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Modern IIoT systems demand a balance of safety, security, reliability, resilience, and privacy. This isn't just a tech challenge; it's a cultural one, bridging IT's obsession with privacy and OT's focus on safety. The 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐅), first released in 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟔, is now on 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐.𝟎, with its latest update in 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑. Over the years, it has evolved into a robust guide for securing IIoT systems, addressing the unique challenges of integrating IT and OT. The IISF is designed to help manufacturers build trustworthiness across systems by aligning safety, security, reliability, resilience, and privacy in a single framework. The 𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 (𝐒𝐌𝐌), first released in 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖, is a structured framework that builds on the IISF’s principles by helping organizations assess and improve their security practices. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞? • Securing legacy (brownfield) environments alongside modern, cloud-integrated systems. • Bridging the gap between IT (focused on data security) and OT (focused on operational safety). • Equipping manufacturers with tools to assess risks, address gaps, and build actionable security roadmaps. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 • 𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐅 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭" 𝐚𝐧𝐝 "𝐖𝐡𝐲": It explains what security goals organizations should aim for and why they matter in an IIoT context. • 𝐒𝐌𝐌 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐇𝐨𝐰": It helps organizations evaluate their current security maturity, define targets based on IISF principles, and create actionable roadmaps to achieve those targets. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡? Together, the IISF and SMM offer a top-down and bottom-up approach: • Start with the IISF to understand the overarching security needs for your IIoT systems. • Use the SMM to assess where you stand and implement practical improvements to achieve those needs. 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐅:  https://lnkd.in/eypinq3G 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐒𝐌: https://lnkd.in/e398Y9TU ******************************************* • Visit www.jeffwinterinsights.com for access to all my content and to stay current on Industry 4.0 and other cool tech trends • Ring the 🔔 for notifications!

The silent productivity killer you've never heard of... Attention Residue (and 3 strategies to fight back): The concept of "attention residue" was first identified by University of Washington business professor Dr. Sophie Leroy in 2009. The idea is quite simple: There is a cognitive cost to shifting your attention from one task to another. When our attention is shifted, there is a "residue" that remains in the brain and impairs our cognitive performance on the new task. Put differently, you may think your attention has fully shifted to the next task, but your brain has a lag—it thinks otherwise! It's relatively easy to find examples of this effect in your own life: • You get on a call but are still thinking about the prior call. • An email pops up during meeting and derails your focus. • You check your phone during a lecture and can't refocus afterwards. There are two key points worth noting here: 1. The research indicates it doesn't seem to matter whether the task switch is "macro" (i.e. moving from one major task to the next) or "micro" (i.e. pausing one major task for a quick check on some minor task). 2. The challenge is even more pronounced in a remote/hybrid world, where we're free to roam the internet, have our chat apps open, and check our phones all while appearing to be focused in a Zoom meeting. With apologies to any self-proclaimed proficient multitaskers, the research is very clear: Every single time you call upon your brain to move away from one task and toward another, you are hurting its performance—your work quality and efficiency suffer. Author Cal Newport puts it well: "If, like most, you rarely go more than 10–15 minutes without a just check, you have effectively put yourself in a persistent state of self-imposed cognitive handicap." Here are three strategies to manage attention residue and fight back: 1. Focus Work Blocks: Block time on your calendar for sprints of focused energy. Set a timer for a 45-90 minute window, close everything except the task at hand, and focus on one thing. It works wonders. 2. Take a Breather: Whenever possible, create open windows of 5-15 minutes between higher value tasks. Schedule 25-minute calls. Block those windows on your calendar. During them, take a walk or close your eyes and breathe. 3. Batch Processing: You still have to reply to messages and emails. Pick a few windows during the day when you will deeply focus on the task of processing and replying to these. Your response quality will go up from this batching, and they won't bleed into the rest of your day. Attention residue is a silent killer of your work quality and efficiency. Understanding it—and taking the steps to fight back—will have an immediate positive impact on your work and life. If you enjoyed this or learned something, share it with others and follow me Sahil Bloom for more in future! The beautiful visualization is by Roberto Ferraro.

