This new nation state is turning 242 years old on
July 4th, 2018. The United States of America will be celebrating
another birthday and the Republic, will reflect on what we have learned,
so far.
"Rule of Law" is an ever
so powerful component of a democratic way of life and is the envy of so
many nations who still seek its most true form. Operational Risk
Management permeates the essence of the laws and rights of U.S. citizens
in the work place, companies and organizations in global commerce and
the government who provides oversight on all of it.
The
balance of power between individual citizens and the government
responsible for the protection of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness is always in flux. Yet in the end, "The Union" has endured
some of the most significant "Operational Risks" and disruptions one can
imagine.
It is the analysis of
"The Union" and the incredible resilience of all the moving parts that
make the United States what it is today. Weathering the storms of
mother nature by hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and droughts to the
economic threats of depression, mortgage or Wall Street implosion has
not put a dent in "The Union's" ability to bounce back.
Withstanding the challenges to our Constitution and the rights proclaimed to each and every citizen, has only made us stronger. What cases to the Supreme Court have changed our future?
Withstanding the challenges to our Constitution and the rights proclaimed to each and every citizen, has only made us stronger. What cases to the Supreme Court have changed our future?
When
you look at your own organization and examine the components of your
people, processes, systems and potential external events, does it have
what it takes to endure 242 years? Certainly there are risks that exist
today that are prevalent in the eyes of shareholders, Board Members and
even executive management.
The question really is "What are you doing about it?" This in itself, could be the biggest threat to the United States and your own organization. Complacency.
The question really is "What are you doing about it?" This in itself, could be the biggest threat to the United States and your own organization. Complacency.
complacency
[kuh m-pley-suh n-see]
- a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition.
It
is the perception of the quiet pleasure or security of your
organization or your own country, that may very well be the greatest
threat to it's existence. Ignoring the cues and clues to the
deterioration of the balance of power, the rule of law and the economic
engine necessary to sustain the necessities of life, such as food, water
and cash flow may be the reason for your demise.
Your
own business resilience will continue to be a factor of the correct
mixture of the ingredients that sustain and organically grow the
enterprise. Those who try to grow to quickly without regard to quality
will in many cases fail.
Those who let the power base become significantly imbalanced, so too will find the ability to endure a tremendous hardship. Those who ignore the constant requirement for monitoring and governance will suffer the realities of human factors. Motivations that are often defined as greed, jealousy and hate, soon will emerge.
Those who let the power base become significantly imbalanced, so too will find the ability to endure a tremendous hardship. Those who ignore the constant requirement for monitoring and governance will suffer the realities of human factors. Motivations that are often defined as greed, jealousy and hate, soon will emerge.
"Relationships remain vital to our family unit, the neighborhood we live in and the cities, counties and states that oversee our way of life."It is those same relationships within our business and government ecosystems, that will determine whether they perpetuate your healthy growth, or its inevitable deterioration.
Those same family
units, neighborhoods, and government jurisdictions have the power and
the ability to avoid complacency and mitigate the Operational Risks that
will be present in each. Look around the country of the United States
or the nations of the world and you will see who has been complacent,
and who has been the most effective in OPS Risk Management.
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
The flag consists of 13 alternating red and white stripes that represent the 13 original colonies, and 50 white stars on a blue field, with each star representing a state. The colors on the flag represent:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
The flag consists of 13 alternating red and white stripes that represent the 13 original colonies, and 50 white stars on a blue field, with each star representing a state. The colors on the flag represent:
- Red: valor and bravery
- White: purity and innocence
- Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice
Happy Birthday Uncle Sam!
