Monthly Archives: August 2011

When Is Disaster a Disaster? Understanding Trigger Events…

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Chris Niccolls

I’ve worked with a lot of firms on disaster plans. And I mean A LOT of firms. Some firms have built truly excellent disaster plans, but very few have built good triggers for their disaster plans. I’ve seen controls to … Continue reading →

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Blue Skies, Black Swans and Backup Plans

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Chris Niccolls

As Hurricane Irene passes through lower Manhattan, there is  a tinge of panic but not the full-on disaster that has been expected. Wall  Street will be a bit mussed up, but open for business on Monday. For many in New … Continue reading →

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4th Sigma: P Charts Made Simple

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Chris Niccolls

It’s been a while since we spent any time on the 4th Sigma, so let’s take a few minutes today and talk about using the 4th Sigma process to address some problems in your operation. If you’re a regular reader, … Continue reading →

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Everyone Bow Down: Quality Control Has Conquered America!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Chris Niccolls

Just a few blogs ago I said that with the debt ceiling silliness in D.C. resolved, we might have clear sailing until the next crisis. Who knew that the credit downgrade crisis was just a few days away?  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Is Your Staff About To Run Away?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Chris Niccolls

The debt limit nonsense in Washington seems to be over, at least for now. While there are many arguments and much confused information about the national debt, we know that $200 billion of the TARP loans have been repaid, and … Continue reading →

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How Modern Guns Conquered The Old West

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Chris Niccolls

No single story defines America’s Old West. Instead it is a series of individual stories… Big stories about Big characters doing big things. Usually with big guns. The West and the Gun are inseparable. “God didn’t make men equal Smith and … Continue reading →

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