IRS malfeasance: what a farce, to claim this is simple negligence and that “mistakes were made, nothing to see here, move along”. if it really were incompetence, then you would expect for a number of errors of this type to be committed that crossed all sorts of political boundaries, but because ONLY conservative groups were systematically […]
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Models and “maps” as guides to thinking
In the OD network on LinkedIn a question was asked “What models have you found to be effective?” my thoughts were: Models are maps. I once used a map to help navigate an unfamiliar territory. At different times the map was alternately more and less helpful. It’s good to know the uses and limits of […]
Online courseware
am eating my own cooking by starting 2 online courses as a student: the Sante Fe Institute’s MOOC on Complexity nad the MIT course on Creative Learning. I am in Lesson 1 of complexity and having a blast. Its well done and highly recommended already
Reflections on Grading classroom participation
I like to use a scoring system from 0-3 (Hattip to Professor Dave Garvin at Harvard) 3- added significantly to the discussion with an insight that shows evidence of synthesis and/or deep insight 2 – contributed in a meaningful professional way that demonstrates appropriate mastery of the subject and evidence of preparation for class […]
Congressional pay freeze recommendation doesn’t go far enough
I applaud the idea, but it doesn’t go far enough. How about Congressmen get a pay cut proportional to the size of the deficit budgets they pass? So, this year they should receive a 40% pay cut Congratulations to President Obama for passing a bill to spend more money and raise more taxes. That’s the […]
RLCO case study rlco20121227uvxy
http://youtu.be/rsAjKS5shLI RLCO case study rlco20121227uvxy
Future Force game in the news at the Army Times
A nice write-up in the Army Times on the Future Force game I designed for the Command & General Staff College. It was cool to see my family commenting in the discussion session. Related articles Congressional negotiators reach tentative deal on payroll tax cut, jobless aid … – Fox News (foxnews.com) Economic Growth Gives Lift […]
mkt20121227
market health check Dec 27, 2012
The gift that keeps on giving: congratulations Mr President
The sound you hear is of chickens coming home to roost: Companies reducing hours and raising prices as a consequence of impending health care cost increases, and the Dims saying :O:O:O Hostess going out of business because of union recalcitrance Layoffs in Ohio and Pa…in the auto industry! (enjoy your votes) Middle East meltdown Unaware […]
Obama re-election is already paying off
Obama’s re-election has been profitable for us in the trading room. Unfortunately, the market is suffering just like the nation, from the election. But you get the government you deserve. The market is taking into account that he has no record of actually being able to accomplish anything except fooling most of the people part […]