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Posts for November 2013

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The Paralysis of Analysis

November 21, 2013  by  Lynn Nordby
Category:  Management

“A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week." - George S. Patton
Clearly the General was talking about a battle plan, but I've heard this point paraphrased in regard to just about any activity. What makes this so?

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Do We Really Need to Pass a Budget by Year’s End?

Do We Really Need to Pass a Budget by Year’s End?

November 20, 2013  by  Paul Sullivan
Category:  Budgets and Budgeting

Is it really necessary for our city or county to adopt a budget by December 31? I mean, how bad could it be if we don’t? It could be bad! State law requires that cities and counties adopt a budget for ...

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E-Cigarettes - Can They Be Used in Public Places or Places of Employment?

November 6, 2013  by  Paul Sullivan
Category:  Licensing and Regulation

In 2005, the voters approved Initiative 901, prohibiting smoking in public places and places of employment; that initiative is now codified in chapter 70.160 RCW.  Under RCW 70.160.020(1), the terms “smoke” and “smoking” are...

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