Garry Kasparov – Taking Risks Pays Off – Nordic Business Forum

Garry Kasparov, the Russian chess grandmaster explains why taking risks often pays off. By sharing his learnings from the chess world, Kasparov encourages companies to improve their strategies by becoming more self-aware. Key Points: • Decision-making is personal – the key to making good decisions is to understand yourself. • Circumstances should determine strategy. • Understanding the big picture is essential, but it often requires taking risks. • Risk is always worth taking; it opens up new opportunities and markets. Questions to consider: • How can you better understand yourself and your company? • What are the questions that can help you make the right decisions? • What can you learn from your failures? • What risks can you take to find new opportunities? You can also find a written summary of the keynote at https://www.nbforum.com/event-summaries/ #nbforum #nbforum2015

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