#leadership management best business books

[much-ado-about-exy]

Timothy Drake-Wayne, or “Business Tim” as Bart has dubbed him, is a force to be reckoned with. It’s not an iteration of Tim that any of their vigilante social circle is privy to terribly often, and part of that is intentional - he’s downright unnerving, not because he’s ruthlessly efficient (Tim always is), or because he’s basically a genius (ditto), but because he’s so- normal. So polished.

(Red) Robin’s merciless professionalism in the costume has always come with a hearty side helping of downright strangeness that had made his otherwise terrifying competency a little bit easier to tolerate. While it hadn’t watered him down any, it had at least added a layer of humanity to the whole child prodigy schtick - like, Kon and the rest of them could content themselves with the knowledge that, sure, Rob was already solving crime at the level of the literal Batman, but he also ate his Froot Loops with fucking orange juice, and had once watched an eight hour video essay on a German vampire show he’d never even seen before in one sitting and come out the other side temporarily unable to form complete sentences in English. It was all about balance.

Business Tim, on the other hand, is smart, hardworking, punctual, and impressively, horrifically bland. Business Tim greets coworkers with the sort of vacuously polite smile that belongs in a toothpaste commercial; Business Tim’s hobbies are reading books on empathic leadership and watching Jeopardy; Business Tim claims to have left his skateboarding days behind him, and instead drives an Audi A4 in Cobra Beige to work every day, and never, ever speeds. It’s like he’s managed to couple the unassuming harmlessness of Brucie Wayne with Tim’s own brand of “absolutely needing to be the best at everything he does, ever” and create the perfect storm of corporate soullessness.

#tim drake #dc #batman #red robin #rea writes #more from the same fic!! shit is Coming Along i will say

[mostlysignssomeportents]

Stellantis wants to make scabbing woke

I'm coming to Minneapolis! Oct 15: Presenting The Internet Con at Moon Palace Books. Oct 16: Keynoting the 26th ACM Conference On Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing.

I know, I know, it's weird when the worst people you know are right, even when they're right for the wrong reasons: like, the "Intelligence Community" is genuinely terrible, pharma companies are murderous crooks, and Big Tech really does have a dangerous grip on public debate. The swivel-eyed loons have a point, is what I'm saying:

https://locusmag.com/2023/05/commentary-cory-doctorow-the-swivel-eyed-loons-have-a-point/

When conspiratorialists and reactionaries holler about how the FBI are dirty-tricking creeps who are framing Trump, it's tempting to say, "well, if Trumpists hate the FBI, then I will love the FBI. Who cares about COINTELPRO and what they did to Martin Luther King?"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBI%E2%80%93King_suicide_letter

It's a process called "schizmogenesis": forming new group identity beliefs based on saying the opposite of what your enemies say, and as tempting as that is, it's extraordinarily foolish and dangerous:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/12/18/schizmogenesis/

It means that canny reactionaries like Steve Bannon can trick you into taking any position merely by taking the opposite one. Bannon's followers are even more easily led, so it's easy for him to convince them that we have always been at war with Oceania. The right has created an entire mirror world of "I know you are but what am I?" politics.

Anti-vax co-opts "bodily autonomy." Climate denial becomes environmentalism ("wind turbines kill birds"). Transphobia becomes feminism ("keep women-only spaces for real women"). Support for strongmen becomes anti-imperialism ("don't feed the war machine in Ukraine"). These are the doppelgangers Naomi Klein warns us against:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/09/05/not-that-naomi/#if-the-naomi-be-klein-youre-doing-just-fine

The far right has even managed to co-opt anti-corporate rhetoric. Culture warriors rail against "woke capitalism," insisting that when big businesses take socially progressive positions, it's just empty "virtue signalling." And you know what? They've got a point. Partially.

As with all mirror-world politics, the anti-woke-capitalism shuck is designed to convince low-information right-wing pismires into buying "anti-woke pillows" and demanding the right to pay junk fees to "own the libs":

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/04/owning-the-libs/#swiper-no-swiping

But woke capitalism is bullshit. Corporations – profit-maximizing immortal transhuman colony organisms that view workers and customers as inconvenient gut-flora – do not care about social justice. They don't care about anything, except for minimizing compensation for workers while maximizing the risk those workers bear; and locking in and gouging customers for products that are as low-quality as can be profitably sold.

Take DEI, a favored target of the right. It's undoubtably true that diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives have made some inroads on correcting bias in hiring decisions, with the result that companies get better employees who would have been excluded without this explicit corrective.

However, corporations don't value DEI because they abhor their history of hiring bias. Instead, DEI is how corporate management demonstrates to workers that their grievances are best addressed by trusting corporate leadership to correct their error of their ways – and not by forming a union.

Before the passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935, corporations would create fake "Company Unions" whose leadership were beholden to the company executives. These were decoy unions: they looked and sounded like unions, but when they negotiated with management, they were actually working for the bosses, not the workers.

This is more mirror-world tactics. They're the labor equivalent of the "crisis pregnancy centers" that masquerade as abortion clinics in order to fool pregnant people and trap them with endless delays until it's too late to terminate their pregnancies. Company unions get workers to trust in negotiators who are secretly working for the bosses, who emerge from the bargaining table with one-sided, abusive contracts and insist that this is the best deal workers can hope for.

Company unions were outlawed 90 years ago, and for decades, labor had a seat at the table, with wages tracking productivity gains and workers getting protection for discrimination, unsafe labor conditions, and wage-theft. Then came the neoliberal turn, and 40 years of wage stagnation, increased inequality, and corporate rule.

Anything that can't go on forever will eventually stop. Finally, finally, we have reached a turning point in labor, with public approval for unions at levels not seen since the Carter administration and thousands of strikes and protests breaking out across the country:

https://striketracker.ilr.cornell.edu/

It's not just the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA, either. For the first time in history, the UAW is striking against all the major automakers, and they are winning:

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/10/striking-uaw-workers-win-key-battery-plant-concession-from-general-motors/

The automakers are getting desperate. Stellantis – Chrysler's latest alias, reflecting the company's absorbtion into corporate-human-centipede of global carmakers – has mobilized its DEI programs, trying to get marginalized people to believe that scabbing is a liberatory activity:

https://theintercept.com/2023/10/10/uaw-auto-strike-stellantis/

Stellantis calls each of its DEI silos a "Business Resource Group" (BRG): there's a "Working Parents Network," an "African Ancestry Network," "Asians Connected Together," a "DiverseAbilities Network," a "Gay & Lesbian Alliance" and more:

https://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com/2021/07/20/business-resource-groups-drive-inclusion-and-diversity/

The corporate managers who lead these BRGs have established a scab rotation for each subgroup, calling on members to cross a UAW picket-line at a Michigan Parts Distribution Center run by Stellantis subsidiary Mopar:

Each BRG will pick a specific day of the week/weekend to volunteer as a team. Help continue to be the RESOURCE the BUSINESS can count on! Stellantis needs your help in running the Parts Distribution Centers (PDC) to ensure a steady supply of parts to our customers while negotiations continue. Working Parents Network has identified Friday, October 13 as WPN’s BRG Day at the PDCs!"

Now, these BRGs weren't invented by marginalized workers facing discrimination in the workplace. They come from literal union-busting playbooks produced by giant "union avoidance" firms that charge bosses millions for advice on skirting – or breaking – the law to keep workplace democracy at bay. All the biggest anti-union consultancies love BRGs, from Littler Mendelson to Jackson Lewis. IRI Strategies touts BRGs as a way to "union-proof" a business by absorbing workers' grievances in a decoy committee that will let them feel listened to.

BRGs, in other words, are the Crisis Pregnancy Centers of workplace discrimination. They're a Big Store Con, a company union dressed up as corporate social responsibility.

