Lessons Learned: Short Stories of Continuity and Resilience Michele L. Turner
Dedication This book is dedicated to my family, and friends who are like family; but, most of all to my parents, Lee and Leona Lowery. Their sacrifices, their encouragement, and their prayers, have helped me to achieve my goals. So much love, so many lessons. I am Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.
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Contents Lessons Learned: Short Stories of Continuity and Resilience . 5 Description ..................................................................................... 6 Introduction ................................................................................... 7 Chapter 1: Prepare– ..................................................................... 9 Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight ............................................... 9 Chapter 2: Assess– ..................................................................... 17 Slow Down To Speed Up ........................................................... 17 Chapter 3: Remediate– .............................................................. 25 Your Job Nor Your Current State Defines You ........................ 25 Chapter 4: Sustain– .................................................................... 33 Putting it to The Test.................................................................. 33 Chapter 5: Examine– .................................................................. 39 Continuous Process Improvement ............................................ 39 Chapter 6: BONUS “E”!!! Education– ....................................... 43 It’s Never Too Late ...................................................................... 43 Chapter 7: Upward and Onward .............................................. 49 Appendix ...................................................................................... 52 A.
Reference Sites.................................................................. 52
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Author Articles and Podcasts ......................................... 53
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Helpful templates ........................................................... 55 1.
Sample Assessment log and Risk Profile detail ....... 55
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