Values tell you where you want to get to. Without them, we are just spinning the bottle. Objectives turn those values into directions, and this article focuses on them.
Mark Otto
‘Wanna Bet?’ Making Decisions Under Uncertainty
Mark Otto and MinJae Lee discuss a principle proposed by poker pro and cognitive psychologist Annie Duke: Treat decisions as bets.
Taking the Opportunities the WSS Has Given
As the Washington Statistical Society celebrates its 100th anniversary, Mark Otto reflects on how his chapter offered more opportunities than he ever imagined.
Committee on Career Development Helps Newbies Network Like Pros
The ASA’s Committee on Career Development hosted its annual networking session, titled “Networking Like a Pro: A Guided Networking Session,” this year at JSM, supporting ASA President Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar’s initiative on mentoring. The event provided students and early-career statisticians an opportunity to practice networking in a friendly environment before heading out to meet and greet throughout the conference.
Management Tips from Reyna—My Cleaning Lady
Statistician Mark Otto learns a tip or two about organization and management from his cleaning lady, Renya.