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Winning Isn’t Everything: The Art of Playing Well

Tom Spencer

Michael Lewis: Prioritise playing the game ethically Similarly, Michael Lewis, the bestselling author of The Big Short , exposed the unethical and reckless behaviour of some players in the financial industry leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. However, many of the mortgages had been issued to people who could not afford them.

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IMC CHOOSES AON TO EXCLUSIVELY ADMINSTER PROFESSIONAL LIAIBILITY INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS

IMC USA

Affinity offers full service capabilities; technical expertise and industry knowledge that adds value through an innovative approach to program strategy, from the design of products and services to the delivery of the marketing message. Visit [link]. for more information. and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital. consulting. by Euromoney.

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We May Not Have a Clear Path, But We Each Have One

Harmonious Workplaces

In 2001, Michael hired a no-name like me after an informational interview to become the Associate Marketing Director for GIA Publications. He entrusted me to craft my own job, manage my own way of doing things, and develop and refine systems for various marketing jobs, from trade show exhibits to catalog publishing.

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Job Security for the Ineffective

Martinka Consulting

In 2008 “rebooted” the project for a shorter run (only to the stadium), another eight years, and with a new budget (a lot more money). ” No, actually you don’t wish it, as your ethics don’t allow you to lie. A 2016 announcement they finished on-time and on budget. .”

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Does Effective Leadership Really Matter?

Organizational Talent Consulting

A controlled study involving leaders across different markets found a positive correlation between the leader's effectiveness and employee retention, sales, margin, labor costs, and net profit. times greater financial returns than market averages. Dhar, U., & & Mishra, P. Journal of Management Research, 1(4), 254. Kouzes, J.,

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IMS Consulting Group (IMS Health) Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

In 1954 , Bill Frohlich, and David Dubow, teamed up to form IMS, a market research company aimed at enabling organizations make informed, strategic decisions about the marketplace. By 1969 , they had proven themselves and were held as the gold standard in pharmaceutical market research in Europe and Asia. Market development strategies.

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To tell the truth

Seth Godin Blog

But the same thing is true of the results you got from the direct marketing test you did yesterday. Living without accurate reporting of results, when it's what we expect, goes far beyond the ethical problem with lying. Not reporting an opinion or a point of view as much as actual events and theories that fit those events.

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