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Why The US Presidential-Transition Process Should Start Now

BCG

Throughout most of the spring of 2001, while the US economy was spiraling into the post-dot-com recession, President George W. Our review of a number of public- and private-sector case studies, including previous presidential transitions in the US, underscores the need for nominees to act in four critical areas.

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How NASA Uses Telemedicine to Care for Astronauts in Space

Harvard Business

Since the Expedition One launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2001 — the first long-duration stay on the orbital construction site — NASA’s Human Health and Performance team has been developing expertise in the planning and provision of medical support to crews staying in our world’s most remote environment.

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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Four years later, in 2001, The Advisory Board Company went public (NASDAQ: ABCO). Once passing the initial screening, there are 2 to 4 more rounds of interviews that include both fit and case study questions. By 2002, the firm had grown to a base of 2,100 memberships and had 500 employees.

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Keeping It Professional When You Work in a Family Business

Harvard Business

Case Study #1: Work elsewhere before climbing the family ladder. ” Toby did everything his father asked, joining The Bozzuto Group in 2001 as a development associate. ” Case Study #2: Set clear expectations from day one. Don’t: Bring family nicknames into the office. Keep the two worlds separate.

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The Connection Between Employee Trust and Financial Performance

Harvard Business

This was the headquarters of Campbell Soup Company when one of us, Doug Conant, took the reins as CEO in 2001. We can use practices from Doug’s approach to the trust-building competency over his 40-year leadership career as a case study for the behaviors leaders should develop as they work to build and sustain trust.