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Mackert and Garfield Named to Board of Examiners for 2015 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

Six Disciplines

The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named Casey Mackert, Director of Baldrige Services and Dr. Jan Garfield, Baldrige Client Coach at Six Disciplines Consulting Services in Findlay, Ohio, to the Board of Examiners for the 2015 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. GAITHERSBURG, Md.—The

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Teamwork: Sharing the Blame! :: Women on Business

Women on Business

The historic health care bill that is now on its. Get a whole team to be pattern aware and you have a winning combination that is the standard for the whole company. Related posts: The mystery of Agent Stan Conch…SOLVED! Do you know Agent Stan Conch? More importantly, can you. Are We Too Busy to Be Healthy? Unhappy employees?

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HBR’s Guide to Obama’s 2014 State of the Union

Harvard Business Review

He mentioned a number of themes that we cover regularly here at HBR: the minimum wage, inequality, women in the workplace, manufacturing, and health care to name just a few. He also noted his administration’s efforts to train and promote the hiring of veterans, which Derek Bennett argues is also good business.

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Helping Patients Make Peace with Death

Harvard Business Review

Editor's note: This post is part of a three-week series examining innovation in health care, published in partnership with the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. All patients would designate health care proxies. Patients would be expected to designate a proxy as part of enrolling in health insurance.

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It’s OK to Move Down (Yes, Down) the Value Chain

Harvard Business Review

Leaders of many companies — in industries ranging from contract manufacturing, and software services to consulting and health care — tell us the same thing: “We want to move up the value chain.” defend against “attack from beneath” and maintain your reputation for ethical operations.

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How to get an entry-level human resources job?

HR Digest

They manage employees, train them, and provide support services. Learn How To Work With Technology. Technology plays a big part in our lives today. As an HR specialist, knowing technology makes you more appealing to employers. Honesty and ethics are among the best character traits an employer looks for.

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What Inexperienced Leaders Get Wrong (Hint: Management)

Harvard Business Review

Not just those under attack for ethical lapses, accounting problems, or excessive compensation – retired college presidents are the latest to join corporate executives in the latter category. President Obama has stumbled in the implementation of his signature health care reform idea, the Affordable Care Act.