Alla Valente
@allavalente.bsky.social
Principal Analyst @Forrester covering risks & regs. #Risk is NOT a dirty 4-letter word! Recovering marketer, wannabe chef, proud New Yorker. #ERM #GRC #TPRM #CLM. Views are my own.
The power of proper punctuation. And grammar.
Caring about when to use "who" versus when to use "whom," in this climate? It matters, Mary Norris, a former copy editor at The New Yorker, writes. “Keeping up standards is the only way to show the bastards that they will not beat us in the end." Learn the correct way to use "who" and “whom.”
The Comma Queen’s Lesson on “Who” Versus “Whom”
Does civilization depend on the proper use of “who” and “whom”?
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July 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The power of proper punctuation. And grammar.
It's more than a jingle, it's the cry of an entire generation. "Calgon, take me away!"
June 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It's more than a jingle, it's the cry of an entire generation. "Calgon, take me away!"
I’m “Even Steven”. Delayed & no upgrade but I get to sit next to Stevie Nicks. #AnalystLife #OrigamiElevate #AnalystTravel
April 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I’m “Even Steven”. Delayed & no upgrade but I get to sit next to Stevie Nicks. #AnalystLife #OrigamiElevate #AnalystTravel
I wonder if Forrester will grant me sabbatical if I take this summer job? Hmmm #sidehustle
The Onion summer writing fellowship is seeking applicants! It's six months, good salary and benefits.
This year's applicants do NOT have to complete the Eating Challenge, as it turns out this does not adhere to Illinois labor law. We apologize to those who have died in the past.
This year's applicants do NOT have to complete the Eating Challenge, as it turns out this does not adhere to Illinois labor law. We apologize to those who have died in the past.
Writing Fellowship, Summer 2025 at The Onion
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March 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I wonder if Forrester will grant me sabbatical if I take this summer job? Hmmm #sidehustle
Boston bound w #Brooklyn bagel in tow. Can’t wait to see #Forrester colleagues & clients. Bagels are for the colleagues, not the clients.
February 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Boston bound w #Brooklyn bagel in tow. Can’t wait to see #Forrester colleagues & clients. Bagels are for the colleagues, not the clients.
So many groundhogs, but which who’s right? You’ll never guess… while not quite as rigorous as a #Forrester Wave, he’re the evaluative research on the early spring prediction market. Staten Island Chuck leads the pack. And I’m ready for the early spring. www.noaa.gov/heritage/sto...
Grading the groundhogs
In honor of Groundhog Day and in the spirit of fun, we pitted groundhogs from all over the United States against each other — and data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information — to s...
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February 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
So many groundhogs, but which who’s right? You’ll never guess… while not quite as rigorous as a #Forrester Wave, he’re the evaluative research on the early spring prediction market. Staten Island Chuck leads the pack. And I’m ready for the early spring. www.noaa.gov/heritage/sto...
This NYC girl just rooted for the Eagles. The things we do for our kids!
January 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This NYC girl just rooted for the Eagles. The things we do for our kids!
Trump issues EO on AI that reads like a concept of a plan w/180-day timeline to develop such plan. Now we’re cooking with gas! #AI #risk #regulation
January 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Trump issues EO on AI that reads like a concept of a plan w/180-day timeline to develop such plan. Now we’re cooking with gas! #AI #risk #regulation
All I wanted was a new dish soap dispenser. I did NOT expect instructions, batteries & a remote control! 🙀
January 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
All I wanted was a new dish soap dispenser. I did NOT expect instructions, batteries & a remote control! 🙀
What’s your favorite holiday tune? I’ll take “Dominic The Donkey” all day long! youtu.be/iRMjEYlK4PU?...
dominick the donkey - Google Search
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December 19, 2024 at 2:26 AM
What’s your favorite holiday tune? I’ll take “Dominic The Donkey” all day long! youtu.be/iRMjEYlK4PU?...
Behold… the Black Manhattan. Everything you love about a Manhattan w/o the Vermouth. #cocktailing
December 14, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Behold… the Black Manhattan. Everything you love about a Manhattan w/o the Vermouth. #cocktailing
“Mocha Mousse”? Are you kidding me Pantone? The 2025 color of the year is a dessert? C’mon, y’all can do better. Bring back Oxblood! www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/12...
Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is a win for quiet luxury
Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is Mocha Mousse.
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December 6, 2024 at 12:35 AM
“Mocha Mousse”? Are you kidding me Pantone? The 2025 color of the year is a dessert? C’mon, y’all can do better. Bring back Oxblood! www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/12...
Exactly one week from today, Cody Scott & I will have delivered our keynote at #Forrester #security #risk summit & will be enjoying a cocktail with clients & colleagues. Will you be there? Drop me a note.
December 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Exactly one week from today, Cody Scott & I will have delivered our keynote at #Forrester #security #risk summit & will be enjoying a cocktail with clients & colleagues. Will you be there? Drop me a note.
Am I the only one whose Butterball came with a Crackerjack prize? Look what I found inside among the giblets!
November 30, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Am I the only one whose Butterball came with a Crackerjack prize? Look what I found inside among the giblets!
The best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey soup that follows.
November 30, 2024 at 11:35 PM
The best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey soup that follows.
To brine, or not to brine. That is the question! And I have 3 days to find an answer. Who has an opinion?
November 25, 2024 at 11:39 PM
To brine, or not to brine. That is the question! And I have 3 days to find an answer. Who has an opinion?
Those who know me, know I have a potty mouth. I’m putting this on my holiday list…
November 23, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Those who know me, know I have a potty mouth. I’m putting this on my holiday list…
With so many familiar faces joining Blue Sky, it’s starting to feel like home.
November 22, 2024 at 10:47 PM
With so many familiar faces joining Blue Sky, it’s starting to feel like home.
Oof! That’s one heck of a third-party risk! #TPRM bestlifeonline.com/clonazepam-a...
Recall of Common Anxiety Medication Expanded Over "Life-Threatening" Mistake, FDA Says
More clonazepam tablets have been pulled due to mislabeling.
bestlifeonline.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Oof! That’s one heck of a third-party risk! #TPRM bestlifeonline.com/clonazepam-a...
Leaving Boston, but not until I get my fill.
November 19, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Leaving Boston, but not until I get my fill.
Boston bound to spend the day with the amazing @sandycarielli.bsky.social. Gonna roll up our sleeves (literally) and make meatballs. Also, I may or may not have smuggled some Brooklyn bagels in my carryon. I guess TSA dogs aren’t trained to sniff out sesame, poppy, onion …
November 17, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Boston bound to spend the day with the amazing @sandycarielli.bsky.social. Gonna roll up our sleeves (literally) and make meatballs. Also, I may or may not have smuggled some Brooklyn bagels in my carryon. I guess TSA dogs aren’t trained to sniff out sesame, poppy, onion …
New research! The three lines of defense model (3LOD) no longer works for managing #risk (assuming it ever did). You know it, I know it. So what now? This 👇https://www.forrester.com/blogs/stop-defending-the-three-lines-of-defense/
Stop Defending The Three Lines Of Defense
Learn how a continuous risk management approach can replace the three lines of defense (3LOD) concept for more holistic risk management.
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November 16, 2024 at 4:22 PM
New research! The three lines of defense model (3LOD) no longer works for managing #risk (assuming it ever did). You know it, I know it. So what now? This 👇https://www.forrester.com/blogs/stop-defending-the-three-lines-of-defense/
Spinach ravioli, brown butter, butternut squash, walnuts, figs.
November 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Spinach ravioli, brown butter, butternut squash, walnuts, figs.
New here & totally overthinking my first post. Do I post about my food or my research?
November 16, 2024 at 4:05 PM
New here & totally overthinking my first post. Do I post about my food or my research?