How to Do Financial Due Diligence Before Selecting Stocks? Stock picking isn’t just about looking at charts and following trends—it’s about understanding the financial health of a company. Before investing, a structured Financial Due Diligence (FDD) process can help you avoid bad bets and spot strong opportunities. Here’s a framework to follow: 1. Understand the Business Model & Industry - What does the company do? - Who are its competitors? - Is it in a growing or declining industry? 2. Analyze the Financial Statements - Income Statement (Profit & Loss) – Revenue growth, profitability (Gross, Operating, Net Margins), EPS trends - Balance Sheet – Debt levels, cash reserves, working capital position - Cash Flow Statement – Operating cash flow vs. net income, free cash flow trends 3. Check Key Financial Ratios - Profitability: ROE, ROA, Gross & Operating Margins - Liquidity: Current Ratio, Quick Ratio - Leverage: Debt-to-Equity, Interest Coverage - Valuation: P/E Ratio, P/B Ratio, EV/EBITDA 4. Assess Management & Governance - Background & track record of leadership - Insider buying/selling trends - Transparency in disclosures & corporate governance 5. Review Competitive Position & Moat - Does the company have a sustainable competitive advantage (brand, network effect, patents, cost advantage)? 6. Industry Trends & Macroeconomic Factors - Economic cycles, inflation, interest rates - Global supply chain, geopolitical risks - Market trends affecting revenue streams 7. Cross-Check with Analyst Reports & News - Read Equity Research Reports, Investor Presentations, Credit Reports - Stay updated on company news, regulatory changes 8. Look at Historical Performance & Future Guidance - Compare past financials vs. projections - Evaluate management’s growth expectations 9. Risk Assessment & Downside Protection - What’s the worst-case scenario? - How resilient is the business in a downturn? 10. Compare with Peers & Make an Informed Decision No company operates in isolation—compare financials and valuations with competitors before buying. Smart investing is about discipline, not hype. By doing thorough due diligence, you increase your chances of picking winners while avoiding pitfalls. What’s your go-to method for analyzing stocks? Let’s discuss.

70% of change initiatives fail. (And it's rarely because the idea was bad.) Here's what actually kills transformation: You picked the wrong change model for the job. It's like performing surgery with a hammer. Sure, you're using a tool. But it's the wrong one. I've watched brilliant CEOs tank their companies this way: Using individual coaching (ADKAR) for company-wide transformation. Result: 200 people change. 2,000 don't. Running a massive 8-step program for a simple process fix. Result: 6 months wasted. Team exhausted. Nothing changes. Forcing top-down mandates when they needed subtle nudges. Result: Rebellion. Resentment. Resignation letters. Here's what nobody tells you about change: The size of your change determines your approach. Real examples from the field: 💡 Startup pivoting product: → Used Lewin's 3-stage (unfreeze old way, change, refreeze) → 3 months. Clean transition. Team aligned. 💡 Enterprise going digital: → Used Kotter's 8-step process → Created urgency first. Built coalition. Enabled action. → 18 months later: $50M in new revenue. 💡 Sales team adopting new CRM: → Used Nudge Theory → Made old system harder to access → Put new system as browser homepage → 95% adoption in 2 weeks. Zero complaints. The expensive truth: Wrong model = wasted months + burned budgets + broken trust Right model = faster adoption + sustained results + energized teams Warning signs you're using the wrong model: • High activity, low progress • People comply but don't commit • Changes revert within weeks • Energy drops as you push harder • "This too shall pass" becomes the motto Match your medicine to your ailment: Small behavior change? Nudge it. Individual performance? ADKAR it. Cultural shift? Influence it. Full transformation? Kotter it. Enterprise overhaul? BCG it. Stop treating every change like a nail. Start choosing the right tool for the job. Your next change initiative depends on it. Your team's trust demands it. Your company's future requires it. Save this. Share it with your leadership team. Because the next time someone says "people resist change," you'll know the truth: People don't resist change. They resist the wrong approach to change. P.S. Want a PDF of my Change Management cheat sheet? Get it free: https://lnkd.in/dv7biXUs ♻️ Repost to help a leader in your network. Follow Eric Partaker for more operational insights. — 📢 Want to lead like a world-class CEO? Join my FREE TRAINING: "The 8 Qualities That Separate World-Class CEOs From Everyone Else" Thu Jul 3rd, 12 noon Eastern / 5pm UK time https://lnkd.in/dy-6w_rx 📌 The CEO Accelerator starts July 23rd. 20+ Founders & CEOs have already enrolled. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dwndXMAk

