Tag: Risk Management
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Antifragility
Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s antifragility describes systems that gain from stress, differentiating from mere resilience. This principle, applicable from biological to economic systems, underscores growth and adaptation amidst volatility and unpredictability.
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Estufagem Process
Originating from Portugal’s Madeira Islands, the Estufagem process uniquely ages Madeira wine through heat application. This method, encompassing traditional and modern techniques, bestows distinctive flavors and extends the wine’s shelf life, reflecting Madeira’s rich winemaking legacy and its prominent role in the global wine arena.
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Time Horizon
Time Horizon, a concept spanning various fields, refers to the duration over which decisions and investments remain relevant. It plays a crucial role in strategic planning, influencing risk management and long-term goal setting across different cultural and societal contexts.
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Groupthink
Groupthink is a psychological dynamic in groups where the desire for harmony leads to poor decision-making, characterized by suppressed dissent and inadequate evaluation of alternatives and risks.
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Overreach
Overreach signifies actions pushed past prudent limits, often culminating in adverse effects across political, economic, and strategic realms, necessitating recalibration to mitigate risks and restore balance.
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Trade-off Denialism
Trade-off denialism (or Opportunity Cost Neglect) is the disregard for the necessary balance between competing outcomes in decision-making, which can result in policies and strategies that fail to account for critical constraints and limitations.
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Burn the Boats
The “Burn the Boats” strategy emphasizes unwavering commitment by eliminating options for retreat. Historically associated with Hernán Cortés in 1519, this approach has been applied in contexts ranging from military engagements to business initiatives, highlighting the depth of dedication to achieving an objective.
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MVP — Minimum Viable Product
Originating from the Lean Startup methodology, the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a product version with only essential features, developed to validate a specific business hypothesis quickly. This approach prioritizes user feedback, enabling prompt refinements to ensure the product meets market demands while optimizing resource use.
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Dead Reckoning
Historically foundational in navigation, dead reckoning determines position from a known location, travel direction, and distance. Originating from the concept of deduction, its principles continue to influence domains such as robotics.