Michael Brown starts a consulting firm

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The thread discusses Michael Brown's transition from politics to starting a consultancy focused on disaster preparedness. Participants reflect on his past management experiences and share opinions on his new venture.

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Main Points Raised

  • Michael Brown expresses a desire to help people improve their disaster preparedness at home and in business, suggesting it is beneficial for the country.
  • Some participants recall past examples of Brown's management abilities, highlighting issues he addressed, such as pet evacuation during disasters.
  • There are humorous remarks about Brown's past communications and attire, suggesting a light-hearted view of his capabilities.
  • One participant questions the legitimacy of Brown's client list, implying skepticism about the consultancy's success.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that Brown's true talent may lie in comedy rather than disaster management.

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Participants express mixed feelings about Brown's consultancy, with some recalling his past management in a critical light while others engage in humor. There is no clear consensus on the effectiveness or credibility of his new venture.

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Participants reference past events and communications from Brown, which may influence their perceptions of his current consultancy. The discussion includes both serious reflections and humorous critiques, indicating varied interpretations of his capabilities.

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Readers interested in disaster preparedness, political transitions, or public management may find the discussion relevant.

rachmaninoff
Michael Brown, now being "retired" from the political world, has started a consultancy on Disaster Preparedness.

Michael Brown said:
"If I can help people focus on preparedness, how to be better prepared in their homes and better prepared in their businesses — because that goes straight to the bottom line — then I hope I can help the country in some way", Brown told the Rocky Mountain News for its Thursday editions.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051125/ap_on_re_us/brown_disasters
 
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For those of you too young to remember (e.g., the two-month-olds of PF), here are some earlier examples of Mr. Brown's talented management abilities:

Michael Brown (emails) said:
Subject: Pets
I want us to start planning for dealing with pets. If evacuees are refusing to leave because they can't take their pets with them, I understand that. So, we need to facilitate the evacuation of those people by figuring out a way to allow them to take their pets. Bill and Ron, this may not be an issue for you in AL and MS, but it is a huge issue in LA. Please get some sort of plan together to start handling the pets. Thanks, MB

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Subject: Dress Code
Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?

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Subject: Re: I know it's early, but...
I got it at Nordstroms. Email McBride and make sure she knows! Are you proud of me? Can I quit now? Can I go home?

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Subject: Re: New Orleans Update
If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire you'll really vomit. I ama fashion god!
[typo in original]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2005/images/11/03/brown.emails.pdf#search='Brown emails'
 
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Is this his client list?

"I'm doing a lot of good work with some great clients," Brown said. "My wife, children and my grandchild still love me. My parents are still proud of me."
 
Skyhunter said:
Is this his client list?
:smile: I wouldn't be surprised ! :smile:
 
It seems that his true calling was comedy.
 

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