta risk, “standing at the forefront of key […]
I have always had this habit of roaming bookstores looking out for gems – books for my collection. And occasionally I have found something worthwhile. Yesterday was no exception. Whilst at OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg, I was roaming one of the bookstores when I saw a really interesting little book with punchy advice regarding […]
I do not have a copy of this book, but will certainly place an order. This quote got my attention about this book: “As our world becomes ever more turbulent the field of business continuity and risk management increases in importance, often warranting Board-level attention. Organizations must proactively prepare for the future by mitigating risk […]