We have all heard the nostrum "those who understand compound interest collect it and those who do not pay it".  I am convinced "those who understand compounding under uncertainty can plan for the future, and those who do not may be in for an unpleasant surprise.   The underlying concept behind compounding under uncertainty can be found at my linkedIn profile along with my beliefs on leadership and agile organizations.

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