Now, let's not pretend that unions have a sterling record on race and gender issues. Giant labor organizations like the AFL had to be dragged into racial integration, and trade unions have sometimes been on the wrong side of anti-immigration panics:

https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1997/summer/american-labor-movement.html

But unions have also been the most reliable way for people of color and women to win better workplace treatment. The struggle for racial and gender justice was fought through labor organizing. Remember that MLK's "I've Been To the Mountaintop" speech was given in support of striking sanitation workers in Memphis:

https://www.afscme.org/about/history/mlk/mountaintop

Black organizers have always been militant labor organizers. Labor Day commemorates the victory of the long, hard-fought Pullman strike, where Black workers brought one of the most powerful companies in America to its knees:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pullman_Strike

And women have always fought for gender justice through the labor movement: the New York shirtwaist strike is the Ur-example, when women-led unions fought thugs and scabs on icy New York streets:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_shirtwaist_strike_of_1909

It's no surprise that labor activism, anti-racism and feminism go together. Since the earliest days, the labor justice struggle was also a social justice struggle. To learn more check out Kim Kelly's Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fight-Like-Hell/Kim-Kelly/9781982171063

The most exploited, underpaid, and abused workers in America are also the most marginalized (duh).

From nurses:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kaiser-healthcare-union-says-week-long-strike-possible-early-next-month-2023-10-09/

To teachers:

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-18/l-a-teachers-win-21-wage-increase-in-new-lausd-contract

To Amazon warehouse workers:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Labor_Union

To publishing assistants:

https://apnews.com/article/harpercollins-union-strike-ends-0a94238718879066d9b21af6266be526

To baristas:

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/29/business/starbucks-union-wages/index.html

To fast-food workers:

https://www.ufcw.org/about/

The vanguard of today's labor surge is Black, brown, female and queer. Without a union, workers who face discrimination are on their own, hoping that their bosses will voluntarily do something about it. Black workers in Tesla's rabidly anti-union shops face vicious racism, from slurs to threats to violence. Without a union, they have to rely on the shifting whims of an Apartheid emerald mine space-Karen for relief, or hope for help from the NLRB or a class-action lawyer:

https://apnews.com/article/tesla-racism-black-lawsuit-class-action-21c88bddf60eca702560be58429495de

The far right isn't wrong when they holler that woke capitalism is bullshit. As with so many of their mirror-world causes, they've got a point, but only a limited one. The problem with woke capitalism is that it's no substitute for a union. The problem with relying on Business Resource Groups to fight racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia is that these struggles are all class struggles, and a BRG is never going to fight against the company that created it.

To understand how bankrupt woke capitalism is, conside this: Stellantis is calling on its "Working Parents Network" to scab this Friday. Stellantis is also being sanctioned by the Department Of Labor for discriminating against nursing mothers – the same "working parents" that the BRG is meant to protect:

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/02/08/investigation-finds-stellantis-violated-rights-of-nursing-mothers-at-sterling-heights-plant/

Woke capitalism is just another kind of "predatory inclusion," like Intuit's campaign defending its "Free File" tax-prep scam, where they're claiming that ending this ripoff is racist because it denies Black families the right to be tricked into paying for something they are entitled to get for free:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/09/27/predatory-inclusion/#equal-opportunity-scammers

When I learned about Intuit's wokewashing, I thought I'd found woke capitalism's rock bottom, but I was wrong. Stellantis's call for woke scabbing is a new low.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/10/11/equal-opportunity-class-war/#inclusive-scabbing

My next novel is The Lost Cause, a hopeful novel of the climate emergency. Amazon won't sell the audiobook, so I made my own and I'm pre-selling it on Kickstarter!

#pluralistic #race #gender #uaw #stellantis #gm #general motors #woke capitalism #wokewashing #strikes #labor #liberalism #company unions

[bcacstuff]

I do think he works hard for his brand, the issue here (I believe) may be AN. They don’t have the right support. They can’t always expect SH celebrity status to be the main support of the brand, he is not that know (sorry but true), still love him ❤️ There has to be a team that is dedicated solely to the brand and promote it. The “company” has the same people working on MPC, SS, accessories and film production, hence MIK but their website is not even running it’s a front, it’s a huge loss right there. For example, Maximum Effort is a Ryan Reynolds’s film production company, they concentrate on that he appears on some vids but runs by its self, aviation gin Ryan Reynolds’s too different team, you get my point.

They are stretched too thin and cannot manage everything themselves with the few people they have and it shows. Someone has to be out doing the deals, making the announcements ahead of time, publishing content constantly, and customer management. They don’t, it’s shows on the quality of content, quality of the places and primarily on the quality of consistency.

From your posts I am not surprised the majority of the sales is in the U.S. that’s where the largest fan base is and it did help launch, now they have concentrate how to pivot into a better quality market i.e. Fort Lauderdale is a “cheap” get wasted kind of place and you won’t find a good market for Gin nor quality whisky and forget about Tequila, it’s overcrowded. They need to focus better on where to take it and how to sell it. It’s winning competitions then take it where it will be valued.

Also, what’s happening to the EU market? Last known news was that they lost the trade name to an old German whisky name similar to the Sassenach.

In all better PR, better team, better leadership.

That’s my two cents.

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Above submitted.

An is not alone the issue, it’s as much as himself as well. He just wants to keep control too much. Trusting AN for the daily business. I agree, having the same team for all his endeavors, and mostly people related to AN, is an issue. And for as far as I’ve seen for quite a long time is there’s not really a dedicated marketing team nor strategy plan for it. Beginning with the websites, the SS website is just a front as well, and so are all the websites for the books. It’s just how can we as fast as possible direct you to the purchase button. they forget that people (especially if we focus on people outside the OL fandom) need to be convinced, why is it that makes this product special, why would I want to buy it. Not because it is Sam Heughan who created it. It needs something else! And they do have a story to tell, but they just skip that whole part. Rely on the ‘related products’ on the ReserveBar site.

About the numbers, you must take into account that these numbers are the numbers of the ReserveBar sales pages. If you’re located in Europe, you will be redirected to Masters of Malt, and Canada you get directed to Willowpark and only see the tequila! So not that surprising the majority sales for RB are in the US. Though the largest part of his fanbase is in the US. That said, EU/Canada and other countries are not really on the priority list and how can you expect numbers to grow if it’s not? Growth strategy should be focussing on where there is room to grow, and it most certainly includes EU.

Germany is a lost case. I know there is this German fan constantly posting and asking people to sign a petition. They lost the case in Germany, and rightfully so, there is a company many years old, to which the SS name shows too much similarity(Theo Sasse) It’s not a German whisky though, but related to beverages and food if I recall right. Why would someone give up their rights they owned for many years, and have their brand compromised because some actor that didn’t do the best research when choosing the name? Do people understand how that is a family business that is on the market for a very long time and worked hard to have their brand established? Why do they think SH would have more rights for the name? Just because he is SH? Good thing the court doesn’t think so!

[starrynima]

✨️THE DREAMIES IN HOGWARTS✨️

CONTENTS: SORTING THE MEMBERS, THEIR FAVOURITE SUBJECTS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACRIVITIES, FAVOURITE HANG-OUTS, PATRONUS, ETC.

MARK ♡ GRYFFINDOR

Mark values chivalry, determination and will do anything for what he thinks is right which is why he was sorted into Gryffindor.

Mark is a pureblood but his family embraces the muggle world too so while he has the revered status of a pureblood, he isn't snobby.

Of course, he's the captain of the Gryffindor quidditch team (he's a chaser btw) while also being the head boy after two years of being a prefect. Even in this world, he is booked and busy!

Mark gets straight O's but his favourite subject is Transfiguration. He's a seventh year so he's very busy but if not studying or attending to his responsibilities as captain and head boy, Mark often hangs out at the common room.

