The CEO's New Rules for Driving Strategic Changeinstruction, action and correctiontrain the manager, director and staff what to do, and how to do.give them a instruction and correct when need.monitor their action.RE: The CEO's New Rules for Driving Strategic ChangeThe first point above, Confront Reality, is THE single most counterproductive...
When it comes to solving your company’s biggest problems, focusing on what’s already working may be the best way to fix what’s wrong. How It Works AI involves a four-step process typically led by an outside consultant. The steps are usually done either in a...
College students have been engaged in various aspects of campus governance since nearly the beginning of the academy. This governance was formalized greatly by the academic freedom movement of 40 years ago, and the current system of shared governance has not adapted well to the changing nature of the commercial...
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- SurModics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRDX), a leading provider of drug delivery and surface modification technologies to the healthcare industry, today announced changes designed to improve the Company's ability to meet the growing needs of its customers while more effectively managing its operations and cost structure. ...
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation today announced several organizational changes aimed at both strengthening its operations outside of the United States, while ensuring the continued integrity and quality of its Hatteras Collection, makers of several leading brands of yachts and sportfishing boats. ...
Kathleen O'Hara Named Vice President / Marketing; Brad Moore Named Vice President / Targeted Media CHICAGO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chicago Tribune promoted Kathleen O'Hara, formerly its director / consumer marketing and sales, to vice president / marketing. Also, the company promoted Brad Moore, general manager...
FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The United States Army Aviation Missile Command AMCOM has awarded DynCorp International (NYSE:DCP) a contract to support the Kuwait Air Force KAF with a Maintenance Augmentation Team MAT for its Apache AH-64D aircraft fleet. The firm-fixed-price contract is valued at approximately $11.2 million for the first...
SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (NYSE: PBG) today announced a multiyear initiative designed to enhance the company's operating capabilities around the world. The restructuring program is expected to result in annualized pre-tax savings of $150 to $160 million upon completion. The initiative, which the company...
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Verenium Corporation , a pioneer in the development of next-generation cellulosic ethanol and high-performance specialty enzymes today announced the departure of John A. McCarthy, Jr. from the position of Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Jeffrey G. Black, Vice President and Chief Accounting...
DALLAS -- Regency Energy Partners LP (Nasdaq: RGNC) announced senior organizational changes today that are in alignment with the company's revised, strategic growth plan. Richard D. Moncrief has resigned to pursue other opportunities and no longer serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer. As a result,...
Changes Expected to Result in Cost Savings For 2009 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amex: JAV), a leading developer of novel products for pain management, today announced that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 15 percent. The reduction is intended to reduce Javelin's cost structure. ...
RONA (TSX: RON), the largest Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, renovation and gardening products, has announced changes to its organizational structure in its Operations and Marketing sectors. This initiative stems from RONA's 2008-2011 Strategic plan and aims at helping the company continue to grow while optimizing the entire RONA...
IRVINE, Calif. -- BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (OTC BB:BFRE.OB), a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, has been invited to present at the Cellulosic Ethanol Summit at the Westin Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables, FL, November 17 - 19, 2008....
Online travel leader improves structure to strengthen global marketplace offerings through brand focus BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expedia, Inc. , the world's leading online travel company, announced a new organizational structure that aligns its worldwide brands and technology functions to best support more than 60...
Senior Staff Promotions Enhance Implementation Efforts and Market Visibility BOSTON, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- MedAptusR, market leader for charge capture technologies, today announced changes to its senior management team resulting from the promotion of two seasoned employees. These changes largely stem from recent corporate expansion and increased...
Announces Executive Management Promotions and Appointments Organizational Changes Support Company's Revised Strategic Plan Focused on its Franchise Businesses NEW YORK -- NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) today announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer as well as several other key executive management promotions and...
ATLANTA -- A new book on crisis communication to be published by Kogan Page on 13th November 2008 (8th December in the US) takes a comprehensive look at crisis communication with a 'how-to' approach and an international view of the subject. The 20 authors are senior crisis communication consultants from...
KALAMAZOO, Mich., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stryker Corporation announced today a series of organization and leadership changes that leverage the Company's deep talent bench and position it for continued success. Si Johnson, Group President, MedSurg, has decided to retire following an exceptionally successful 29-year career with...
New service provides 'embedded expertise' where coaches and engineers are integrated with in-house teams for dramatic results REDMOND, Wash. and ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Software Agile Development Practices (Booth 310) -- SolutionsIQ Inc., a leader in Agile software development services, training, and consulting, today...