Are You Management Material? Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:11:52 -0000 Some people are cut out to be managers. Others just are not, but often get forced into it one way or another. If you are wondering whether to make management... Learning From Janitors Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:35:35 -0000 I used to volunteer at a local elementary school (which I strongly recommend to everyone). One day, at the end of the school year, I was talking to the janitor... Erase Data Silos Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:04:15 -0000 In a meeting this morning we were talking about silos - data silos, organizational silos, informational silos - and how they get in the way. They reduce teamwork, increase costs,... You Have To Stay Focused Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:35:38 -0000 Today was tough. So many things going on, so many problems clamoring for my attention it was hard to stay focused on one thing at a time. Many of you... Cost Benefit Analysis Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:24:09 -0000 I mentioned earlier a cost/benefit analysis I was doing as part of a presentation to our executive management. It was pretty detailed and took a long time. Ultimately, the presentation... What Is Your Company Culture? Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:07:00 -0000 Your company culture has to be adaptive and needs to be aligned to your strategic goals. Do you know what your current company culture really is?When your team is aligned...
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US GDP rebounds with 3.3% growth Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:50:50 -0000 The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought. Dell pricing policy hits profits Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:25:40 -0000 Dell says that a "strategic" effort to cut the prices of its computers, had dented its earnings. Zoom Airlines suspend all flights Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:09:50 -0000 Transatlantic budget carrier Zoom Airlines suspends all operations after applying to go into administration.
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Even Toyota Trims Goal in Shift From Big Vehicles Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:17:09 -0000 The automaker cut its sales forecasts, warning that higher fuel costs and a slowdown in the United States and Europe would probably hold back the auto business at least through 2009.
Report Accuses Officials In China of Embezzlement Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:32:33 -0000 A report from China’s top auditor says that ten central government departments “misused or embezzled” more than $660 million last year.
Canadian Airline Shuts, Stranding Hundreds of Passengers Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:18:53 -0000 Hundreds of travelers, including many in Europe, were stranded after Zoom Airlines, based in Ottawa, abruptly stopped operations and sought protection from creditors.
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