August 2016
CONTENTS
- From the Chairperson
- From the Editors
- Becoming a More Effective Innovator
- Energize your Clients and Audiences
- Book Recommendation from Kevin Pledge
- Should I Get an MBA in Addition to an FSA? Predictions, Perspectives, Analysis and Reflections
- Book Recommendation from Mark Spong
- The 10 Percent Entrepreneur
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From the Chairperson
An explanation of the section’s new name: Entrepreneurial and Innovation Section (E&I). By Tom TottenFull Article -
From the Editors
“Entrepreneurship and Innovation are the themes of our section. Can we map them?” The articles in this issue answer that question and more. By Stephen James and Carlos FuentesFull Article -
Becoming a More Effective Innovator
The author discusses aspects of innovation that may help actuaries be more effective participants in product innovation. By Jay M. JaffeFull Article -
Energize your Clients and Audiences
When presenting their work, some people are able to energize and elicit an enthusiastic acceptance, while others tend to "deflate" the room. The authors offer suggestions for being in the first group. By Jim Poage and Jennifer PoageFull Article -
Book Recommendation from Kevin Pledge
The Art of the Start by Guy KawasakiFull Article -
Should I Get an MBA in Addition to an FSA? Predictions, Perspectives, Analysis and Reflections
The question of pursuing and MBA is thoroughly addressed with pros and cons. By Mark SpongFull Article -
Book Recommendation from Mark Spong
Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and Happiness by Thaler and SunsteinFull Article -
The 10 Percent Entrepreneur
An interview with Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur. Readers will glean some of McGinnis’ insights and understand how they can apply specifically to actuaries. Interview by Stephen CamilliFull Article