Fun facts: Mark has an owl whose name is Subak. He sometimes tutors 1st and 2nd years on the weekends. He's missed multiple trips to Hogsmeade on purpose to study more. Mark has been to the room of requirements once when he was extremely sleep-delrived and it provided him a very relaxing room in which he spent a whole 13 hours sleeping. He doesn't remember where he found it. His patronus is, fittingly, a lion.

RENJUN ♡ RAVENCLAW

Renjun was sorted into Ravenclaw because he values intellect and has logical approach to things. He has a thirst for knowledge and learning.

Renjun is a half-blood and therefore has attachments to the muggle world. Not to worry! By his second year, he figured out a way to spell his phone to fully function in hogwarts.

Renjun took over as the head of S.P.E.W in his second year which had only 4 members at the time. He has managed to amass 30 more members during his leadership.

Besides his academic thirst, Renjun has a number of creative pursuits; one of them being painting. His favourite subject is Astronomy and despite it's doubtful reputation, he quite enjoys Divination. He's exceptional at Herbology. He studies often in the Great Hall with other sixth years as he likes to hear the hustle and bustle of other students while doing his work

Fun facts: The only rule Renjun consistently breaks is one regarding the Astronomy Tower which is out of bounds to students besides during class. He hangs out a lot there for peace and quiet whenever everyone got a bit too much. His patronus is a fox.

JENO ♡ HUFFLEPUFF

Jeno was told by the Sorting Hat that he was 50/50 for Gryffindor and Hufflepuff but ultimately was sorted in Hufflepuff due to what he truly cares about. He is loyal and patient and values dedication and hard work. A Hufflepuff through and through.

He is a pureblood and his family has a long history of Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs, the former being his mum's side of the family.

Jeno is an exemplary student however, he was suprisingly not asked to be a prefect. Still, the rumours persist and insist that he's well on his way to becoming head boy. His responsibilities are preoccupied with being the Hufflepuff quidditch team's keeper (joining the team his 1st year!) as well as being the captain, a position he's held since his fourth year.

The subject Jeno excels at and is also his favourite is Care of Magical Creatures followed by Charms. Jeno is a quidditch boy at heart and so he is often found practicing in the quidditch pitch with or without the rest of his team.

Fun facts: The pet Jeno brought is a cat, Bongshik, who is actually a family pet. Though not a prefect, a lot of prefect duties fall upon him due to a certain best friend who rarely takes his duties seriously. Jeno can apparate but he doesn't like doing it as he never quite got rid of the quesy feeling he gets when he does it. Jeno's patronus is a Kneazle which is funnily a cat-like magical creature.

HAECHAN ♡ SLYTHERIN

Haechan was extremely determined to be a Slytherin and of course, he got his wish. His cunning, ambitious and extremely clever nature also helped get him into the house. Haechan is extremely competitive, willing to go to extreme lengths just to win. Sure, he uses tricks but he would never outright cheat because when he shows off, he wants it to be earned.

He comes from a long line of pure-bloods who were all Slytherin. Growing up, he had heard from his parents time in Hogwarts and always hoped that he could also have a fulfilling and nourishing time at the school.

Haechan, though is a bit of a rule breaker, is a prefect. He only became one on his 6th year as the initial candidate refused (something about focusing on his NEWTs). Despite his mischevious reputation, Haechan is usually one of the top in his classes, not getting a single grade below O in his OWLs last year. Along with his studies, Haechan is an excellent athlete, joining his quidditch house team in his 3rd year as one of the beaters.

Haechan is a an ace at Potions and despises Ancient Runes. He's skipped out on that class more times than he can count, preferring for Renjun to share his notes on them. Haechan can often be found hanging around in the courtyards, playing with Zonko's products and testing out some weird potions he's concocted.

Fun Fact: His reputation as a prankster reached legendary status on the End-Of-Year feast his second year before everyone went home for the summer when he spelled all the candles suspended above in the Great Hall to turn into green slime, drenching everyone then coming together to form a giant snake that slithered everywhere. This and many more pranks are partly why he wasn't the first candidate to be prefect. His patronus is a brown bear.

JAEMIN ♡ HUFFLEPUFF

The Sorting Hat almost put him in Ravenclaw but saw his uncompetitive and wild spirit and put this dude in Hufflepuff. He wants to do HIS best but doesn't care about being THE best or outdoing anyone. He values his friendships and is loyal to a fault. He's impartial and likes to focus on the happy parts of life.

He is a muggleborn but suprisingly (or unsuprisingly really) he took the being-a-wizard thing really well. When his letter arrived, he just kind of sat in silence for a good hour thinking about all the weird stuff that's happened to him beforehand and went "Oh, guess that's why".

Despite being new to it all, Jaemin quickly adjusted and is one of the most remarkable students in Hogwarts. A genius, if you will. He was made prefect in his 5th year because of this however, it is a position he does not take seriously at all. He never reprimands anyone at all as long as it's harmless. Jeno actually does a better job at playing prefect than him. He is also in the quidditch house team as a seeker.

He is known as a prodigy at Defence Against the Dark Arts, even beating out Ravenclaws as the top of his year. He's also extremely good at all his other classes. This is all very frustrating to everyone as no one has ever seen Jaemin study. He's usually seen lounging in the common room or hanging around wherever Jeno is so mostly he's at the quidditch pitch helping Jeno practice.

Fun Facts: Jaemin's pet is a Bowtruckle which he takes with him everywhere. Her name is Pal which has double meaning: the first as in 'friend' and second, the number eight which is the age he met the little Bowtruckle. His sweet tooth is very known. He has never missed a chance to visit Honeydukes on their trips to Hogsmeade to refill his stash of sweets. Jaemin's patronus is a bunny.

CHENLE ♡ GRYFFINDOR

Before the Sorting Hat could fully sit on Chenle's head, it shouted out "Gryffindor!". This boy is the perfect example of one. He's not scared of anything and he cannot be swayed. He may be playful but he would never back down when it comes to challenge. He is not influenced by structures and marches to the beat of his own drum.

His family is one of the oldest and richest families within the wizarding world. Despite the old traditions that you expect encases his family's beliefs and practices, he's one of the most accepting and truly embracing people.

Chenle used to not be much of an "after-school-club" kind of person but Renjun convinced him to not only join S.P.E.W. but also choir. Now he performs every Halloween and Opening Ceremonies at Hogwarts or any other event they get asked to sing at. He's not afraid to say he quite enjoys it.

He's great at Transfiguration and enjoys it a lot. He loves Defense Against the Dark Arts too. He hangs out mostly in the common room or library, annoying or helping Jisung out when he's studying, depending on his mood.

Fun Facts: He's a pretty brave dude, what with being in Gryffindor but he only had the courage to tell Haechan he absolutely despised Potions now, already in his 5th year. His patronus is a dolphin.

JISUNG ♡ GRYFFINDOR

Jisung was a close call to Hufflepuff but ultimately ended up in Gryffindor because that was what his heart and mind was set with. Although he is sometimes hesitant and kind of a scaredy-cat, he is brave and chivalrous. Remember! The presence of his fears is exactly why he's brave.

Jisung is a half-blood. His mother is the one part of the wizarding world. He never knew he was also a wizard and a lot of his strange magical behaviour was always excused away. It was only when his letter arrived that his mum explained everything.

He fell in love with quidditch as soon as he learned about it and immediately studied up on it. He practiced the months prior to going to Hogwarts his first-year and his mum taught him, having played in her house team when she was in school. He was welcomed in the team in his second year and is a seeker.

His only focus is quidditch but he does decently in his classes and above averagely in Charms. He does marvelously in Divination; enough for him to have a reputation for it. When he's not practicing quidditch, he tries to study, knowing he's about to start OWLS next year but he gets very easily distracted by Chenle. The armchair closest to the fireplace in the Gryffindor common room is his favourite spot in the whole school.

