Monthly Archives: April 2014
Takeaway #112 Risk + Reward + Courage via #elementalzazen
…It’s a thin line between the genius and the lunatic
Student the of science and the slave to the crucifix…
Elemental Zazen ♦ Disappear
Takeaway 112: There is that balance of risk and reward that needs to be assessed. Is it crazy-talk or the most innovative approach that the organization has seen? You need to crunch the numbers, but also have the courage to take the leap of faith. Otherwise, put on your lemming suit and remain wed to your W-2.
Takeaway #114 discipline and opportunity via #LupeFiasco
…So catch me I’m balling
I’m sick too if you ain’t catch me like coughing
Back when I said you should catch me like Rawlings
It’s cool, cause most cats that I bump into can’t catch me that often…
Lupe Fiasco♦ A Bathing Harry *
Takeaway 114: Recognize the rising star and opportunity. Do the numbers reflect a potential growth engine? There is a tendency to operate from a band-wagon mentality and pick up items virally, after we have been hyped into believing in value. Look at the fundamentals, bring your Mitt and keep your head in the game. If you do not, you will be jumping in at the over-inflated price.
Takeaway #37 Keeping watch via #delasoul
…I’ve found that it’s not wise
To leave my garden untended …
What to do when suckers are preyin’
On my well-guarded spreadsheets
Oh why, hell does it send up fleets
Of evil-doers through the big hole
To get to evil-doers who dig holes
Which leaves my lawn with lawn-chew …
‘Cause we’ve come down with a case of potholes …
De La Soul ♦ Potholes in my Lawn
You need to be mindful of the core assets. You have trade secrets, you have key personnel, you have formulas, market plans, customer lists and assorted protected assets. These are not static, immutable items without need of active protection. These are more akin to a garden that requires weeding, pruning, watering and maintenance.
A hundred years ago you put the items in a safe or vault and forget about them. A few years ago you could have a computer password to protect them. However the evil-doers are evolving with the technology and their techniques will leave your organization with lawn-chew and a perforated security system trying to figure out how you lost all the valuable assets that make up your intellectual property treasure trove.
Accordingly, periodically review you protection system. Consult and brainstorm about the maintenance and security measures you take. Revisit the efficacy of your protection.
BPM TAKEAWAY#37:
- REVIEW SECURITY PERIODICALLY
- SECRECY REQUIRES VIGILANCE
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