by Consultant's Mind | Consulting, Learning
Consultants know better than to use the word “average” too loosely. It is certainly useful, but too general and sometimes misleading. It’s a good first step, but it is analogous to a chef using pre-cut vegetables or day-old bread. It’s easy, a...
by Consultant's Mind | Learning
US government foreign aid was one of the topics of the recent US Presidential debate. Through all the politics and chatter, it always helps to go back to the facts. The US government publishes something called the Greenbook (245 page pdf) which shows where all the US...
by Consultant's Mind | Fun
I ran the Philadelphia Rock and Roll half marathon last month. Felt great to finish, but it was pretty painful at mile 11 and 12. There were a lot of people there, and it made me wonder how popular are half marathons? So here is what I found out at www.runningusa.org:...
by Consultant's Mind | Learning
Americans are fat Currently 2/3 of the US population is overweight or obese. We generally eat too much, eat the wrong things, and don’t exercise. You know things are bad when the US Coast guard reduced the number of passengers allowed on boats because the...
by Consultant's Mind | Fun
too much jargon Yes, let’s all admit it. We probably use jargon more than we should. It’s so ubiquitous that it’s like a second language that you might metaphorically list at the bottom of your resume. Hey, wow, look at me. Yes, it can be useful...