Fun Facts: Jisung collects quidditch books. He has a growing bookcase at home and is very sad he can't take it all with him at school. He has an owl he calls Goldie becomes of its shiny and yellowish feathers. It reminds him of the golden snitch. His patronus is a mouse.

#started as me just wanting to sort the dreamies and it turned into me making this whole au #jeno and jaemin hufflepuff bsfs and soulmates cry about it #also chenle is the most gryffindor to ever gryffindor #i kind of want to do sungtaro as well as xiaoyangdery #nct dream hogwarts au #nct dream #nct #nct mark #renjun #jeno #haechan #jaemin #chenle #nct jisung #nct dream harry potter au

[bopinion]

2023 / 03

Aperçu of the Week:

"A regime that murders its own youth to intimidate its population has no future."

(Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who again summoned the Iranian ambassador to the Foreign Office after the execution of two more protesters in Iran)

Bad News of the Week:

In the 1980s, we took to the streets with the slogan "Make peace without weapons!" Nowadays, it's "We need more guns to keep the peace." Swords to plowshares was yesterday. A beautiful dream from which we wake up startled because a few despots on this planet apparently had a too small shovel in their sandbox. Or a too small penis in their pants. "Geostrategic interests" is the name of the game. The laughter gets stuck in your throat there.

Welcome to a new age of the arms race. Current lowlight: President Emanuel Macron announces that he will invest almost 700 billion in France's military by the end of this decade. Among other things, in aircraft carriers and - watch out! - nuclear weapons. Because "nuclear deterrence (is) an element that distinguishes France from other countries in Europe." So do baguettes and croissants. But they are much more digestible. And, "We see again, in analyzing the war in Ukraine, their high importance." Ooph...

Good News of the Week:

The global community faces a series of interlinked crises. As this year's Global Risks Report explained, a polycrisis. As the summary of the 53rd World Economic Forum in Davos puts it: "The scale of the challenge, the sense of urgency, and the importance of collaboration was a thread that linked all the discussions this week, whether on Ukraine, the climate crises, supply chains, technology and innovation, health, the economy and so much more." In his closing statement, WEF President Børge Brende therefore also says that "in an uncertain and challenging time, one thing is clear: We can shape a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future, but the only way to do so is together."

For years, the Swiss event has been as a gathering of global elites who, far removed from the everyday lives of ordinary citizens of the world, worshipped the capitalist El Dorado of globalization. That is increasingly changing, even if not everyone has realized it yet. For example, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who used his appearance there as an advertisement for Germany as a business location instead of showing internationally long-awaited leadership in crisis management. This year's motto was "Cooperation in a fragmented World", which explicitly does not only mean economic cooperation.

WEF founder Klaus Schwab published the book "The Great Reset" a good two years ago. Conspiracy theorists (mis)understand the positions in it as evidence that a non-transparent neoliberal club is reaching for authoritarian world domination. In fact, it is exactly the opposite: in a disruptive age, the only viable perspective for the global community is to reorient the economy and society. Toward sustainability and social balance instead of profit maximization regardless its downsides.

Once again, it is UN Secretary-General António Guterres who puts it in a nutshell: "There are no perfect solutions in a perfect storm. But we can work to control the damage and seize opportunities. Now more than ever, it's time to forge the pathways to cooperation." Guterres apparently not only has better speechwriters, but also a clearer compass than Scholz. If the physical meeting of global decision-makers in appropriately placarded venues can also be understood as rallying behind the idea in terms of economic policy and aligning their future decisions and actions with it, the world can not only weather the polycrisis, but perhaps even emerge stronger. I hope I'm not being too naive here.

Personal happy moment of the week:

Winter has come after all. Which we enjoyed yesterday on a hike with friends around the Eibsee at the foot of the Zugspitze. As well as with the best pasta I've eaten in a long time. That's how a weekend has to be.

I couldn't care less...

...that French people see it as state overreach that the retirement age is to be raised moderately to 64. In Germany, we are already at 67, and even that will not be affordable in view of the baby boomers who will soon reach that age. To put it another way: the more years you work in the future, the fewer years you will spend in old-age poverty.

As I write this...

...I hope for the better: Today, according to the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Water Bunny begins. A year of hope, as it is called. We can all certainly use that.

Post Scriptum

"The (...) danger assumed on the basis of subjective perception is neither concrete nor present. Whether there will be climate changes is not scientifically proven, causal links between individual human impacts on the environment and climate phenomena are open." What sounds like Joe Manchin is an official pronouncement with which the energy company RWE - that's right: which is currently demolishing Lützerath - has defended itself in court against accepting responsibility for climate change. In 2006!

RWE is the largest producer of carbon dioxide in Europe. And in the next few years, it will earn about half a billion euros a year from coal alone, according to estimates by analysts such as Guido Hoymann, an expert on energy suppliers from Bankhaus Metzler. So money should be there when, hopefully, large-scale lawsuits are finally filed because fossil fuel companies have not only ruined the climate, but also lied about the consequences against their better judgment. The tobacco and fast food producers can sing a song about this.

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David Thien Anh Luong Business Top 5 Books on Leadership For Entrepreneurs

If you want to run a successful enterprise, you have to always be a wonderful leader. Your team is one of your biggest assets, and to be able to maintain a healthy team spirit and have the team work towards a common goal, you should be able to lead them in an inspiring manner. You should understand David Luong Perth Why It Is Important to Have a Strong Team of the Senior Executives in A Business. So, if you are new to business and wish to enhance your knowledge of leadership skills, then these 5 books on leadership will act as the perfect guide for you.

The Top 5 Leadership Books To Read

1.  How To Win Friends & Influence People

Author: Dale Carnegie

Year Of Publishing: 1936

Goodreads Rating: 4.2/5

When it comes to the self-help genre, there is no author who can match the Carnegie brilliance. An extraordinary book that should be on the reading list of every single person, whether an entrepreneur or not, this one is a charm on its own.

2.  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them, And People Will Follow You

Author: John C. Maxwell

Year Of Publishing: 1998

Goodreads Rating: 4.2/5

As the title suggests, the author expertly walks you through the 21 exemplary laws that act as guiding stones toward becoming an inspiring leader. It helps you to realize the areas where you need to make improvements and the habits that can create an impact on your team.

3.  Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

Author: Simon Sinek

Year Of Publishing: 2009

Goodreads Rating: 4.1/5

If you want to know how the greatest leaders in the world think, act and communicate, this book can guide you through all that. It is the perfect leadership book to start with if you are new to the business world.

4.  Leading Change: An Action Plan from the World's Foremost Expert on Business Leadership

Author: John Kotter

Year Of Publishing: 1996

Goodreads Rating: 4/5

If you are looking for a guide on leadership and management from the best, then this book is what you need to read. The secret strategy on how you can become a master in your industry has inspired numerous organizations over time.

5. The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations

Author: Barry Posner and James M. Kouzes

Year Of Publishing: 2012

Goodreads Rating: 4/5

Another interesting book that provides deep insight into how an organization can work extraordinarily under the right leadership; this book is a true gem in all sense. It will be a fantastic addition to your bookshelf if you plan on becoming iconic.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these are among the most interesting books to read on leadership. By reading these books, you can improve your ideas on leading your organization toward progress. These also help you form the right team through David Thien Anh Luong Business 7 Qualities to Look For While Hiring Employees.

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For anyone who might be interested in conducting business in Central-America... 👁 Today I officially became a published co-author and researcher of a cross-cultural leadership book! My teammates and I worked very hard on this since the start of January, and was personally granted the opportunity to interview Honduran experts in the field of leadership (and management), and ultimately able to richly contribute to the international knowledge in the field of modern leadership practices 🔎  Also, my sharp writing was called best of the year 2022 by my professors last Thursday! 

