In Part 1 of the Plights of the Round Table, the executive staff of Camelot was working on the strategic plan for the following year.

Morgan, the CEO, needs to decide how to spend her limited budget for the best interest of Camelot.

Lana, the VP of Sales, thinks they should invest in horses for their knights.

Susan, the CISO, would rather the money go to upgrading the castle wall and building a moat.

Smith, the COO, is content to have a major pothole filled.

Barbara, the Chief Compliance Officer, wants to ensure they pass their audits so that she doesn’t lose her head.

The first day of meetings has wrapped up. Smith and Barbara both have budgets that are staying relatively flat. Lana and Susan, however, have been tasked to come back the next day with hard numbers in order to make their cases. The VP of Sales decided to head home and spend a cozy evening digging into spreadsheets. Susan, on the other hand, needed to unwind and seek out some advice from a friend, so she decided to visit the local gambling hall.

By the time Susan arrived, a healthy crowd had gathered to exchange their money for a bit of hope; each patron thinking, “tonight will be my lucky night!” As the lively staff walked the floor, generously pouring drinks along their way, the hopeful gamblers played their cards, threw their dice, and tossed their chips. Cries of lucky numbers, cheers of triumph, and groans of loss created a festive din. The CISO found a table from which to take it all in.

Although not a gambler herself, Susan came for the exceptional food and to observe. There is much to be learned from watching the intricate interplay of humanity here.  As well as (Read more...)