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It’s Not TV: HBO

Leading Blog

M EDIA reporting veterans Felix Gillette and John Koblin trace the history of HBO’s humble launch on November 8, 1972, with “some 375 subscribers,” to the challenges it faces today in an industry they essentially created in It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO. ❧ 2008: It was a very comfortable company.

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The Flexible Method: How to Survive and Thrive Through the Next Crisis

Leading Blog

Argonon fared better during the pandemic than most of the other organizations in their industry using this method. template ] Develop a procedure for every contingency. Then, get back to prepare for the next crisis. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * *

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Remote Work Revolution: Mastering the Challenges and Opportunities in 2024

N2Growth Blog

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Additionally, other intricacies include managing different time zones, creating a robust digital infrastructure to support work, and developing strategies to sustain employee engagement.

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The Societal, Economic And Eco Benefits Of University/Industry Collaboration

The Horizons Tracker

The benefits of strong collaboration between industry and academia is something that I’ve long espoused on this blog, and a recent study from the University of Campinas Economics Institute (IE-UNICAMP) highlights the benefits seen in Brazilian society when the two sectors work effectively together.

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Leadership Development and Educating our Young :: Women on Business

Women on Business

The training we get is partly also a residual of the Industrial Revolution. Categories : Women On Business , Work-Home Life , Workplace Issues , personal development Contact Sylvia Lafair, author of Dont Bring It To Work: Breaking the Family Patterns that Limit Success at sylvia@ceoptions.com. So it is with all organizations.

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13 Things that Make Organizations Extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Their continuous push for breakthroughs has kept them at the forefront of their respective industries. It’s crucial to develop leadership at all levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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Too Much Status Can Harm A Project’s Chances Of Success

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers examine the chances of success in the video game industry, and find that when a project has a high-status leader, it tends to result in a less positive outcome for any projects they lead. The gaming industry was chosen because so many games are released each year and gaming fans are very vocal about their preferences.