ABOUT Columns are the opinion of the author, and include both facts and the individuals personal perspective. Community members are encouraged to submit guest columns up to 600 words for consideration. Tue., March 02, 2021
Izaak Walton Fishing Day at Marr Park. Iowa Division of Izaak Walton League
When voters approved the Iowa Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund in 2010, the Iowa Izaak Walton League was one of the prominent conservation voices behind the movement.
We saw then the trend of deterioration in Iowa’s rivers and lakes. Soil experts and many conservation voices within the agriculture community also were noting the growing problem with millions of tons of Iowa’s black gold laden with fertilizers and chemicals annually washing down the Mississippi River, a leading cause of the growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
Strategic Leadership and effective risk management the panacea to Superlative Performance during Turbulent Times
premiumtimesng.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from premiumtimesng.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
?
Many companies, public sector parastatals and other organisations are finding the pandemic is giving them new opportunities to prosper, while others risk collapse. To exploit the new opportunities, outperform rivals, and mitigate the downside risks, require excellent risk management and a heightened emphasis on quality leadership.
How can I plan long term when the future is so uncertain, and I have no idea what will happen next week, let alone several years out?
It has always been the case that the only certainty about the future is that the future is uncertain. It is not just COVID 19, which poses challenges: the pace of technological change is just as challenging. We may not be able to identify the particular future happenings which will be opportunities or threats. Still, we should certainly try our best to define possible future scenarios caused by whatever opportunities or threats that may occur. And then satisfy ourselves that we could exploit those opportunities or
ADVERTISEMENT
Calling Public and Private Sector Executives: Risk Management and Effective Leadership for Superlative Performance during Turbulent Times
Truth be told, every organisation faces risks, including internal ones that often arise from its daily operations/activities. 5 min read
Let’s face it! The world had never encountered a more disruptive time than the last year when COVID-19 swept the globe and almost grounded everything to a standstill. Since its emergence, individuals and businesses have been struggling to survive. However, while paying a lot of attention on reducing the pandemic’s impact, many have forgotten that there have always been other risks that need attention, too, even during these crises. To succeed in these dynamic, digital and turbulent times,
Hamid Ayodeji
Let’s face it! The world had never encountered a more disruptive time than the last year when COVID-19 swept the globe and almost grounded everything to a standstill. Since its emergence, individuals and businesses have been struggling to survive.
However, while concentrating much on reducing the pandemic’s impact, many have forgotten that there have always been other risks that need attention, too, even during these crises. To succeed in these dynamic, digital and turbulent time, there is an urgent need for strategic leaders who can align culture, risk and strategy for success.
Truth be told, every organisation faces risks, including internal ones that often arise from its daily operations/activities. For instance, some risks may arise from inappropriate, unethical, or illegal actions of the employees and even the management.
vimarsana © 2020. All Rights Reserved.