Sat.Feb 02, 2019

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Healthcare Industry — The Rise of Vertical Integration

Tom Spencer

In recent years, players in the healthcare industry have strived to create more effective systems in order to improve overall patient outcomes. Traditional ‘fee-for-service’ business models have seen America spend more on healthcare than any other nation and are no longer producing the results that patients need. How to break out of the old model? Leaders in the field have considered a variety of solutions, but the most prominent model is vertical integration , which is where one company takes c

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The Curse of Greyface

Kai Davis

I’m reminded of a story in the Principia Discordia revolving around a fictional figured named Greyface. Greyface preached that we should preserve Serious Order and eradicate spontaneity (and even play) at any and all costs. Greyface and his followers took the game of playing at life more seriously than they look life itself and were known even to destroy other living beings who ways of life differed from their own.

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Understanding the Costs and Causes of Employee Turnover

Tom Spencer

In my last blog post we looked at six reasons employee’s leave an organisation. Voluntary turnover is the most crucial type for firms to focus on as it can be impacted by management decisions and organisational styles. We also looked at some of the reasons that motivate people to voluntarily leave an organisation. You can find the detailed post here.

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The honor code

Seth Godin Blog

Does introducing an honor code presume that the people involved have honor, or is it designed to create a space where honor can develop? An honor code: The simple expectation that we trust you, that you call your own fouls, that you act honorably even if you think no one is watching… As we think about implementing this, we need to decide between, “people are so dishonorable, it makes no sense to trust them” and, “the only way to help people become more honorable is to tru

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Importance of CRM Systems for Modern Businesses

Tom Spencer

The modern day organisation faces a major concern that its predecessors did not: massive, widespread globalisation. Large businesses are past the days where their sole customer base existed in their home country; in order to stay competitive, bigger companies must expand overseas while still managing their customer base on their home turf effectively.

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