Recent Articles
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You have to think like a leader to become one
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeadership is a process. You don't just wake up one day become a leader. So how can you begin the process of being a leader if you are not yet one? There is no one right or wrong way, but there are steps that can help you gain control by thinking like a leader.
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Public health in an era of personalized medicine
Dr. Robert Carter Healthcare AdministrationCollectively, the clinical medicine and public health communities have demonstrated to governments and their populations that public health programs and interventions are critical to reducing infectious and chronic diseases.
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Using content materials for ESL instruction
Douglas Magrath EducationStudents need to transfer their ESL skills to their academic subjects or careers. Unfortunately, this process does not always occur. Students who do well in the controlled environment of a high-level ESL class may not be able to make the final leap to a regular class.
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Church safety: Secure buildings and property
Amy Scott Religious CommunitySo far, we've discussed forming a church safety team and helping your church prepare for potential medical emergencies. However, installing first aid kits and training volunteers in basic first aid is only the first step of keeping your church safe.
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3 ways your lobby is a barrier to potential new members
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityFor years I've been conducting church mystery visits. Some call it a secret shopper, but ultimately I'm walking into churches across the country with church culture knowledge coupled with the community's demographic research. This formula produces definitive steps to helping churches become relevant while removing barriers to those entering for the first time.
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Agencies recruiting more women in law enforcement
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe last week of January saw hundreds of women attending a law enforcement recruiting seminar, "Women in Law Enforcement," hosted by the San Antonio Police Department. The interest and attendance, while not a surprise, is definitely a boost for the force as whole.
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What’s the real meaning behind the EPA’s race car regulations?
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEarlier this month, a bit of text interpreted from a months-old, 629-page proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation caused a huge outcry in a section of the automotive world. On Feb. 8, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a group that advocates for the automotive aftermarket industry and hosts a hugely popular auto show every November in Las Vegas, came out with a press release titled, "EPA Seeks to Prohibit Conversion of Vehicles Into Racecars."
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10 simple tips for becoming a better manager
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThese tips are not earth-shattering and should not be new to anyone reading them. Nevertheless, these rather simple and common sense tips should help you to be a better manager.
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Slip or slump: Which way are the housing winds blowing?
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsJanuary — that contrary month for the housing industry — disappointed once again. Across the board, indicators revealed an industry stuck in the doldrums. Housing starts were down from December, as was builder confidence. Sales of existing single-family homes and multifamily construction barely ticked a notch higher.
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False starts: 13 ways to blow strategic planning
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementBoards can be resistant to thinking strategically — they often find it easier to focus on short-term thinking and safe topics. A few boards consider planning an expensive process, while others fear the group hugs and games that characterize some retreats. Even the boards that have budgeted for planning often delay it a year or more.