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Fish Heads and The Value of Great Leadership: An Unforgettable Lesson

Terry Starbucker

After all, I just came from the public accounting arena as a CPA, which was all about debit and credits, numbers and figures, and processes and controls. We do a lot of job-specific training and development, but not in the same proportion as leadership training. “ We’ll get better “, he’d promise.

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The Most Popular Master’s Degrees for Women in Business

Women on Business

Obtaining your CPA can open many doors and opportunities in the business world. This degree can help you learn about training and development, company branding, and employee relations. If you long to be in the financial side of business, a Master’s in Accounting is the way to go. This program is usually only one year long.

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How the best differ from the rest PART II

Six Disciplines

Such organizations have developed a culture that figures out ways to deploy technology, not for technology’s sake, but to better serve their strategy. This investment includes not just the technology itself, but the training to make sure they maximize the utilization of the technology.

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Those Who Can Speak Close More Sales :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Categories : Sales 2 Comments 1 Marisa Phoenix, CPA November 24th, 2010 at 9:17 am This is a GREAT post. Attacking and Beating Sales Reluctance With the Right Mindset “I don’t like selling. But I’m the best salesperson we’ve. An observation about sales staff I had lunch one time at a popular eatery in.

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Many Employees Have a Mid-Career Crisis. Here’s How Employers Can Help

Harvard Business Review

Entry-level employees learning the ropes garner more than their share of managers’ time, and those transitioning toward retirement pull executives’ focus by necessity as they work to develop succession plans. Develop an internal mission for those needing a deeper sense of purpose.

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Distinguish Yourself from the Market, Not Just Other Applicants

Harvard Business Review

She was a training manager for a large corporation, advising middle and senior managers on career development. Located at the home office, she developed long-term relationship with her clients. Learning about new developments in your field will be more engaging than pounding the pavement for your old job.

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How Companies Can Take a Stand Against Bribery

Harvard Business Review

In addition to the leadership role requirements, the standard requires communication and training to bolster the compliance program, and continual improvement to ensure that programs do not become stagnant but rather respond to changing risks. The list of certified companies includes Legg Mason, Alstom, Mabey, and CPA Global among others.