Comments on: No negative surprises! Be first to warn of shortfalls. https://berkonomics.com/?p=1463&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-negative-surprises-be-first-to-warn-of-shortfalls Dave Berkus' business insights Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:21:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Ron Thompson https://berkonomics.com/?p=1463&cpage=1#comment-6154 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:21:51 +0000 https://berkonomics.com/?p=1463#comment-6154 Having also having such experiences as a Board member on several of my investments, one learns to get better at asking questions to spot issues early and taking responsibility for being proactive to mitigate disaster. While doing so usually means you’re not popular, it’s better than watching the $ evaporate !

]]> By: Rick Munson https://berkonomics.com/?p=1463&cpage=1#comment-6144 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:00:39 +0000 https://berkonomics.com/?p=1463#comment-6144 Dave we thank you for a very timely message for the MSI Team. As we shared with the management team this morning, “have no fear, to share your fears”. As you say above;

“Small deviations from the trend or norm if unchecked often become much larger over time”.

“Small deviations” start with awareness by one associate. That associate must have the trust, responsibility, and freedom to voice that fear in an appropriate communication to the team.

Thank you again for a powerful message in leadership,

Rick

]]> By: Les Spielman https://berkonomics.com/?p=1463&cpage=1#comment-6143 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:48:14 +0000 https://berkonomics.com/?p=1463#comment-6143 Very well said Dave.

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