In his book “Outliers”, author Malcolm Gladwell explains how “The kinds of errors that cause plane crashes are invariably errors of teamwork and communication” as opposed to mechanical causes. Also, they usually happen after a sequence of mistakes and…
Riskczar Comics – PIIGS
Riskczar Comics #3
Riskczar Comics – Business continuity and the satellite
Riskczar Comics #2
Riskczar Comics – The CEO and the risk report
Here’s my first crack at an illustrated view of risk management in the world today. If you would like to see more of these please leave a comment at riskczar.com or @riskczar (as I probably have about 20 more ideas…
They will always find a way to screw you
I worked about six shifts at a Burger King in a shopping mall when I was in my teens. I quit because I didn’t care much for wearing the brown pants and hairnet. On my final night, the closing shift,…
COSO writes about ERM and where to start
You may be shocked to learn that I have finally read something published by and related to COSO which is worth your time to read. (If you’re familiar with Riskczar’s Blog, you would know that I rag on the COSO…
Baseball and risk management
One day we will send a man to the moon and bring him home safely. One day we will elect a black President. One day the Montreal Expos will win a World Series. One day we will drive flying cars…
Promote a culture of Truth
My 11-year old came home from school this week and told me he got into trouble and was sent to the office. At lunch, he was horsing around with his buddies and threw some lunch meats at each other. Fortunately,…
Why risk management is vital
It’s 2010. Likely your first day back at the office. Maybe your CFO or VP walked by your desk this morning with your marching or orders for this year and it went something like this: “Smithers, I am hearing a…
Catlin’s enterprise risk management efforts raised to ‘Strong’
Another upgrade courtesy of good ERM. What are you people waiting for? Call me already. Or forward this to your CFO. Here’s the article from news-insurances.com: Catlin Group Limited, the international speciality property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, has been rated to…