The Focused Manager: Elevate Your Impact
Systems thinking makes managers more effective. Level up by considering the connections among personal, technical, operational, and complex systems.
Tag: Guest Author
Second Chance at Success
Convicts face challenges long after incarceration ends, not the least of which is finding gainful employment. Guest author Lincoln Garrick explores the potential in giving a second chance to Alaskans with a criminal record.
Reconstruction Costs: A Tricky Variable in Commercial Property Insurance
Columnist Sean Dewalt breaks down the trick to fully insuring commercial property: valuation tools to realistically measure reconstruction cost.
Homer Harbor
A hub for fishing and pleasure boats across the Gulf of Alaska, even Alaska’s largest single-basin harbor needs additional capacity. Jenny Carroll with the City of Homer has the latest on an engineering study for expanding the harbor.
Are You Flying by the Seat of Your Pants?
While emergency planning may seem daunting, small businesses often benefit the most from such preparation. Guest author Daniel Hoffman of Hoffman Consulting itemizes the steps to take.
Better Business Bureau: Three Ways to Keep a Marketing Budget Under $10,000
Three realistic and affordable ways to boost business, build trust, and attract customers without breaking a small business budget.
Wealth of the Arctic: Trade, trends, and opportunity at northern latitudes
Overall economic output from the Arctic is currently low compared to other global regions, but it has been increasing due to climate change and new technology.
2024 USACE Infrastructure Projects
The US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is preparing for a productive 2024 construction season, with major projects around the state.
Comparing MSHA & OSHA
The federal government has two administrations within the Department of Labor that oversee workplace safety: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
JA of Alaska Builds Workforce Foundations
Junior Achievement of Alaska is doing its part to build a qualified, quality workforce to power Alaska’s future, setting up the state’s youth for career and financial success.