{"id":1640,"date":"2019-03-14T13:10:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T20:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/?p=1640"},"modified":"2019-03-14T13:10:49","modified_gmt":"2019-03-14T20:10:49","slug":"building-bridges-closing-gaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/building-bridges-closing-gaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Bridges: Closing Gaps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow Storm and blizzard conditions here in Golden, Colorado&#8230; That said, wanted to share some thoughts&#8211;building bridges: closing gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be challenging to come up with a workable solution to a pressing issue, especially when under stress and the demands of day to day, not to mention the need to consider the Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, sound advise requires pulling apart the matter to the core and then sharing a plan to best build bridges and close gaps \u2014 something which is more art than science\u00a0\u263a.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/global-business\/willingness-to-change\/\">Critical thinking<\/a> is a key component in this process, too, as it goes beyond rudimentary decision-making. It often involves the ability to analyze multiple data points and make an intelligent, practical interpretation or decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I find when presented with a business issue clear thinking is a must. I have found stepping away amid the process valuable and useful. Martial arts and bouldering are a big part of this recharge and re-focus routine.&nbsp; I find after a demanding workout session constructive thoughts flow along with clear thinking. Both needed to tackle the challenges of Korea facing business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On martial arts, it has been a lifetime endeavor&#8211; entering my 47<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;year of training, teaching and study.&nbsp; Like with martial arts where I have been fortunate to have studied in the most disciplined, traditional and demanding of the arts, I take my bouldering serious, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarding bouldering, it\u2019s a form of intense low height (up to 20 feet) rock climbing without the use of ropes or harnesses. Most often we climb on small rock formations (boulders) or in a climbing gym on artificial rock. Bouldering is not to be confused with free soloing, the later made famous in this year\u2019s Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo and risk-seekers climbing above safe heights, where a fall would always result in serious injury or death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/apis.mail.yahoo.com\/ws\/v3\/mailboxes\/@.id==VjN-TdOLO0o4wHfw8jcT8z6hVsgIERDnI4vnji9eZBicGuAb8m0dyo0hCwQoQPJ5k_qUpXSQPIt7834jXjyRXCwNNg\/messages\/@.id==AJhHz3NDIC97XIluOQqySF0jOsU\/content\/parts\/@.id==2\/thumbnail?appId=YMailNorrin&amp;downloadWhenThumbnailFails=true&amp;pid=2\" alt=\"building bridges, closing gaps\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living in Golden, Colorado has its benefits\u2026. Golden, Colorado is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, only fifteen minutes from the heart of Denver but a world apart. Golden is also home of the internationally famous American Alpine Club and nearby some of the best climbing in the Americas\u2026 It also has an Earth Trek climbing gym and it\u2019s not uncommon to find some the best sport climbers in the world training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Now, how these ties into Korea facing work\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I noted above, I find a constructive thinking process a must when a solid solution is required for a perplexing business issue. Adding a layer of concern and pressure are the ramifications for clients if not addressed and resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other cases, clear thinking is needed when I see a situation unfolding with long range implications, but the client often burdened with presentism and day to day workload and needs to be nudged to act\u2026 Again, in this situation and after years of Korea facing work, I have seen the ramifications if no action is taken\u2014with most downsides avoidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With work centering on\u2014Strategy, People <g class=\"gr_ gr_4 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"4\" data-gr-id=\"4\">and<\/g> Culture\u2026and always the element of Korea, I\u2019m here to discuss your challenges. 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