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The Big Picture of Business – Business Success Checklist

Strategy Driven

Plan for the future. When your business has contingency plans for future scenarios you will seldom be caught by surprise. Most successful businesses have planned responses to most scenarios because they took the time to think “What If”. Strategic planning is viewed as vital to business survival and future success.

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How to Be a Pro-Vacation Manager in a High-Pressure Industry

Harvard Business Review

The financial services industry is known for having a high bar and a strong work ethic. It’s difficult for people in the industry to step away from their work due to the fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Create a contingency plan. Yet, the benefits of taking a break are indisputable.

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We Need to Approach AI Risks Like We Do Natural Disasters

Harvard Business Review

In addition, they need the ability to switch to manually controlled environments in case artificially intelligent systems have to be shut down and to recall faulty smart products. Contingency plans must go beyond a natural disaster playbook. AI International Protocols.