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The Beginning of the Corporate Raider In 2006, Milton Friedman was bestowed the honour of being called one of the “most influential economists of the 20th century,[1]” by a magazine that knows one or two things about economics. The Economist had some pretty solid points to back this claim. Friedman broke from the chains of
By Thomas MacIntosh |
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The words, “manager,” and “future,” invariably go hand in hand. For many managers, the first few words of their job title include something relating to the future. “Long-Term Projects Manager,” “Hiring Manager,” and “Sales Manager,” all include some form of glass-ball seeking outlook. So, for any manager with even a little bit of prospective abilities,
By Thomas MacIntosh |
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There is one form of risk that transcends income levels, industries, and experience, while simultaneously affecting every business, sports team, club, or academic program in the same way. That factor is people. A bad coach can lose a game, a poorly chosen club president can lead an organization down the wrong path, and a mis-hire
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The Predictive Index®, with an investment of $50 million from General Catalyst, created the Talent Optimization category. The concept behind Talent Optimization is a simple framework enabling companies to align their business strategy, with its people strategy, for optimal results. With this came a new look, new insights, new coaching guides, new interview questions, and
By Thomas MacIntosh |
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In 1899, the Winton Motor Carriage Company created the world’s first transport vehicle. The first companies to utilize this new machine had a competitive advantage over other companies that still used trains to transport their goods, as a truck could reach remote rural areas and become the sole supplier. When the Xerox Alto came out
By Thomas MacIntosh |
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Business is booming. Recent changes to tax and regulatory policies in the US have shifted the economy into great shape. According to an August survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), small business owners have never been more optimistic about what the future holds [1]. And as businesses grow, so do the number
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