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Interns to the Rescue! :: Women on Business

Women on Business

There comes a time, however, when an extra hand is needed to get something done and I don’t want to hire someone long-term or for a lot of money. Here are my guidelines: Identify a specific job or two that an intern might do. It feels good to support these businesses and I get to spend more time on the activities I enjoy.

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Vision vs. Mission | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. An organization's purpose often changes over time as advances in technology, changes in customer demands/preferences, etc. impact the competitive arena.

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Joint Ventures Reduce the Risk of Major Capital Investments

Harvard Business Review

For instance, the cost of building and equipping a leading-edge semiconductor fab has climbed to $7 billion, as the technology required to make more advanced chips is getting more complex. The model can be a win-win as long as the two companies address different customer segments. Dual asymmetrical joint venture.

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How One Hospital Improved Patient Safety in 10 Minutes a Day

Harvard Business Review

Most modern health care improvements seem to involve expensive technology and an uncomfortable amount of change management. Now, a number of other hospitals and long-term care organizations in the Netherlands have started playing the card game too. Kelly Sillaste/Getty Images. Insight Center. The Future of Health Care.

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Shape Strategy With Simple Rules, Not Complex Frameworks

Harvard Business Review

Managers in these organizations translate corporate objectives into a few straightforward guidelines that help employees make on-the-spot decisions and adapt to constantly shifting environments, while keeping the big picture in mind. Rail accounted for only 20% of long-haul shipments in Brazil, compared with 80% in most countries.

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Lots of Employees Get Misclassified as Contractors. Here’s Why It Matters

Harvard Business Review

Included on a long list of transgressions , Uber has been dogged by its decision to classify its vast network of drivers as independent contractors. From a practical perspective, removing the guidance changed nothing in terms of employer responsibilities — the law is still the law. This has been true throughout economic history.

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Fighting Chronic Disease Starts with Better Pediatric Care

Harvard Business Review

Health information and other technology. Achieving these essential features will be more easily accomplished with the aid of health information technology (IT), including electronic medical records (EMRs) and population-health-management software. Technologies hold promise for remote monitoring and intervention.