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2024 Events for Project Managers, Business Leaders, and Industry Professionals

Epicflow

During the expo, the attendees will be able to explore real-world solutions to typical PM problems; discover recent technologies, tools, and services; participate in the enlightening discussions of the latest areas of project controls; engage with supply chain organizations; and meet all major project controls professional in one place.

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IoT Disruptions in 3 Industries and What You Can Learn From Them

Tom Spencer

Internet of Business reports that farmers in the state of Victoria have been promised $15 million to help them deploy robotics, wireless networks, sensors, and analytic solutions to take advantage of the enormous potential of connected technologies. These systems can broaden operational efficiencies and improve public and road safety.

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Applying Life Lessons to the Workplace

1 to 1

I had a very interesting meeting the other day with Rowley Douglas, executive vice president of North American operations for CloudSense, a cloud services company which provides platforms used to manage the customer lifecycle for companies in telecommunications, media, and other industries. 1to1Media.com/weblog.

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Healthcare Paradigm Shift: Emphasis on Outpatient Care

Tom Spencer

Reduced fixed costs: Outpatient facilities cost less to build than a hospital and, with no overnight stays and limited operations on the weekends, operational costs are lower as well. Thoughtfully located outpatient centers have the potential to attract a large number of new patients. Adding Telehealth Opportunities. Conclusion.

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Sample Consulting Case Questions

Tom Spencer

The company started making handheld wireless devices in 1999 and gained substantial market share in the initial smart phone market prior to the release of the iPhone in 2007. Operations. It is currently summer, and Cabana is having trouble meeting demand. You have been brought in as the CEO of Blackberry. Competitive Response.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business

This isn’t all that surprising given the level of innovation activity in these sectors, but directors operating in similarly disrupted sectors should take note. Just over one-fifth (22%) of boards operating in the IT and telecom industry sought tech expertise when filling their most recent board seat, higher than in any other industry.

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The Science of Continuous Improvement

Confessions of a Consultant

The province is famous as the site for the 1 st transatlantic wireless communication; the 1 st transatlantic flight; the 1 st responders to the Titanic’s distress signal – an event which occurred about 500 miles off their coastline. She now meets clients in her car. With a direct (4.5 But the ‘no show’ rate was as high as 50%.