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CHANGE YOUR LIFE BY CHANGING YOUR QUESTIONS!

Asking questions are the best way to better communicate and connect with others. Here the discussion is about the importance of asking better questions and how it would help for prolem solving, innovation and better leadership. Questions provide us information and facilitates analysis and diagnostics of a situation. It also helps to propose our own ideas. The Discussion Topic seems to be very useful and thus it grab my attention. Asking better questions can make you a good Leader. If we notice we can see that every leaders are curious at asking questions. Enquiry lead to insight, insight lead to a positive impact. yes! relevant questions create a positive impact and Good questions are Recursive. The content also says that doing a question biography or question burst can help us to learn to ask better questions. The Innovative leaders run towards the challenges not away from the challenges. Questions helps to solve the problems easily. Questioning, Observing, Navigating, Experimenting are the skills required for a disruptive innovator.

GUEST: HAL GREGERSEN

Hal Gregerson is a superior lecturer in leadership and innovation at MIT's Sloan school of Management, senior fellow at innosight, co-founder of the innovator's DNA Consulting group, and former executive director of MIT's Leadership Center

He was born on 1958. His mother was a teacher and father was a pile driver. He was very interested in photography. Between 1976 - 1981 he finished up a BA with an internship in the U.S Senate. Professor Joseph Bentley's wit and leadership wisdom pivoted his path sharply away from photography. Professor Bonner Ritchie warped the cartography of his mind during a master's program in organizational change, as did books by Chaim potok and Herbert Simon. Between 1983-1989 he completed his phD on conflicting loyalities and he discovered Mary parker Foller whose ideas continue to frame how he see the world. Between 1991 -1992 he taught his first course on leading change to MBAs and launched a ten year research project on navigating transitions with colleague and friend, Stewart Black. He also got a chance to teach masters students about identity and inquiry. Mary Catherine Bateson and parker Palmer's ideas influenced his work a lot.

He has committed his extensive career, including preceding teaching posts at INSEAD, London Business school, and Dartmouth's Truck school of business, to develop cultures of fearless inquiry and to help leaders transform their organisations into innovative powerhouses. He was Ranked as one of the world's 20 most influential management thinkers by Thinker50, and won 2017 Distinguished Achievement Award for leadership. He frequently delivers inspirational keynote speeches, interactive and personalized workshops and transformational advisory experiences.

In his award winning book "Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough approach to your most vexing problem at work and in life" he mentioned that the real catalyst for innovative, disruptive change is catalytic questions. He also co-authored with Clayton Christensen and Jeff Dyer, "The innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators". The book got translated to 14 other languages. Gregerson has lived and worked outside the U.S for over 10 years- in England, Finland, France and the UAE.

References:

https://halgregersen.com/

https://mitsloan.mit.edu/faculty/directory/hal-gregersen

https://thinkers50.com/biographies/hal-gregersen/

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The Future of Work: How BPR Can Help Your Business Change

BPR News

By redesigning key business processes, business process reengineering (BPR) greatly enhances performance, speed, and effectiveness. Continuous innovation and change that improves processes from start to finish and gets rid of waste are examples of BPR. By removing steps and streamlining processes, BPR makes the best use of resources.

BPR challenges organizational conventions and procedures by redesigning business processes. It usually seeks radical process transformation. It should not be confused with business process management (BPM), a more incremental approach to optimizing processes, or business process improvement (BPI), which comprises any systematic effort to enhance processes. This blog shows BPR cases that benefit from BPM.

What is business process reengineering

BPR was a management method developed in the early 1990s to alter business operations by drastically restructuring processes. The 1990 Harvard Business Review article “Reengineering Work: Don’t Automate, Obliterate,” by Michael Hammer, and the 1993 book Reengineering the Corporation by Hammer and James Champy popularised the concept. Ford Motor Company, a 1990s BPR pioneer, streamlined its manufacturing processes and increased competitiveness.

Organizations of all sizes and industries reengineer business processes. First, determine BPR goals, then review the existing condition, identify gaps and opportunities, and process map.

Business Process Reengineering BPR definition

Effective leadership, change management, and continuous improvement are needed to implement business process reengineering. To enable new procedures and significant change, leaders, senior management, team members, and stakeholders must advocate the BPR project and give resources, support, and direction.

Examples of BPR in Companies

Streamlining supply chain management

BPR for supply chain optimisation requires rigorous review and redesign of logistics, inventory management, and procurement. Rethinking procurement, introducing just-in-time inventory, optimising production schedules, and restructuring transportation and distribution networks are all possible supply chain overhauls. To automate and improve things, you can use SCM, ERP, and advanced analytics tools. Predictive analytics helps figure out what people will want and how much to stock, and blockchain technology can make the supply chain more open and easy to track.

Benefits:

Improved efficiency

Reduced cost

Increased transparency

BPR is a crucial technique for organisations seeking to revamp their CRM operations. Business process reengineering for CRM involves integrating customer data from several sources, employing advanced analytics for insights, and optimising service workflows for personalised experiences and lower wait times.

CRM BPR uses may include:

Integrating CRM software to centralise customer data and enable real-time analytics Using multichannel communication to give consistent experiences across touchpoints Equipping frontline staff with training and resources to provide excellent service BPR helps firms anticipate consumer demands, personalise interactions, and resolve issues quickly.

Benefits:

360-degree consumer view

Enhanced sales and retention

Faster problem resolution

Digitising administrative processes

To eliminate human errors, organisations are digitising and automating administrative operations with BPR. This transition involves replacing manual, paper-based procedures with digital systems that use RPA for everyday tasks.

This could involve automated invoicing, payroll, or HR. This can boost efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, helping the company run better.

Benefits:

Shorter processing

Fewer mistakes

Increased adaptability

Process improvement for product development

BPR optimizes product development from inspiration to launch. This revamp evaluates and redesigns workflows, promotes cross-functional collaboration, and innovates employing new technology. This can include cross-functional teams to promote communication and knowledge sharing, agile methodologies to promote iterative development and rapid prototyping, and PLM software to streamline documentation and version control. These BPR activities help companies cut product development cycle times, respond faster to market demands, and offer creative, customer-focused goods.

Benefits:

Faster market entry

Increased innovation

Superior product quality

Technology infrastructure update In this age of rapid technological innovation, BPR is essential for companies updating their technology infrastructure. Migration to cloud-based solutions, adoption of AI and ML, and integration of heterogeneous systems improves data management and analysis, enabling more informed decision-making. New technologies boost performance, cybersecurity, and scalability, setting companies for long-term success.

Benefits:

Improved performance

Enhanced security

Increased innovation

Reduce staff redundancies

Many companies use BPR to reorganize and decrease redundancies in response to changing market dynamics and organizational needs. Strategic initiatives can streamline hierarchies, consolidate divisions, and outsource non-core services. By optimising labour allocation and eliminating duplicate tasks, organisations can cut costs, boost efficiency, and prioritise resources.

Benefits:

Cost-saving

Increased efficiency

Core competencies first

Operational cost reduction

Businesses may efficiently detect inefficiencies, redundancies, and waste via BPR. Organizations can streamline and cut costs.

BPR redesigns processes to optimize resource allocation, decrease non-value-added work, and increase efficiency. Automating tedious operations, reorganising workflows to decrease bottlenecks, renegotiating supplier contracts for better terms, or using technology to improve collaboration and communication may be needed.

Benefits:

Improved efficiency

Lower costs

Increased competitiveness

Improving output quality

From production to service delivery, BPR improves output quality. BPR usually improves KPIs.

Implementing quality control, promoting continuous improvement, and leveraging customer feedback and other metrics to drive innovation can increase output quality.

