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Hugh’s Words of Wisdom for Wednesday 08.26.2020: Thinking bigger during times of adversity

Claris Consulting

In 2004 19.1% As an example, one of my clients and I developed a purpose statement for her Information Technology department of 180 people. We developed this purpose statement: "We enable customer success." Notice this purpose didn't talk about her technology services. Alan, that's a great question.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

Unfortunately, in 2004, soon after the rollout of this new accounting system, complaints began rolling in with issues. In May 2004, BearingPoint reported a valuation decline of 61%. Information Technology. International Development. Sustainable Development. Practice Areas. Enterprise Applications.

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Zurich Insurance Group Takes Its IT Infrastructure to the Agile Cloud - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DXC TECHNOLOGY

Harvard Business

Building on a relationship that dates back to 2004, Zurich Insurance Group is working with DXC to move from traditional data center outsourcing to a Platform as a Service model, taking advantage of next-generation cloud management technologies to lower operating costs and accelerate development.

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Brews, News and Booz & Company: Interview and Culture Insights

Management Consulted

After he graduated from Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), he developed the idea that companies would become more successful if they called on someone outside of their organization to offer expert, unbiased advice. This idea became a theory, and he developed a practice. Information Technology. Organization and Change.

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IBM Consulting Interviews: Navigating the IBM GBS Maze

Management Consulted

IBM was founded in 1911 and has a rich history of ingenuity, deep convictions, premier research and development, and trend setting. These services focused on business management and information technology. 2004 was the next major shift towards a services focus for IBM. Information Technology. Finance Risk.

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How the EMR Is Increasing Innovation and Creativity in Health Care

Harvard Business

This same mistake-proofing process and technology embedded in the electronic medical record (EMR) can move us a great distance toward safer, higher quality, and more affordable health care. Information technology has come late to health care delivery. These applications of the EMR are in early development.

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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

As we worked with clients who have been granted positions at this firm, we’ve developed some interesting perspectives on this company. Physician manpower planning and medical staff development. Performance Technology. Talent Development. Is The Advisory Board Company is a good company for you to work for?