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It's a Matter of Trust
It's a Matter of Trust Based on a decades-long study, honesty is the most important quality in a leader. This article addresses ways to establish trust with their co-workers.- Authors: Mitchell Stephenson
- Date: Mar 2018
- Competency: Communication>Active listening; Communication>Oral communication; Communication>Persuasive communication; Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Leadership>Influence; Relationship Management>Staff management and motivation; Relationship Management>Team leadership
- Publication Name: The Stepping Stone
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Management skills; Actuarial Profession>Professional development
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Becoming a More Effective Innovator
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. Jaffe By Jay M. Jaffe In ...- Authors: Jay Jaffe
- Date: Aug 2016
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Leadership>Thought leadership; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Professional development
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From the Chair
From the Chair An update from the EAS chairperson on four topics of importance to all EAS members. By Thomas L. Totten By Thomas L. Totten I would like to keep everyone updated on four different ...- Authors: Thomas Totten
- Date: Nov 2015
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills
- Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills
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An Actuary in the World of Six Sigma
An Actuary in the World of Six Sigma Describes Six Sigma and how actuaries can use it. An Actuary in the World of Six Sigma by David W. Dickson This article shines a light on the shroud of ...- Authors: David Dickson
- Date: Feb 2005
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills
- Publication Name: The Actuary Magazine
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Competencies
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Passing the Torch Interview Series-An Interview with Simon Curtis
Passing the Torch Interview Series-An Interview with Simon Curtis This article continues the Passing the Torch Interview Series. Linda Liu and Amanda Jacques invite Simon Curtis, currently ...- Authors: Yi Liu, Simon Curtis
- Date: May 2013
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Professional Values>Ethical standards
- Publication Name: Actuary of the Future
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Management skills; Actuarial Profession>Professional associations; Global Perspectives>Expatriate experience; Global Perspectives>Global markets
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Passing the Torch Series: An Interview with Mark Freedman
Passing the Torch Series: An Interview with Mark Freedman Cassie He and Linda Liu, two actuarial students, invite Mark Freedman, the President-Elect of SOA to share with us his experience as an ...- Authors: Mark Freedman
- Date: Apr 2013
- Competency: Communication>Active listening; Communication>Difficult message delivery; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Leadership>Influence; Leadership>Mentoring; Leadership>Professional network leverage; Professional Values>Ethical standards; Relationship Management>Relationships and trust; Relationship Management>Staff management and motivation; Relationship Management>Team leadership
- Publication Name: Actuary of the Future
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Management skills; Actuarial Profession>Professional development; Actuarial Profession>Qualifications
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The Stepping Stone
The Stepping Stone The Stepping Stone issue 60, November 2015 influence decisions;interpersonal skills;management skills;Professional Development;Time management;career planning;Computer Science; ...- Authors: Society of Actuaries
- Date: Nov 2015
- Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Leadership>Change management; Leadership>Influence; Relationship Management>Relationships and trust; Relationship Management>Staff management and motivation; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: The Stepping Stone
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills; Actuarial Profession>Professional development
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Academia Meets Business―Case Study of a Startup Just Starting
Academia Meets Business―Case Study of a Startup Just Starting Read about the causes that led to the formation of a startup and how it intends to accomplish it's goals. By Thomas L. Totten By ...- Authors: Thomas Totten
- Date: Nov 2015
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills
- Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills
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From The Editor
From The Editor A brief look at each article from this edition. By Carlos Fuentes By Carlos Fuentes This issue is about innovation and entrepreneurship. A first step to discuss innovation could be ...- Authors: Carlos Eduardo Fuentes
- Date: Mar 2017
- Competency: Communication>Oral communication; Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Leadership>Change management; Leadership>Influence; Leadership>Professional network leverage; Leadership>Thought leadership; Relationship Management>Relationships and trust; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Strategic Insight and Integration>Effective decision-making; Strategic Insight and Integration>Management partnership; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: Innovators & Entrepreneurs
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Alternative careers; Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills
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The Art of the Start
The Art of the Start The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki By Kevin Pledge The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki This is not a manual, but rather a collection of practical tips that most people who ...- Authors: Kevin J Pledge
- Date: Aug 2016
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Leadership>Change management; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view
- Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Alternative careers; Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills