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- Conflict at Work May Be the Snake Under the Rug (Part 1 of 2)
- Once upon a time there was a rug merchant who saw that a beautiful carpet he acquired had a large bump in its center. He gently stepped on the bump to flatten it out. He succeeded, but the bump reappeared in a new spot beneath the carpet. He jumped on...
- White papers 2006-10-10
- Steps to Construct a Solid, Squeak-Free Floor System
- If not installed properly, floor systems can squeak, buckle, and cause nail-pop. To cut callbacks due to these problems, follow the simple floor construction steps below. APA recommends a glued floor system. Use dry materials such as I-joists or dry lumber. Dry lumber is more dimensionally stable than green lumber....
- White papers 2003-05-27
- Removing The Speed Bumps From Your Project Schedule
- Most projects have to drive through a bumpy road. However, companies that overcome the barriers to projects come out to be real winners. Researches indicate that removing speed bumps can help in reducing project duration. A project that usually takes a month to complete can be accomplished in less than...
- White papers 2002-04-01
- Succeeding At Breakthrough Innovation: Turning Ideas into Realities
- From the executive summary: ‘Two kinds of impediments affect innovation in nearly every organization. The impediments are roadblocks and speed bumps. Roadblocks are cultural norms, meaning they are created by groups of people. Because they are group based, they are more difficult to identify and more challenging to eradicate. Speed...
- White papers 2001-04-01
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- Helpareporter.com Hits a Speed Bump
- Helpareporter.com Hits a Speed BumpLove HAROAs we discussed this morning, I really appreciate Peter's Help a Reporter Out...talk about connected! I can see your point about Peter keeping up with the times, but these are his contacts and it seems that his subscribers should be respectful of that. Thanks for...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-08
- Dealing With Human Speed Bumps!
- Organizations can make effective use of speed bumps to avoid reckless or badly though-out decisions. Some behaviours which commonly used by human speed bumps are pointing out negative or problematic aspects of a plan, process, or change, presenting their objections (sometimes with well thought out reasons, sometimes with only vague,...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- Preventing Internal Security Breaches
- Security is always on the minds of system administrators. As Intranets have evolved from glorified online cafeteria menus and corporate memos to robust information portals and mission critical applications, the bar has been raised to protect the castle from critters and other unwanted spooks that go bump in the night.
- White papers 2006-07-13
- Bully: Coping With Insensitive And Intimidating People
- As adults we no longer run into bullies on the playground, but we certainly bump into them in the workplace - and the feelings of helplessness, anger, and even fear can be just as devastating as when we were children. But a number of simple techniques often can prompt a...
- White papers 2002-11-01
- Bitten By An ASP
- Article states that with M&A activity hotting up in the IT sector, customers may want to redo their contracts with tech outsourcers. It describes the bump in M&A activity, which has serious repercussions for companies that outsource their applications hosting. To avoid unpleasant surprises, tech consultants advise finance chiefs to...
- White papers 2003-07-03
- Managing Sudden Sales Increases
- From the executive summary: ‘In the wake of recent terrorist attacks, many businesses are struggling with decreasing sales figures. On the other hand, some companies are seeing the opposite effect: a dramatic increase in demand for their products and services. Managing a sudden upturn in sales can be just as...
- White papers 2001-10-01
- 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailers
- A finish gun is at the heart of any trim carpenter's tool kit. Production carpenters may favor 16-gauge tools because the fasteners are cheaper. The 15-gauge fasteners are collated at an angle, so the guns work better in tight spaces. Most guns have adequate driving power, but some are better...
- White papers 2002-06-01
- Helpareporter.com Hits a Speed Bump
- Helpareporter.com (HARO) is a wonderful new free service that collects queries from reporters seeking sources and passes them along to PR pros. But it hit a speed bump yesterday that could ultimately doom the service. Turns out one of the subscribers was republishing the emails from HARO...
- Blog posts 2008-04-08
- Managing the Complex Logistics of Global Trade
- Managing the trade functions of global business today is not very easy. Along with changing market conditions, companies bump into hundreds of import/export rules and regulations centered on tariffs, customs-clearing procedures, intellectual property, labor laws, and environmental protection, all differing by region and country. Add to that list of current...
- White papers 2003-08-01
- Aegis Is Up, Interpublic is Down
- London-based firm Aegis saw a nice bump in stock price today. Via the Guardian UK: Shares in marketing services group Aegis rose 4.5% this morning after it reported a strong start to the year with an 8.3% rise in organic growth in the first quarter. ...
- Blog posts 2008-05-01
- US Automakers Shift Gears
- After a decade of acquisitions of and mergers with European luxury brands (see DaimlerChrysler, Ford and Volvo, GM and Saab), American automakers are refocusing their energies on their core brands and the domestic market. In the latest news, Ford has decided to entertain offers for its...
- Blog posts 2007-07-17
- United Raises Change Fee from $100 to $150
- I know I recently wrote about the wonders of ancillary revenue, but I think it's important to note that not all attempts at creating this kind of value are going to work. One airline is trying to put that theory to the test . . . United has raised...
- Blog posts 2008-04-22
- Learning From Operating System Earth
- The earth's biosphere -- the area that supports life -- has been in operation for 3.5 billion years, nourishing an incredible array of life forms. Do you think your business can learn a thing or two about sustainability from an operating system that has worked and evolved...
- Blog posts 2008-02-22
- He Said, She Said--and Why Hillary Needs to Know the Difference
- Women who try to negotiate for higher pay may be penalized for their efforts: True or False? Many of the women I know, not to mention my wife, would quickly check the True box on that question. Many male managers, I think, might have a different...
- Blog posts 2007-11-07
- Activist Shareholders Welcomed as Stakeholders (Finally)
- Big pharma company Pfizer announced today that it will hold regular face-to-face meetings with its largest shareholders, setting an important precedent in the post-Enron "sunshine" era of investor relations. As BusinessWeek's Jena McGregor notes in her blog post, Pfizer's move may be a reaction to "2006's fireworks-laden meeting," when shareholders...
- Blog posts 2007-06-29
- Virgin America Adds Long Haul Flights, JetBlue Cuts Them
- I'm back from my Peruvian travels. Did you miss me? Yeah, I didn't think so. There were some very interesting developments in transcontinental flying while I was gone, and I think it's important to note how two similar airlines are reacting the current market conditions. First...
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
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