Recent Articles
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Is Airbnb really a threat to the traditional lodging industry?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs a model of sharing economy, Airbnb started off from the idea of letting travelers rent an "unused" bed, a bedroom or an entire suite/house from a host. When consumers make good use of other consumers' unused or underutilized resources, the society as a whole can gain extra value.
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Use a laser focus in your luxury client marketing
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWhen it comes to attracting high-end clients for design services, less is definitely more. Glitzy home and lifestyle magazines are chock-full of sumptuous photos of interiors and stylish ads for luxury goods, but they are more likely to appeal to affluent rather than wealthy consumers. Those with the most to spend are seeking a more bespoke experience, something created especially for them — and that includes how you reach them.
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Are you connected with fellow church business administrators?
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWe all intuitively know we need other believers to help us mature spiritually, hold us accountable and provide encouragement. The same concept applies to our professional efforts. We need the insights, wisdom and more from others who work in similar roles.
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Determining the linguistic demand of tasks
Erick Herrmann EducationEach school day, students are asked to engage in a variety of instructional tasks that require them to utilize language in a variety of ways. Students are asked to read, write, listen and speak about content-area concepts, which are often complex and require students to use academic vocabulary and language.
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Before you sign that contract: The Ten Commandments of venue selection
Beth Nicholson Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA lot goes into locating the perfect venue for your event — endless time with online research, phone calls, emails and site visits compounded by internal discussion and debate. After hours upon hours of effort, you have narrowed the field and are ready to sign the venue contract.
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Currency manipulation and the loss of US manufacturing jobs
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingThis year has seen the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) become an integral part of the presidential primary discourse. Related news tells us the manufacturing sector inside the United States is — at best — psychotic.
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Volunteer, intern or worker — Which are you?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOrganizational development experts, business coaches, great bosses, mentors and solid human resources people all try to help us with our work/life balance. We learn from them tricks of the trade, wisdom from years of experience and the latest data, trends and studies.
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Infographic: Perfecting your CV and resume to get the job you want
Colin Cuthbert Healthcare AdministrationFor people who are out of work, job-seeking can be a frustrating process, as time and again you are politely turned down for vacancies. It is difficult to keep going after multiple rejections, but it may be worth considering whether you need to do anything differently — and that starts with reviewing your resume.
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The revival of supersonic air travel
Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWas the Concorde ahead of its time? Probably. The state-of-the-art supersonic transport (SST) it provided came at a considerable expense. Beyond those class warfare optics, it got mired in business issues and politics pretty quickly. Above all, there was the problem of the sonic booms it created leading to wide-scale noise pollution.
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Building high-performance boards
Randall Craig Association ManagementHave you ever considered why some boards (or senior management teams) are more effective than others? The usual reasons may include individual skills and knowledge, attitude, strong staff support, infrastructure, etc. However, one of the most powerful drivers of board performance — and also one of the most overlooked — is the onboarding process.