tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619574557022929802024-03-05T03:46:29.147-08:00Systems Thinker Claudia Girrbach's professional blog focused on applying systems thinking to strategy, change management and sustainable growth.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-8107554755730587472021-07-12T11:26:00.001-07:002021-08-10T07:41:41.422-07:00Cracking the Code to Explain Encryption Keys<p>When an executive asks about security keys because of a recent publicized attack or request by security to upgrade, it's a great opportunity to educate. Although the encryption process is complex, part of our job as security
professionals is to demystify it so executives and stakeholders can better support the
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<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Claudia Girrbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13558961188752449200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-27487781671935890082021-03-15T08:08:00.004-07:002021-08-15T08:52:03.578-07:00Risk Framework:: Availability & Performance<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0Wk-XnVIZR_7M0NoupQE_XN_it-KBgyGich1VGU0OIts8qxbASUyvwD6GMaGZ81EdOWti-Qob2OcJwyfhIaiG8_wj4cT-CBbWV4VluK2lArPx8a0q697HT72A71pYfW4xoy9Go_a15oi/s794/old+phone.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="794" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0Wk-XnVIZR_7M0NoupQE_XN_it-KBgyGich1VGU0OIts8qxbASUyvwD6GMaGZ81EdOWti-Qob2OcJwyfhIaiG8_wj4cT-CBbWV4VluK2lArPx8a0q697HT72A71pYfW4xoy9Go_a15oi/w200-h150/old+phone.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />MaBell (Bell Telephone Company) with her always available dial tone is still the role model for availability. The proverbial five 9's (99.999%) goal is more challenging today given the complexity and risks of modern computer systems. <a href="https://greenbiztips-content1.blogspot.com/2021/03/risk-framework-availability-performance.html">Read more >></a><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-29925821514803544452021-01-11T10:01:00.003-08:002021-08-15T08:52:27.538-07:00Risk Framework: Data Breach<p><span>Data breaches continue to be a significant risk factor that must be considered in your organization’s risk analysis. There were nearly 1,500 reported data breaches in 2019 accounting form more than 160 million sensitive records exposed. A data breach risk framework is provided to help you analyze, document, and communicate your organization’s risks</span>. <a href="https://greenbiztips-content1.blogspot.com/2021/01/risk-framework-data-breach.html">Read more >></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-85134245267975977392020-09-14T11:20:00.001-07:002021-10-25T11:36:10.297-07:00How to Optimize Your Performance by Reconnecting to Your Biological Rhythms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Modern sleep habits are leaving us drained and performing sub-par. Learn a better approach to sleep that is consistent with our biology to realize the intellectual and health benefits.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-54786174348257953592020-05-04T05:59:00.006-07:002021-08-04T07:39:23.012-07:00Encouraging Robust Passwords<p>As InfoSec professionals, we understand that a robust password is still an important first line of defense. Password dumps continue to prove that the user community has not fully embraced robust passwords. </p><p>The following communication examples will help reinforce the "strong password" message. </p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://greenbiztips-content1.blogspot.com/2020/05/encouraging-better-passwords.html">Read more >></a></p>Claudia Girrbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13558961188752449200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-9366538100117562232020-02-03T07:23:00.006-08:002021-08-04T07:39:38.752-07:007 Steps to Stronger Security<p>Achieving compliance and enhanced security can seem overwhelming when faced with a long list of individual controls and findings. And getting support from executives and stakeholders is also challenging. To organize the efforts and communicate to executives and stakeholders, the following seven steps approach is helpful. <a href="https://greenbiztips-content1.blogspot.com/2020/02/7-steps-to-stronger-security.html"> Read more >></a></p>Claudia Girrbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13558961188752449200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-32268351748853454562019-12-16T08:32:00.001-08:002021-08-10T07:46:15.471-07:00Risk Framework: Compliance<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Compliance requirements are often the first dip by an organization into the security/privacy ocean. These requirements often provide detailed control requirements to help an organization be more secure. The following framework will help you determine and document your organization's compliance risks.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://greenbiztips-content1.blogspot.com/2020/10/compliance-risks.html" style="font-family: helvetica; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read more >></a></p><h4 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h4><h3 style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p></o:p></p>Claudia Girrbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13558961188752449200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-36294213478217447302019-10-07T17:40:00.001-07:002021-10-25T11:36:26.328-07:00How to Use Group Dynamics to Stamp Out Ugly Politics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have the followers of Machiavelli introduced corrosive politics at your organization? Learn how the signals and actions of the group can corral these subversive behaviors.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-21874527910037295202019-06-03T09:43:00.003-07:002021-10-22T09:46:32.877-07:00How to Write A Procedure<p>Before we get into the "how" of procedures, let's review the "why". <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Robust procedures a</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">llow an organization to deliver its products / services faster, with better quality and less expensively. Specifically, procedures.... </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><a href="https://greenbiztips-content1.blogspot.com/2019/06/how-to-write-procedure.html" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Read more >></b></a></p>Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12007701898086848488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-25026545307564968682018-09-10T11:09:00.001-07:002021-10-25T11:36:37.574-07:00What's the Right Model for Acquiring Professional Services<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We know that treating people like widgets is rarely effective. Then why do we continue to acquire talent as if we were acquiring a widget? For tips to recognize the problem and ways to restore the human dimension...<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-708734859091745122013-04-01T13:22:00.000-07:002013-04-07T13:22:50.883-07:00How to Avoid Highlighting Brand Weaknesses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When adding new brand features, it is critical to ensure that they are consistent with the current brand values. A case study from Lululemon is used as an example of what to avoid.<br />