Technology can automate operations. Eliminating distractions helps staff focus on providing high-quality products and services. It promotes client trust and loyalty and helps the company succeed.

Benefits:

Better client satisfaction

Fewer mistakes

Better brand image

Optimizing HR processes

BPR is essential for HR optimisation. Automating onboarding with simple portals, optimising workflows, establishing self-service portals and applications, employing AI for talent acquisition, and data-driven performance management are examples.

Engaging employees helps attract, develop, and retain outstanding talent. HR methods aligned with company values can boost employee productivity, satisfaction, and business performance.

Benefits:

Recruiting faster

Enhanced employee engagement

Allocating talent strategically

Examples of BPR: Case studies

BPR methodology and use cases work together to assist clients in the following case studies.

Bouygues leads French telecom AI

Bouygues Telecom, a major French communications provider, suffered with ageing systems that couldn’t handle many support calls. The result? Bouygues risked being displaced by competition as frustrated consumers waited in call lines. Bouygues’ pre-IBM Watsonx AI implementation with IBM was a blessing. Phase 1 preparations were ideal for phase 2’s AI integration into the telecom call centre.

Bouygues receives over 800,000 calls a month using IBM watsonx Assistant, and IBM watsonx Orchestrate frees agents from monotonous duties to focus on higher-value jobs. Pre- and post-call workloads dropped 30% for agents. In addition, 8 million customer-agent exchanges, previously partially analysed, have been accurately summarised for actionable insights.

These innovations have made Bouygues a customer care disruptor, reducing operational expenses by USD 5 million and putting them at the forefront of AI technology.

Customer-centric transformation at Finance of America fosters lifetime loyalty. Finance of America co-created with IBM to tailor their operations to consumers, delivering value for them and prospective homebuyers.

FOA expects to increase their customer base in three years after this transition. Revenue and income should rise by 50% and 80%, respectively, in the same timeframe. Finance of America is ready to offer debt advisory and other services that will build customer loyalty.

Business Process Reengineering

IBM business process reengineering analyses fundamental processes to identify and redesign areas for improvement. By stepping back, strategists can examine supply chain, customer experience, and finance. BPR services specialists can integrate new technologies and rework procedures to improve the business. They can help you create intelligent workflows that boost profits, eliminate redundancies, and cut costs.

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What Is Finance Management?

Depending on the scale of an organization, finance management seeks to optimize shareholder worth, generate revenue, mitigate threat, and safeguard the corporate's financial health within the short and long term. When working with people, finance management might entail planning for retirement, faculty financial savings, and other private investments. Learn how to become a extra profitable leader, improve communication, make better choices, manage conflict, and lead others by way of instances of change. Financial management professionals should run common monetary reviews of business operations and cash move. It is a preventative step that ensures the continuity of business operations by securing the validity and accuracy of an organization's monetary processes. Finance management professionals deal with three major kinds of monetary management for firms. These varieties contain numerous elements of the inner selections an organization will probably have to make about money flow, earnings, investments, and holding debt. Every manager should have good delegation abilities to attain optimal outcomes and achieve the required productivity results. The advantages of using an LMS embrace improved studying outcomes, elevated effectivity and productivity, lowered training costs and improved compliance. While the UI of its website isn’t great, its open-source capabilities make it a great customization platform for companies, faculties and universities. management training programs The Essential Guide for Effective Managers gives you the confidence to start your management career and grows your leadership potential. As a new supervisor, you may feel unsure and unsupported, however this doubt doesn't need to linger. Having the best abilities and understanding of your management type and strengths is the first step to gaining the needed confidence. The areas you cover on this training embody implementing the totally different leadership types, developing your self as a coach, and onboarding greatest practices. Mastery of CSR allows individuals to create sustainable modifications, foster ethical behaviour, and build connections with the world. Businesses that embrace CSR typically get pleasure from enhanced popularity and financial advantages. Upon completion of this Introduction to Management Training Course, delegates could have a complete understanding of Management and the self-confidence and expertise wanted to excel in a managerial context. They might be well-prepared for career development and better outfitted to contribute to their organisation's success. Wharton’s outstanding school have labored for and consulted to giant multinationals, well being care and biopharma organizations, public and not-for-profit company, and small entrepreneurial organizations. They have also authored books on leadership and management, similar to The Leader’s Checklist, The India Way, and Why Good People Can’t Get Jobs. Schulich ExecEd college students acquire the boldness, skills and perspective to realize better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their groups to new heights. The enriching environment of the networking occasion provides participants with the invaluable opportunity to construct a robust network with international executives who bring numerous experiences, cultures, and views. Engaging in considerate discussions, they will change cutting-edge insights and knowledge which are integral in staying abreast of business developments. The networking event showcases the colourful group that members of the Executive Program in Management turn out to be a useful part of. As part of a small group, individuals will apply their learnings from the online, stay online, and on-campus classes to unravel a business downside. Financial management professionals should be capable of offer research-based ideas that may assist an organization securely store and manage financial data in compliance with relevant laws and harness that data when wanted. Coursera, for example, hosts a preferred Customer Service Fundamentals course you could assign new workers to finish before interacting with your clients. Jennifer Therrien, VP of Talent Management and Development at Vensure Employer Services, explains the creative method her staff handles cybersecurity training for her company’s staff. In addition to instructing employees that they're the “first line of defense” against cyber-attacks through messaging and consciousness campaigns, additionally they run phishing simulations to measure the effectiveness of their training. States may also require you to coach workers on particular topics, similar to sexual harassment and non-discrimination training in California or workplace violence prevention courses for public employers in New York. Become familiar with your state’s and industry’s legal guidelines to guarantee you provide all legally required training. The final step is to evaluate your training and measure its effectiveness and impact. Senior managers can even reap the rewards of these programs as they offer insights into the latest management tendencies and methodologies, enabling them to stay ahead in a fast-paced and ever-evolving enterprise landscape. Their objective is to provide an in-depth financial evaluation of an organization’s inner financial processes for strategic monetary decision-making. Key choice makers in an organization use the data gathered by management accountants to help in decision-making within the lengthy and brief time period. Financial managers oversee a monetary department and should assist in creating strategic financial plans for a company. While training focuses on job-specific expertise, growth is about long-term development and behavioral change, and each are important. Training programs function a platform for employees to increase their skill sets, which fosters an setting of continuous studying and private development. This strategy not only increases job satisfaction but additionally opens avenues for career development, whether or not inside the same division or some place else within the firm. To work in finance management, you’ll need a bachelor’s diploma in enterprise, economics, finance, or a associated area. While there is no necessary licensure for careers in monetary management, certification is very recommended. In many circumstances, employers prefer to see no less than 5 years of skilled experience earlier than hiring right into a financial management position. Typical jobs that individuals might pursue as an entry level to finance management might embody loan officer, junior tax accountant, personal finance advisor, or accountant. This section is crucial to guard against fraudulent activity, errors, compliance issues, or other variances in the allocation of funds, etc.

