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M&A Deals Fail At Highest Rate Since 2008

MishTalk

In yet another potential market topping sign, M&A Deals Fail At Highest Rate Since 2008 The value of deals that fail to complete has reached its highest level since 2008, in the latest sign that the best year for mergers and acquisitions since the financial crisis will also feature a number of high-profile failures.

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Competitive Response

Tom Spencer

For an in-depth look at competitive response in the pharmaceutical industry, take a look at “ Competitive Response to Radical Product Innovations ”, an article in the May 2008 Journal of Marketing. Case scenario is a derivation from a practice case provided by The Boston Consulting Group.

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What's Servant Leadership?

Organizational Talent Consulting

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 81 (3), 58. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 81 (3), 58. Point/Counterpoint: Are outstanding leaders born or made? Kirkwood, C., Shah-Manek, B., Welch, A., & & Williams, N. Point/Counterpoint: Are outstanding leaders born or made? Winston, B. & Ryan, B. 212-222.

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IMS Consulting Group (IMS Health) Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

By 1969 , they had proven themselves and were held as the gold standard in pharmaceutical market research in Europe and Asia. In 2008 & 2010, IMS Health was bestowed the honor of being listed as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” by FORTUNE magazine. The next year, in 1970, IMS Health expanded to Latin America.

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Younger and Older Executives Need Different Things from Coaching

Harvard Business

We examined data from 72 executive coaching engagements we conducted from 2008 to 2014. The executives came from a wide array of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, and media. The average coaching engagement lasted six to 12 months.

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Consultant Ninja: Health Care is Not a Right: Management.

Consultant Ninja

What cost control levers are available to reign in pharmaceutical / prescription drug costs? 2010-Present: Off the road 2009 Stats: Airline Miles: 24,902 Nights away from home: 73 (of 216: 34% of nights) AMEX Charges: $21,220 2008 Stats: Airline miles: 87,589 Nights away from home: 159 (of 365: 43.6% Friday, July 31, 2009. Analysis. (40).

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The 3 Essential Jobs That Most Retention Programs Ignore

Harvard Business

In sales-driven companies (think pharmaceuticals and industrial equipment), they are often field sales managers who direct dozens of salespeople in the highest-volume regions. Although long ignored, these middle management positions have become increasingly recognized as critical to executing a company’s strategy.

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