Beyond knowledge management to better management
My family loves books. In fact, we've got so many books that they are double (and, in some cases, triple) shelved in several of our rooms. Given the abundance, we periodically have to cull our collection, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find places that are willing to accept donations of gently used books.... Continue Reading →
In the world of law firm blogging there is Bruce MacEwen...and then there are the rest of us. Writing as Adam Smith Esq., Bruce has just completed an extraordinary series of posts entitled "Growth is Dead." In his final installment, The S-Curve, Bruce says that if law firms wish to survive the current economic headwinds,... Continue Reading →
http://vimeo.com/52933219 A striking new two-minute video entitled "NYC Dark" is a powerful reminder of the impact of the recent Superstorm Sandy. When the lights went out in lower Manhattan, something very fundamental changed. I was talking today to a colleague who said his home had just had electricity restored after 13 days of cold and... Continue Reading →
Voting on Tuesday was an unforgettable experience. We were welcomed at the door of the neighborhood elementary school by a cheerful poll worker who wished us a good morning, ushered us into the building and then carefully directed us to the school cafeteria where the voting booths were located. That was the last time we received clear... Continue Reading →
When I was a child, we celebrated Guy Fawkes' Day on November 5. For those of you who aren't up on your British history, Guy Fawkes was one of a group of conspirators who planned to blow up the House of Lords in the infamous "Gunpowder Plot" of 1605. The aim of the conspirators was... Continue Reading →
They say that the three most important factors in determining the value of a property are "location, location, location." We've certainly learned the truth of that old adage this week. We were among the lucky ones who live in a New York City neighborhood that did not lose electricity. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for... Continue Reading →
Above and Beyond KM 