It has been observed quite often that organizations often end up getting too less than what they actually put in. They tend to receive fewer profits than the huge amount of hard work they put in. As a result, the resources of companies become stagnant leading to huge losses. Thus,...
From the executive summary: ‘Accountability is very serious business today. Board members demand added accountability. External stakeholders require more and more information. Association boards are looking internally and asking more of themselves and each other. Communication and education are central to accountability, but they only go so far when it...
From the executive summary: ‘Mastermind groups encompass the synergistic power associated with the accountability, commitment, and motivation that come from interacting with other professionals who are respected and trusted. Most people view the world and make decisions from limited perspective and knowledge base. Additionally, one has strengths and weaknesses that...
Some organizations view ‘merger’ as a solution to all their problems. But, it has been observed that merger can also threaten an organization’s survival. Hence, organizations ought to implement strategic planning process to reduce the losses incurred post-merger. Organizations are always in a tizzy over whether they should go for...
From the executive summary: ‘The core of every company’s management philosophy is to nurture professional accountability on the individual and group level to tap endless opportunities for growth. Thus, experts suggest a new workplace model of mutual support and accountability is proactive and driven by a company’s ambition. The key...
Researches suggest that a merger is likely to provide more fruitful results rather than a company taking over or being taken over by some other organizations. Merging helps in unifying a profession or industry with a particular organization. It has been observed that two organizations can successfully interact with each...
From the executive summary: ‘A slumping economy, corporate cutbacks, and rampant consolidation in many industries are just some of the major threats faced by professional and trade associations struggling to survive, much less thrive. But, many of the organizations most in jeopardy of closing their doors permanently are not giving...
From the executive summary: ‘Today's organizational leaders must think systemically and create mentoring cultures rather than opting for the more expedient route of running a program. A resilient mentoring program requires cultural scaffolding to support its implementation, fully embed it in the organization, and secure organizational investment in the enterprise....
From the executive summary: ‘For many professionals looking to strike the right balance between work and personal life, job sharing can be a good option. A common structure for job share arrangements is one in which job share partners work together as one individual and share a full range of...
From the executive summary: ‘Solid negotiation skills separate successful executives from their unsuccessful counterparts. The ability to make things happen is often the result of aligning individuals inside and outside organizations put vision through logic, persuasion, influence, creativity, perseverance, humor, and panache. Negotiation is what gets a good turnout at...
From the executive summary: ‘Financial constraints, new opportunities, and new challenges are causing association leaders to look carefully at the possibility of merging with related or competing organizations. Among the situations that can stimulate merger discussions are overlapping markets, similar services, geographic considerations, and the departure of a CEO of...
From the executive summary: ‘The prevailing point of view among most association leaders today, created over the last decade or so, is that associations are and should operate as businesses, albeit small businesses. As such, the argument goes, associations must be responsive to customers, must effectively market and sell products...
Finance has been part of Mary Pointer's culture since her first job in the Sears Credit Department. "My job provides me the opportunity to help people in many different ways. I am able to help fulfill their dreams." Pointer was appointed vice president of Business Development and...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The State of California today won national recognition for outstanding achievement and leadership in five categories for technology projects and large project management. The National Association of Chief Information Officers NASCIO announced one first-place award and four finalists within the top three respectively to the California Highway...
DURHAM, N.C. -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants received more than 360 minority accounting scholarship applications following a successful workshop entitled "Lead the Way, Make a Difference, Become a CPA" to promote diversity within the accounting profession held May 29-31 in Peachtree, GA. ...
Prominent Speakers to Address Key Issues in Solar Energy SAN FRANCISCO, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar Promotion International GmbH announces the complete schedule of participants for the conference portion of the Intersolar North America conference and exhibition, taking place from July 14 - 17,...
In-depth Report Features Success Strategies for Six Organizations Including Apotex, CGI, Global Engineering, Kohl's, KAO Brands and Zaxby's NASHUA, N.H. -- SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL), a leading SaaS provider of e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to...
Company Extends No. 1 Position in SMS and MMS and Becomes World's Largest Mobile Data Roaming Provider, Positions Sybase for Leadership in Next-Generation Mobile Services DUBLIN, Calif. -- Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced that it has...
Business Plus takes on the 'Rock Star of Digital Marketing' for Fall 2009 book release NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Plus, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing Hachette Book Group USA, has announced it will publish Six Pixels of Separation by Mitch...
AWARDS The Residences at Bulle Rock was recently honored in the National Sales and Marketing Council's awards competition The Nationals, the nation's largest competition for new-home sales and marketing professionals and communities. The Residences at Bulle Rock received the Regional Award for Best...