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Daring Docs: A Dare To Lead Workshop For Physicians

We imagine that each one books deserve a second likelihood to be loved and valued. As a Canadian Indie Bookstore, we are dedicated to offering all readers with Great Books at Best Prices. And it isn’t effective��in truth, it's downright destructive–if it isn’t well understood. So about half the effort of this guide is to help a leader get vulnerability. In truth, in some circles, vulnerability has been considered the antithesis of efficient leadership. Leaders usually make an enormous effort to do whatever they'll to close down vulnerability. But daring management in a culture outlined by scarcity, concern, and uncertainty requires skill-building round traits which are deeply and uniquely human. Dare to Lead™ 2.zero is the ultimate word playbook for growing brave leaders and courageous cultures. Daring leadership is a collection of 4 courage talent sets that are one hundred pc teachable, measurable, and observable. It’s learning and apply that requires courageous work, powerful conversations, and displaying up with our whole hearts. brene brown dare to lead workshop In getting into the Daring Way enviornment, I discovered the method to present up with braveness, be seen and the means to reside with courageous authenticity by embracing my vulnerability. The survey asks a sequence of questions at present to collect your thoughts on the contents and presentation of the magazine and may solely take roughly 5-7 minutes to finish. Thank you for taking the time to provide your suggestions and recommendations for C&RL News, we significantly respect and worth your enter. A current article from Harvard Business Review discusses findings from varied studies, highlighting that leaders who show resilience can significantly bolster their staff' well-being. This improvement, in turn, results in enhanced productiveness and an total uplift in staff morale. I love this quote and it jogs my memory of Kim Scott’s Radical Candor paradigm. We should be trustworthy (we can do this with kindness though). We typically generally tend to say “maybe” when we wish to spare the other person’s feelings. We must determine which voices deserve area in our hearts and heads. I am educated to ship the Dare to Lead™ facilitated curriculum and am delivering this in organizations. Contact me to discover bringing this pivotal work to your group, staff or group. In 2012, I grew to become very curious in regards to the work of Dr. Brenè Brown on worthiness, vulnerability, resilience, and shifting from scarcity to wholeheartedness.

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K.B. Jackson

Coming April 30, 2024 - PreOrder Today! Until Depths Do Us Part (Cruising Sisters Mystery) by KB Jackson Women Sleuth/Mystery 1st in Series Cruise Seattle to Alaska Publisher: Tule Publishing (April 30, 2024) Sudden riches lead to a world of trouble… Newly widowed Charlotte McLaughlin is adrift following the sudden death of her husband of twenty years and the shocking discovery of the lavish double life he’d lived while purportedly traveling for business. When Charlotte’s only nephew and his fiancée are notified that their secluded wedding venue has flooded, her sister Jane suggests an alternative venue: a Thanksgiving week cruise from Seattle to Alaska aboard the private residence ship where Charlotte’s husband had purchased a two-bedroom unit without her knowledge. What better way to get closer with her family and banish the memories Charlotte can’t bear to touch now? But the bride is found dead less than twenty-four hours after departure, and the head of security holds the groom on suspicion of her murder. Charlotte and Jane must figure out who is responsible for the murder before their nephew goes to jail for a crime they’re adamant he couldn’t have committed. Then a second victim is discovered, and Charlotte becomes even more certain there’s a killer on the guest list. Author Links Website    Facebook     Instagram    Twitter / X    GoodReads Also written by K. B. Jackson Secrets Don't Sink: A Chattertowne Mystery Traditional Mystery 1st in Series Setting -Washington Level Best Books (July 4, 2023) Loose lips may sink ships, but bodies and secrets will always float to the surface. Audrey O’Connell has returned from Portland to her hometown of Chattertowne, Washington, a place where gossip is currency but knowing when to stay tight-lipped is priceless. Procuring a part-time job at the local newspaper to keep an eye on her impetuous sister following Vivienne’s latest romantic scandal, Audrey is assigned a feature series for the upcoming festival which has her digging through the town archives in search of anything interesting. When her former boyfriend Marcus is found floating dead in the marina not long after reaching out to her in hopes of utilizing her research skills, her investigation reveals his conspiracy theories about Chattertowne and corruption within its leadership might not have been so crazy after all. As she plumbs the depths of the town’s 150-year history, she discovers that beneath the façade of this idyllic hamlet lie secrets long-submerged–including within her own family–and finds herself in the crosshairs of those who guard them. Now with three dead bodies, an intense case of aquaphobia, and a narrow window before her deadline, Audrey looks to City Manager Holden, octogenarian historian Mildred, and her enigmatic almost-boyfriend Darren to help her discover the truth that will forever change her and Chattertowne. Click on the covers for more information or to order by Amazon. 5/15/2024 Read the full article

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MBA in Fashion Designing in Pune at INSD Design Institute Pune

In the dynamic world of fashion, where trends evolve rapidly and creativity is key, pursuing a Master's in Business Administration MBA in Fashion Designing can be a strategic step toward a successful and fulfilling career. Pune, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant fashion scene, is home to the prestigious INSD Design Institute, offering top-notch education in fashion and textile design. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of fashion education, focusing on the MBA program at INSD Design Institute Pune, and explore why it is considered one of the best institutes for textile design in Pune.

Why Pursue an MBA in Fashion Designing?

Fashion is not just about designing clothes; it is a multi-billion-dollar industry that encompasses design, production, marketing, and management. An MBA in Fashion Designing equips students with the business acumen and managerial skills needed to succeed in this competitive industry. It provides a holistic understanding of the fashion business, covering areas such as retail management, supply chain management, brand management, and more.

MBA in Fashion Designing: A Pathway to Success

One of the flagship programs offered by the INSD Design Institute is the MBA in Fashion Designing. This program is designed to provide students with a unique blend of business acumen and creative skills, preparing them for leadership roles in the fashion industry. Through a combination of classroom lectures, practical training, and industry exposure, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this competitive field.

Designing Institute in Pune: Setting the Standard

As a leading designing institute in Pune, the INSD Design Institute sets the standard for design education in the region. With a faculty comprising industry experts and experienced professionals, students receive mentorship and guidance from the best in the business. The institute's state-of-the-art facilities, including design studios, computer labs, and a well-stocked library, provide students with a conducive learning environment.

Best Institute of Textile Design in Pune: A Legacy of Excellence

When it comes to textile design education, the INSD Design Institute is widely regarded as the best institute in Pune. The institute's curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including textile technology, fabric manipulation, and surface ornamentation, giving students a comprehensive understanding of the textile industry. Additionally, the institute's industry collaborations and guest lectures ensure that students are exposed to the latest trends and developments in the field.

INSD Design Institute: A Hub for Fashion Education

INSD Design Institute, with its state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty, is a leading institute for fashion and textile design in Pune. The institute offers a comprehensive MBA program in Fashion Designing that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing students for leadership roles in the fashion industry.

Curriculum Overview

The MBA in Fashion Designing program at INSD Design Institute Pune covers a wide range of subjects, including fashion marketing, retail management, and design innovation. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a holistic understanding of the fashion industry, preparing them for diverse career paths.

Faculty and Industry Connect

One of the key strengths of INSD Design Institute is its faculty, which comprises industry experts and seasoned professionals. The institute also has strong ties with the fashion industry, with regular guest lectures, workshops, and industry visits, providing students with valuable insights and networking opportunities.

Infrastructure and Facilities

INSD Design Institute boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including well-equipped design studios, computer labs, and a library stocked with the latest books and journals. The institute also provides students with access to industry-standard software and tools, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of the industry.

Placement Opportunities

INSD Design Institute has a stellar track record when it comes to placements. The institute has tie-ups with leading fashion brands and companies, both in India and abroad, ensuring that students have access to top-notch placement opportunities. The institute also provides career counseling and guidance to help students make informed career choices.

Industry Connect and Placement Opportunities INSD Design Institute Pune has strong ties with leading fashion houses and design firms, providing students with valuable industry exposure. The institute's placement cell works tirelessly to ensure that students are placed in reputable organizations, kickstarting their careers on a high note.

Student Testimonials

To provide a firsthand perspective, we interviewed current and former students of INSD Design Institute Pune. Their experiences shed light on the institute's academic rigor, industry exposure, and overall learning environment.

Conclusion

In conclusion, pursuing an MBA in Fashion Designing at INSD Design Institute Pune can be a game-changer for aspiring fashion professionals. The institute's holistic approach to education, coupled with its strong industry connect, makes it a preferred choice for students looking to fashion a successful career in the industry.

By offering a comprehensive overview of the MBA in Fashion Designing program at INSD Design Institute Pune, this blog post aims to inform and inspire individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career in fashion.