Conflict is inevitable. Emotional intelligence is the antidote. This “conversation guide” is a blueprint for emotional intelligence in action. ✅ Every step here reflects self-awareness, empathy, impulse control, and respect for others’ perspectives — the core pillars of EQ. ✅ Difficult conversations often go wrong not because of what we say, but how and when we say it. ✅ Mastering these skills turns conflict into collaboration. ✅ You create safety, preserve dignity, and move toward solutions — not stand-offs. Bottom line: 🧠 The emotionally intelligent leader doesn’t avoid hard conversations because they know how to have them well. That’s where trust is built, relationships deepen, and real progress happens. Give it another read, and tell me what you think... HOW TO MASTER DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS 1️⃣ Timing Matters ❌ Don’t ambush someone when they’re stressed or busy. ✅ “Can we find a time that works for both of us?” 2️⃣ Starting With Empathy, Not Ego ❌ Don’t jump in with blame or judgment. ✅ Begin by acknowledging their perspective and emotions. 3️⃣ Staying Steady, Not Reactive ❌ Don’t snap back or shut down. ✅ “Okay, I hear you. Can you help me understand what happened?” 4️⃣ Tackling It Early ❌ Don’t let negative feelings fester. ✅ Bring up issues when they’re still small. 5️⃣ Creating The Right Setting ❌ Don’t have tough talks in public or around peers. ✅ “Mind if we step aside and talk in private for a minute?” 6️⃣ Focusing On The Issue ❌ Don’t bring up past grudges or performance issues. ✅ Stay on topic and address one concern at a time. 7️⃣ Finding Common Ground ❌ Don’t frame the conversation as “winning” vs. “losing.” ✅ “We both want [X] by [date and time], right?” 8️⃣ Accepting Responsibility ❌ Don’t deflect or minimize your role in the situation. ✅ “I could’ve handled that better — my bad.” 9️⃣ Avoiding Absolutes ❌ Don’t use words like “always,” “never,” or “impossible.” ✅ Recognize nuance and exceptions to patterns. 🔟 Offering Solutions ❌ Don’t just present problems without plans for moving forward. ✅ “Here’s what I think could help... what do you think?” --- ♻️ Repost if this resonates. ➕ Follow Travis Bradberry for more and sign up for my weekly LinkedIn newsletter. Do you want more like this? 👇 📖 My new book, "The New Emotional Intelligence" is now 10% off on Amazon and it's already a bestseller.

Basics of Cybersecurity: What Every Tech Professional Must Know Today In our world, cybersecurity knowledge isn't optional anymore. Let me share some actual numbers and practical insights that matter to every Tech professional: The Big Three Threats You Need to Know: 1. Phishing attacks cause 90% of all data breaches. These aren't just spam emails - they're sophisticated scams that can fool even experienced users. The fix? Strong email filters and two-factor authentication are your best defense. 2. Ransomware isn't just about paying ransom - companies lose millions in downtime alone. Regular backups and solid recovery plans are essential, not optional. 3. DDoS attacks can shut down your entire business in minutes. Cloud-based protection and load balancing aren't fancy extras - they're basic necessities. What has really worked in 2024: - End-to-end encryption for all sensitive data - Regular security training for all staff (not just IT) - Automated threat detection tools - Continuous system monitoring The Truth: Most successful attacks exploit basic security gaps. Good security isn't about complex solutions - it's about getting the fundamentals right every single day.

This isn't just another corporate restructuring. It's different this time: → These aren't juniors - they're cutting SENIOR roles → Many have 5+ years of experience → This is happening during peak consulting season Why?: → AI does in minutes what took analysts weeks → Clients now have their own data teams → SaaS platforms replaced implementation work → Premium fees are compressing as analysis gets commoditized The future of consulting: → Small, elite teams replace massive pyramids → On-demand talent replaces fixed benches → Only truly strategic work survives For the Big 4 firms holding onto the old model? EY just showed us their future. The question isn't whether consulting will change. It's whether they can change fast enough.

