Walking the Plank: strange fictions and strange truths in Pirates of the Caribbean

“Last time you left me with a gun and a shot,” says Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), about to be stranded on a small Caribbean island by the villainous Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). This scene demonstrates exactly the type of punishment that was inflicted on the wayward members of a pirate crew. Unfortunately, Sparrow is forced …

Make shared visions real and meaningful to all stakeholders

Peter Senge describes “building a shared vision” as “a practice of unearthing shared images of the future that encourage genuine engagement and enrollment rather than compliance.” Its description and application applies not only to teams and organizations, but also to couples, family units, and any group of people who come together for a common purpose. …

Fixed asset management for small businesses

Regardless of the type of business you run, you probably own properties that help you provide products and services. Your business assets are a valuable part of your operations and must be carefully maintained. Use a fixed asset management system to organize information about your business property. What are fixed assets? Fixed assets are the …