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How about doing hotel management after 10'th education?

Going back to school after 10th education may seem daunting, but there are many great opportunities available in Best Hospitality and Hotel Management university in haryana that make the prospect much more enticing. From hospitality and customer service to operations and marketing, a career in hotel management can be rewarding, lucrative and provide you with growth opportunities. In this blog post, we will explore why you should consider doing hotel management after 10th education as well as what it takes to get started. Read on for how you can get your foot in the door of the ever-evolving world of hospitality!

Diploma in Hotel management After 10

The hotel industry is a booming sector with plenty of job opportunities. A Diploma in Hotel Management can help you start your career in this field. After completing Class 10, students have the option to pursue a Diploma in Hotel Management. This course is of 3 years duration and covers all aspects of hotel management. Students learn about topics like front office operations, housekeeping, food and beverage service, marketing, accounting, and more. A Diploma in Hotel Management can lead to exciting career opportunities in the hotel industry. With this qualification, you can work as a front office manager, housekeeping manager, food and beverage manager, sales and marketing executive, or even start your own business. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and want to make a career in it, then a Diploma in Hotel Management is the perfect choice for you!

What is hotel management?

Hotel management is the process of running a hotel, from its day-to-day operations to its long-term planning. It includes everything from booking rooms and handling guest inquiries to managing staff and marketing the property. Good hotel management is essential to keeping guests happy and ensuring that they have a enjoyable stay. It can also help increase occupancy rates and revenues, making it a crucial part of any hotel business. To be successful in hotel management, it is important to have strong organizational and leadership skills. You must also be able to effectively communicate with different departments within the hotel, as well as with guests.

What are the duties of a hotel manager?

A hotel manager is responsible for the overall operation of a hotel. They oversee all aspects of the business, from guest relations to financial management. Hotel managers typically have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include: — Hiring, training and supervising staff — Creating and implementing marketing and sales plans — Monitoring guest satisfaction levels and taking action to improve them — Managing budgets and ensuring profitability — Handling customer complaints and resolving disputes — Negotiating contracts with suppliers — Ensuring compliance with health, safety and security regulations

How to become a hotel manager?

There are many paths to becoming a hotel manager, but the most common route is through completing a hotel management degree or diploma. There are many hospitality schools around the world that offer these programs. After completing a hotel management program, you will likely need to gain some experience working in a hotel before you can be promoted to manager. Many hotels have internships or entry-level positions that can give you the opportunity to learn about different aspects of hotel operations. Once you have gained some experience, you can then apply for managerial positions. Being a successful hotel manager requires strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as knowledge of the hospitality industry. If you have what it takes to be a successful manager, then a career in hotel management could be very rewarding.

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Effortless PMP Renewal: Your Guide to Earning PDUs

Introduction

Keeping up your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a sign of your ongoing dedication to industry excellence and professional growth. But keeping track of PMP renewal PDUs can feel onerous given the hectic schedules that project managers frequently have to deal with. Fear not—this blog will help you every step of the way!

What are PDUs for PMP Renewal?

The acronym PDU denotes a Professional Development Unit. In order to keep their certification, PMP holders must complete 60 PDUs every three years according to PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. These PDUs guarantee that you remain current with the newest techniques, best practices, and trends in project management.

Obtaining PDUs for PMP Renewal

Fortunately, earning PMP renewal PDU may be done in a variety of methods to suit different learning tastes and styles. Here are a few well-liked choices:

Formal Education: Attending conferences, workshops, and courses that have been approved by PMP are great ways to obtain PDUs. In-depth study of project management principles is provided by these programs, along with beneficial networking possibilities.

Self-Directed Learning: You can accrue PDUs by reading books, articles, or PMI publications about project management. Don't forget to log the amount of time you spend reading and adjust your claims.

Volunteering: You can earn PDUs by lending your skills to project management-related events in your neighborhood or PMI chapter.

Experience: You can earn PDUs by reflecting on the lessons you've learned and documenting your project management experience.

Keep in mind the 8/8/35 Rule.

Your PMP renewal PDUs must adhere to a precise distribution across three categories, per PMI regulations:

Technical Proficiency (T): At least 8 PDUs. The primary project management methods, resources, and strategies are covered in this category.

Leadership Proficiency (L): At least 8 PDUs. This category includes courses on team development, negotiation, and communication.

At least 35 PDUs in strategic and business management (S). This wide category includes things like business acumen, stakeholder management, and risk management.

Streamlining PMP Renewal PDUs

Make a Plan: Don't run around looking for PDUs at the last minute. Distribute your educational activities across the course of the three-year cycle.

Monitor Your Development: Keep a log of all the PDUs you have earned, together with the dates, descriptions, and total number of PDUs you have obtained. For this, PMI provides a CCR online system.

Ask for Assistance: Authorized training providers and PMI chapters are excellent sources of information regarding PMP renewal PDU possibilities and requirements.

You may maintain your project management abilities and PMP certification current by adhering to these guidelines and making a commitment to ongoing professional development. This will keep you ahead of the curve

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SUCCESSFACTOR PRICELINE

Priceline’s Journey to HR Excellence: Optimizing Talent with SuccessFactors

Priceline, the champion of discounted travel deals, has built a reputation for innovation and customer-focused solutions. But behind every successful booking lies a well-oiled machine of talented individuals. SuccessFactors, a cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) suite, can be a powerful tool in ensuring Priceline has the right people in the right roles to drive its ongoing success.

Key Areas Where SuccessFactors Can Benefit Priceline

Recruitment and Onboarding: In the fast-paced world of travel, attracting and hiring top talent is crucial. SuccessFactors’ recruitment module can streamline the process by:

Automating job postings to numerous boards

Providing structured candidate evaluation tools

Creating a seamless, personalized onboarding experience to set new employees up for success

Performance Management: SuccessFactors provides a clear framework for setting goals, tracking performance, and providing regular feedback. This continuous improvement model can help Priceline employees:

Understand expectations and align their work with business objectives.

Identify strength areas and opportunities for development.

Feel valued and motivated to perform at their best

Learning and Development: The travel industry is constantly evolving. SuccessFactors’ learning management system (LMS) can enable Priceline to:

Equip employees with the latest skills and knowledge to maintain an edge.

Offer personalized learning paths for career growth.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

Succession Planning:  SuccessFactors helps Priceline identify high-potential employees and groom them for future leadership roles. This ensures:

Reduced disruption when critical positions become vacant

Development of a robust internal leadership pipeline

Increased employee retention as they see paths for advancement

Employee Engagement: SuccessFactors offers tools for pulse surveys, recognition programs, and collecting employee feedback. This data empowers Priceline to:

Measure employee satisfaction levels.

Take proactive steps to address issues and improve the workplace experience.

Foster a positive and engaging work environment.

Beyond the Basics: Unique Benefits for Priceline

Data-Driven Decision Making: SuccessFactors gathers data across HR functions, giving Priceline valuable insights into workforce trends, potential bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.

Global Workforce Management: Priceline’s international reach would benefit from SuccessFactors’ ability to manage a diverse, geographically distributed workforce with localized support for regulations and compliance.

Scalability: As Priceline expands, SuccessFactors scales effortlessly due to its cloud-based nature.

Embracing the Transformation

Implementing a robust HCM system like SuccessFactors requires careful planning and change management. Priceline would need to:

Define clear objectives: What specific pain points or goals does Priceline aim to address with SuccessFactors?

Involve stakeholders: Get buy-in from HR, IT, and executives for a smooth adoption process.

Invest in training: Ensuring employees and managers are comfortable using the system will drive maximum benefits.

Conclusion

By strategically implementing SuccessFactors, Priceline can elevate its HR processes from good to exceptional. This translates into the ability to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to power innovation and continue disrupting the travel industry with unbeatable deals.

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