Ambiguity fuels drama. Leaders often assume drama comes from difficult personalities or interpersonal conflict. But what I see consistently in my work is that drama usually grows out of ambiguity, not tension. It tends to show up when teams have: - unclear roles - unspoken expectations - vague priorities - inconsistent accountability And when people don’t know what “good” looks like, they start filling in the blanks with: - assumptions - rumors - alliances - emotional narratives In the absence of clarity, people create stories, because they’re trying to make sense of what’s happening around them. That’s why I often use this Clarity × Accountability 2×2 in my work with teams. It makes the invisible obvious. When both are low, teams fall into the Drama Zone. When one is high and the other isn’t, people end up in Fear or Resentment. But when clarity and accountability rise together, conversations get cleaner, decisions stick, and the emotional noise quiets down. Most people aren’t trying to be difficult. They’re just trying to find their footing in the fog. When clarity is present, the drama usually takes care of itself. #drama #clarity #leadership #learning #conflict #accountability #teams

85% feel anxious stepping in front of an audience. And that’s perfectly normal. But here’s the thing: Leadership isn’t about having the loudest voice – it’s about commanding attention with confidence and clarity. Here’s how to do exactly that - even if speaking in public makes you nervous: 🔹 Grab Attention Fast You only get 10 seconds before people switch off. Skip the “Thanks for having me.” Lead with something bold, surprising, or personal. 👉 Example: “Everything you believe about leadership? It’s likely wrong.” 🔹 Command the Stage Your non-verbal cues speak before you open your mouth. Stand upright, hold eye contact, and pause intentionally. This signals authority - even if you’re nervous inside. 🔹 Slow Down and Stay Clear Anxious speakers often race through words. Slow down. Keep sentences sharp and pause often.  Remember: Impactful communication is about connection, not perfection. 🔹 Create Interaction, Not a Performance Forget memorizing scripts. Instead, invite your audience into the conversation.  👉 Example: “Who here has faced this challenge before?” 🔹 Leverage the BMW Principle True confidence = Body + Mind + Words working in harmony. BODY: Breathe, ground yourself, and use meaningful gestures. MIND: Focus on serving your audience, not impressing them. WORDS: Be clear, avoid fillers, and embrace pauses. 👉 Example: Before stepping up, pause, ground your feet, and remind yourself – they need this message. 🔹 Handle Q&A Like a Leader Q&A often derails weak communicators.  Use the ABC Technique to stay on message: A: Answer briefly. B: Bridge to your key point. C: Communicate with clarity. 🔹 Close with Impact Too many talks fade at the end. Be intentional. End with a single clear takeaway and inspire action.  👉 Example: “If you remember one thing — let it be this: [insert key idea here].” Leadership isn’t about loving public speaking. It’s about making people listen. 💡 What’s your best tip for owning the room? Share it below ⬇️ 📌 Follow me, Oliver Aust, for daily leadership communication insights that make people listen.

Most systems detect node or master failures using simple polling, and while this approach sounds straightforward, it has an interesting reliability issue... The typical approach is to observe a node directly. This usually means pinging it, checking if a port is open, or running a lightweight query to confirm it is alive. On paper, this seems fine, but all of these methods share the same weakness - what if the observer itself is wrong? In a distributed setup, network glitches are normal. Temporary packet loss, routing hiccups, or partial network partitions can easily make a healthy node appear unreachable to the observer. The usual way to deal with this is to retry multiple times and declare failure after the n-th consecutive failure. This creates a classic tradeoff. If n is small (or polling happens frequently), failure detection becomes fast, but false positives increase. A short-lived network blip can trigger an unnecessary failover, which can sometimes be more disruptive than the original issue. If n is large (or polling intervals are longer), false positives decrease, but real failures take longer to detect. That delay directly increases downtime. But there is a more reliable way to think about this problem when you already have a cluster of nodes available. Instead of relying on a single observer repeatedly polling a target node, you can allow multiple nodes in the cluster to independently perform health checks. The system then treats a node as failed only when a majority of observers agree that the node is unreachable. This consensus-based approach reduces the risk of false positives caused by network partitioning. Even if one observer loses connectivity, the rest of the cluster can still provide an accurate view of system health. Consensus is costly, so this approach is not the most cost-efficient. However, it can be very useful if your system is large enough and distributed across multiple geographies.