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- Group Dynamics: Learning to Work With Control Freaks
- A few months ago, I wrote a post about one of the major components of our MBA program -- "group learning." Many of our classes include a group project or group homework. At the time, I was highly optimistic about my team's group dynamics. We all have...
- Blog posts 2008-03-12
- Replacing R&D with Networked Innovators
- Great companies were once known by the inventions developed in their R&D centers such as AT&T Bell Labs, IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center, and Xerox PARC. But in today's world, where innovators, designers, and powerful production partners are scattered across the globe, it's less important...
- Blog posts 2007-12-04
- Finding the Value in Wasted Time
- Tonight, I sat in class and listened to my fellow classmates summarize points from a textbook. Let me repeat that. Tonight, I, a 31-year-old graduate student, sat in class and listened to other grad students basically read from a college textbook. (Oh, I also...
- Blog posts 2007-12-03
- Facing Facts: A Manager's Guide to Creating a Reliable Organization
- The problem with creating a reliable organization isn't what management doesn't know about it; the fact is, it's what they think they know that's wrong. This article helps companies to improve and helps them to understand the business facts of life. It also includes few of the business facts. Most...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- Ready To Be Rational?: If You Can't Answer These Questions, Is Your Business Really Rational?
- In a rational business, daily operating decisions are made based on facts - accurate and timely facts about costs, products, margins, productivity, customers, and profitability. A few characteristics of metals companies likely contribute to the dearth of fact-based decision making. One, margins are tight - very, very tight - because...
- White papers 2007-06-22
- Discover How A Touch of Emotions Can Lead To Better Interview
- How many times have you search for job interview tips only to discover oodles of interview material so structured that it felt detached and not very user friendly? You know the stuff - facts, facts, facts, do this, go there, or follow some list. If over 90% of personal interaction...
- White papers 2009-01-01
- Solve it Once!
- Ever found yourself on a team where you're solving the same problem over and over again? Edward Muzio, President and CEO of Group Harmonics, says that by using the "hourglass model"--agreeing on the facts first and managing your meetings better, you're more likely to find a solution that sticks.
- Videos 2008-09-11
- Fiat SpA Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, today's question and answer session will be conducted electronically. [Operator Instructions]. Our first question today comes from Massimo Vecchio of Mediobanca. Please go ahead. Massimo Vecchio - Mediobanca Securities Good afternoon to everybody. I have a question on Fiat...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-25
- Plantronics, Inc. F1Q10 (Qtr End 06/30/09) Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you. Operator instructions Your first question comes from the line of John Bright with Avondale Partners. Ken Kannappan Hi, John. John Bright – Avondale Partners Ken, hello. Barbara, hello. OCC was strong this quarter. Did pent-up demand exist throughout the quarter? And is this the reason...
- Earnings calls 2009-07-28
- "What Did You Like/Enjoy In Your Last Position?"
- In response to the question 'What did you like/enjoy in your last position?' Focus on your accomplishments and achievements. If you enjoyed working in a team or managing than emphasise the fact that you liked having the ability to influence others; emphasise the fact that you enjoyed meeting your goals...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Public Speaking Facts And Figures
- This leads many speakers to make use of statistics in their presentations. It is an intuitive decision. The facts and numbers one discovered during their research may have been the very pieces of information that led to the development of their viewpoint in the first place. The discovery of trends,...
- White papers 2007-01-17
- What Is Time?
- The fact that you can organize using time is true. What you do and what you have done is related to time. You are the product of time. Born today, die tomorrow; your memories are accumulated points in time - through experiences. It is not about what you do with...
- White papers 2007-01-17
- Truth, Fact and Perception a Constant PR Challenge
- "PR practitioners work with facts, perception and truth every day. Perception, is the process by which humans collect information and a basis for how humans see things. When PR practitioners talk about changing perceptions, they mean two things, whether they discuss it or not --changing individuals' ways of perceiving,...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- The Facts...and Nothing But the Facts!
- Facts should lead to better decisions. Facts provide the basis for improved decision making as well as monitoring or measuring the performance of the decisions over time. The advent of business intelligence tools made it easier to access business facts that can help to make better decisions. However, it's analytic...
- White papers 2001-08-01
- It's a Fact: Misperceptions About Tribal Gaming Run Rampant - How Do You Separate Myth From Reality?
- It is a fact that Native American gaming in the United States is one of the fastest-growing segments of the global gaming industry. It is also a fact that opponents have waged - and continue to wage fierce battles in the media, the courts and elsewhere to stop or slow...
- White papers 2003-04-01
- Conflict Resolution: Resolving Conflict Rationally and Effectively
- In many cases, conflict in the workplace just seems to be a fact of life. Everyone has seen situations where different people with different goals and needs have come into conflict. And everyone has seen the often-intense personal animosity that can result. The fact that conflict exists, however, is not...
- White papers
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) And Truthiness: Thirteen Ways To Avoid Nearly Accurate Vendor Statements
- The word "Truthiness" means a preference to state ideas one wants to be true instead of stating the actual facts. In advertising, truthiness is expected. However, in major technology implementations, especially Enterprise Resource Planning ERP projects, you need to know the difference between fact and truthiness. The difference will dramatically...
- White papers 2007-06-06
- The Importance Of Followship
- In keeping with his competitively, combative nature, the homily on the plaque at the front of his desk bucked corporate convention and confronted you with a challenge. It bluntly left no doubt as to his expectation of what you were there to do. "Lead, Follow, or get the Hell out...
- White papers 2007-08-06
- What Do I Do With All These Facts?
- You understand that Nothing Important Happens In The Office. For the past six months, you've been vigilant about finding time and funding to get out. You've diligently recorded your observations. You're proud of your rapidly improved ability to avoid leading the conversation. It seems instinctual at this point to recognize...
- White papers 2007-12-01
- Job Search Tips: How To Make Facts And Figures Speak More Loudly On Your Resume
- Politicians learned a long time ago that there are many different ways to present facts, particularly when numbers are involved. While you shouldn't desire to emulate the more deceptive examples employed by public officials over the years, job seekers can nonetheless learn a great deal from any group of people...
- White papers 2007-01-23
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