Recent Articles
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What Twitter groups can teach you about your organization
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf someone asked how your company is organized, what would you say? Chances are you would pull out your company's org chart and describe its various divisions and departments. But org charts only depict lines of formal authority.
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2 examples of why I love the hospitality business
Shebby Lee Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI'll admit that I have been doing this for a long time, and I sometimes grow weary of so-called professionals who do not do their homework and don't understand that we are in the hospitality business. We provide a service, not a product. We are in the business of making people happy. OK, I can get downright crotchety on the subject.
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The calculus of nursing education and patient outcomes
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationWith the publication of a new study in The Lancet in February, it appears that the call for more baccalaureate-prepared nurses just became louder, and the results of said study appear to carry a great deal of weight in both the academic and clinical worlds.
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Innovations in improving indoor air quality
Michael J. Berens ManufacturingEfforts to improve indoor air quality have encountered some limitations as builders and engineers have had to balance them with other demands, such as improving building performance and reducing energy consumption. A number of industry organizations, research institutions and universities throughout the world are engaged in finding solutions that will satisfy both IAQ and energy requirements. Some recent developments show promise of helping to breaking the gridlock.
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Setting an agenda streamlines the meeting process
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementIf there is a reason to meet, there should be a meeting agenda. Most agendas are built on precedent: "We've always done it that way." Seldom do incoming officers consider the format of an agenda to craft improvements, and agenda development is often delegated to staff.
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Top tips to avoid trail camera mistakes
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureOver the past few years, trail cameras have become an extremely important tool for big game hunters all over the world, especially for deer hunters in the United States. However, like any tool, they must be used properly in order to realize their full potential.
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Hire more effectively through language testing
Jon Jilani Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhether job candidates intentionally exaggerate their language skills or they simply define "fluency" differently than the hiring manager would, it is hard to compare and contrast their abilities without any kind of standard measure.
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ELL student population increases, obstacles and achievement
Beth Crumpler EducationWith the increase of ELL populations in U.S. schools, there has been a continued disparity and increase in the academic performance gaps of ELLs compared to their non-ELL peers. The increase in the academic performance gap has contributed to higher school dropout rates among ELLs.
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An open letter to church communications directors
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityHave you noticed that in our field you never get comfortable? Ideas, clients, production, suppliers, methods and software are changing continuously. You think you've mastered something and bam!, it changes. Here are three things I wish someone shared with me earlier on.
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5 time-saving tips for using PDFs in proposal writing
Joe Latta Civil & GovernmentIn today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, many professional services firms are submitting more proposals and dedicating more time to their research, development and customization. For instance, in the legal field, a recent LexisNexis study found that 42 percent of firms have increased their proposal volume over the last 12 months; only 7 percent have decreased.