Across the Pond

Understanding risk types provides leaders and managers with insights into how and why decisions are taken, says Geoff Trickey.

Little attention is paid to the human nature of risk and the affect it can have on an organisation, boardroom or team, yet while surface attitudes towards risk flex and change, an individual’s underlying personality remains consistent and when we are under pressure, we revert to type.

Social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook are powerful forms of communication, so make sure you make the most of them and avoid these common mistakes . . .

Many women avoid political behaviour in the workplace because they see it as manipulative. Ines Wichert of Kenexa explains how influencing strategies can help you get what you want.

Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door is a phrase attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century as a metaphor for innovation. In 21st century terms, Emerson's mantra has perhaps been updated by Google's desire to 'build a better toothbrush'.

When discussing the goals behind the Cloud firm's increasingly diverse product lines, Google CEO Larry Page says :   

Violence broke out at Glastonbury Festival on Friday night after members of direct action group Art Uncut clashed with security staff over U2's tax status.

Security guards were quick to stamp out a planned demonstration to release a 20-foot balloon emblazoned with the message "U PAY TAX 2?"

Members of the UK Uncut offshoot complained that security guards had used "heavy-handed" tactics to suppress the peaceful protest.