Description: Beyond technical skills, actuaries must be outstanding communicators and influences in order to maintain the critical roles they play within insurance organizations. Early career development is focused on building a strong technical and industry foundation. Once this foundation is in place, however, actuaries must quickly adapt to being submerged in a fast-paced, results-oriented business environment that requires the ability to communicate effectively and, more importantly, influence those around you. This article is intended to educate young actuarial professionals on key business influencing skills that will be beneficial in the near term as well as throughout their careers. The main focus is on influencing peers.

Description: This article describes the advantages of focusing on outcomes rather than “to-dos” in effective time management.

Description: Review of the book "Common Knowledge: How Companies Thrive by Sharing What They Know"

Description: Section chair Jeff Passmore encourages active participation in the section.

Description: This article is about the benefits of single-tasking which promises you will be happier and more successful. Tips are provided for success.

Description: Article covers how we can make the most of our time, both professionally and personally, through prioritizing and simplifying.

Description: This article is about focusing on what you can do and choosing to make the best of any situation.

Description: August 2017 Crossword Puzzle.

Description: This article names the keynote speaker for the 1995 Annual Meeting, who is George F. Will, a nationally renowned journalist.

Description: Innovation has become a fashionable concept, but what does it really mean? Are the concepts of innovation and invention synonyms? Is innovation a good thing? If so, why so many oppose it? If we want to become innovators, what considerations should be kept in mind? Are there examples of innovative thought in the actuarial field? If so, can you think of some of them? If you want answers to these questions please read Jay Jaffe’s article, Becoming a More Effective Innovator. Innovation is a big idea in the business education, so much so that many MBA programs are including courses on the subject, so much so that, as we know, our Section is called Entrepreneurial & Innovation.