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Claudia Girrbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13558961188752449200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-28037249966248761802013-03-31T13:15:00.000-07:002013-04-07T13:17:31.636-07:005 Tips to Improve Your Product's Quality<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Your product may have a great design, but if the quality is poor, your customers are likely to be dissatisfied. A case study from Lululemon is discussed to illustrate its importance and how to improve quality.<br />
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Claudia Girrbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13558961188752449200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-24089118812157585902012-12-24T11:18:00.000-08:002012-12-25T11:31:30.050-08:00Supplements or Real Food: Which Is Better?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With busy schedules it is often difficult to eat healthy and many of us resort to supplements. Are supplements as good as we hope? An unlikely experiment provides some evidence how real food is superior.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-85173474201557384902012-12-14T10:32:00.000-08:002012-12-25T10:50:31.436-08:00When More Than Facts Are Needed: ACLU Case Study<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mark Twain once said that "A lie can travel half-way round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." One reason that a lie circulates quickly is a lie is often "sticky" or memorable while the truth is often boring. To set the record straight, truth needs to use "sticky" communication techniques to connect with its audience.<br />
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Voting, like many of our work-related programs, could benefit from better change management. Using voting as a case study, learn how to increase adoption of your program by making it easier, more compelling and socially supported.<br />
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It is often difficult for shoppers to select food that is healthy for them and the planet. Mark Bittman from the New York Times proposed a new food label to provide information to make it simpler. It makes for a good case study on how to present complex data.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-59705143433843288042012-09-08T15:45:00.000-07:002012-09-09T18:28:51.402-07:00Agile: Fast & Fruitful Product Development<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbPKOoKe2qC1PD3G2YvUoqWqLVXLws-zKGDcfsrnUWAeAAfxzTjfc-iLlui8XOHOj_eM-PvjaOuOuKx23NOAEDuBVhRPEtWbTtP53waHPWOEItxvnD3kLmiuaxuiUEzp7fW94NaxpHlav/s1600/Agile+Diagram+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbPKOoKe2qC1PD3G2YvUoqWqLVXLws-zKGDcfsrnUWAeAAfxzTjfc-iLlui8XOHOj_eM-PvjaOuOuKx23NOAEDuBVhRPEtWbTtP53waHPWOEItxvnD3kLmiuaxuiUEzp7fW94NaxpHlav/s200/Agile+Diagram+1.png" width="100" /></a>Agile is a favorite Silicon Valley product development method to speed revenue and benefits realization. Understand the basics of agile to use on your next product or project.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-64073019758243828262012-08-25T14:28:00.000-07:002012-09-14T22:53:41.906-07:00Olympic Statistics: 3 Tips on How to Use Data Effectively<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The recent Olympics provide a few lessons on how to use and abuse statistics.<br />
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A little used statistic --- per-capita --- puts the medal count in perspective. From this angle, the standing of the U.S. drops significantly. <br />
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We will also review how statistics may be mathematically incorrect leading to false analogies.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-30767728057509651142012-08-09T14:45:00.001-07:002012-08-13T11:53:24.259-07:00How Systems Thinking Helped China Win More Gold<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The 2012 Olympics continues China's explosive growth in medal count. A large population from which to draft Olympians and recent investment in developing them has contributed to China's growth. But more than brawn is at play. China has applied "systems thinking" to develop a winning strategy on how to allocate resources. <br />
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The signs of summer include baseball, watermelon, and long, hot days. I would add to that list: Dahlias in a flowerbed.<br />
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Sampling can be used at work to quickly, inexpensively and accurately capture insights about employee activities. As an example, how to use sampling to track employee commute modes is laid out step-by-step.<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Even an accomplished leader such as General Patton can get caught in the heroics trap. Learn the 3 signs that you are heading for disaster and how to improve your decision making skills.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-22526823779392174692012-03-21T15:15:00.005-07:002012-09-14T22:57:34.549-07:004 IT trends that can amp up your sustainability programs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Computing power is abundant, cheap and ubiquitous. Here are four ways to creatively unleash IT to boost sustainability programs.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161957455702292980.post-15841653687288973532012-03-20T18:23:00.002-07:002012-09-14T22:57:34.546-07:003 ways IT can support greener behaviors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxC0iOKW6aUaeevDeGs6kVJmCvpsro4V-5d3-LHa0DJyiif9_VOEFd8Vxkdv9JkeVi-HDJYV2u9BVe6xhtfu77vbWMTv-Y5CeIOgw09NAsHJseivi6uQCzE3up9_amlSWnnsPbI76AoKIy/s1600/Fotolia_19495237_XS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="83" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxC0iOKW6aUaeevDeGs6kVJmCvpsro4V-5d3-LHa0DJyiif9_VOEFd8Vxkdv9JkeVi-HDJYV2u9BVe6xhtfu77vbWMTv-Y5CeIOgw09NAsHJseivi6uQCzE3up9_amlSWnnsPbI76AoKIy/s200/Fotolia_19495237_XS.jpg" width="100" /></a></div>Behavioral change can yield impressive progress in sustainability initiatives, if you can encourage lasting change. Pair traditional behavior programs with the right technology and the results can be tremendous.<br />
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The CIO of the sustainability-minded design software firm walks through the strategy, hardware and software behind a data center retrofit that will save Autodesk $7 million a year.<br />
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