The Analysis Forums
Who knows everything?
You can never have all the experience and understanding that you will need, so sharing them will help you to get ahead
Paul Hodgson International business development manager, Forums International
paulhodgson@forumsinternational.co.uk
For me, one of the better quotes for this topic was made by Donald Rumsfeld, the now retired US secretary of state: “There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we do not know we do not know.” So why do we persist, as business owners
or employees of businesses, to believe we have all the answers, and the arrogance to believe that our answer is the correct one? Ego? I am always right, therefore I am! I am rapidly approaching 52 and recognise
that someone else may have a better solution; maybe a solution to my issue that they have already experienced and managed their way out of. Why would I not, at least take a few
moments and talk with them? Of course, issues are rarely exactly the same, but elements certainly can be. The reason is not for this short article, that
CCRInteractive This month, I also have a note from, Laurie Beagle, managing director of Forums International: “Thank you to all those who attended, presented and supported us at CCRInteractive,
the in association with
Marston Holdings, Exporting & International Trading Stream, on the 12th floor of the Guoman Tower Hotel on the 3 October. “We had nine presenters covering subjects
will take much longer to address and requires more than me to attempt to answer it. Just me: you get my opinion. But from a collection of people you get balance, shared views and experiences from which your forward motion will reveal itself. For over 25 years, Forums International has developed forums
where you and your peers spend time discussing current and future issues, both positive and potentially negative. How, as an interactive group, they plan to succeed, given the
nuances of their industry; and out the other side, a prosperous business with engaged employees. If you think you already know what happens at our meetings, then
you will be surprised. Come to one, for free, and see for yourself. Apart from using one day out of your calendar, what have you to lose?
November 2017 motion will reveal itself
collection of people you get balance, shared views and experiences from which your
Just me: you get my opinion. But
from a forward
such as: European Economy, Understanding Your Markets; Trading in the MENA Region; 50 Shades of KYC, International Credit Reporting; Managing the Virtual Credit Team; and Discussing the Options and Bringing Together External & Internal Information to Get Better Credit Decisions. “These comprised the day, together with
presentations from our sponsors, AICDP, Cedar Rose and Moreton Smith. “All the sessions were very informative
and interactive, however, due to the time available, all the above subjects needed to be covered in more detail. We are, therefore, adding them to future agendas at the forums we run.”
Future forums l 14 & 15 November – International Credit Forum – Amsterdam. l 16 November – International Apparel Forum – Birmingham. l 23 November – Business & Office Supplies Forum – Experian, Nottingham. l 7 & 8 December – International Telecoms Risk Forum – London. l 12 December – Export Credit Forum – London. l January 2018 – GDPR: Are you ready. It’s not too late YET! – London. CCR
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