Sentences with phrase «internal change efforts»

Internal change efforts are not any easier to accomplish, in part due to how faculty reacts to change.

Internal change efforts are not any easier to accomplish, even though the impetus comes from within.

Not exact matches

The one virtue of startups that these big companies do seem to value and appreciate above all (and one that makes acquisitions so attractive rather than internal R&D efforts) is the freedom we have to embrace rapid change, the ability to adapt and pivot, and the understanding that things may never be perfect at the start, but that you'll never get started at all if you wait until they are.

While businesses are increasingly taking steps to assess risks and prepare for future climate changes, many companies face internal and external challenges that hinder efforts...

However the institution of the following policy changes can reduce both inter-state tensions and the associated recurring costs: a concerted effort to increase transparency in each nation's territorial claims; a US declaration on the status of disputed territory conflicts in its mutual defence treaties; and internal enforcement of international agreements such as the Code of Conduct.

In a statement on Wednesday, the university said that Mr. Kaloyeros's decision was a response to an internal change in how the membership of the two boards is determined, and motivated by an effort to avoid the appearance of a conflict between his role as president and the school real estate efforts.

Instead of focusing all efforts on getting the British economy back on track, the Conservative party will now be tied up in its own internal renegotiation discussions that have very little to do with the reality of treaty change among 27 member states.

A successful protocol should include not only the reduction of the bacteria themselves, but also an effort to change the internal terrain so that the bacteria won't be allowed to regrow.

New systemic efforts to support schools have struggled to gain traction in the face of difficult school - level conditions: weak internal capacity, competing priorities, and the rapid pace of change.

By examining the diversity of internal groups and theories of social change within unions, I contest the assumption that teachers» unions are unitary actors simply «blocking» education reform efforts.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Almost any new program of any size and substance is going to encounter a few bumps at the outset — especially an effort that requires significant changes in internal systems and computer programs at large financial institutions as well as 103 counseling agencies across the country.

On August 17, 2003, HAL Labs began undergoing major internal changes and restructuring efforts.

While businesses are increasingly taking steps to assess risks and prepare for future climate changes, many companies face internal and external challenges that hinder efforts to move toward greater climate resilience.

Since then, InsideClimate News published an exposé detailing a $ 30 million, multi-decade effort by Exxon Mobil to sow doubt about climate change, despite the company's own internal deliberations about known climate risks associated with fossil fuel use.

In addition to concealing the known risks, Exxon and Suncor... directed, participated in, and benefited from efforts to misleadingly cast doubt about the causes and consequences of climate change, including: (1) making affirmative and misleading statements suggesting that continued and unabated fossil fuel use was safe (in spite of internal knowledge to the contrary); and (2) attacking climate science and scientists that tried to report truthfully about the dangers of climate change.

Because there wasn't large - scale internal buy - in to some of the radical changes the company aimed to make, including the discontinuation of markdowns and revamping store layouts, these efforts have largely failed — with some experts wondering if the company will even survive.

Change efforts are complex in any business or profession and are affected by many factors: e.g., clients» needs; external pressures and expectations; competitive factors; economic and profitability dynamics; internal culture; personalities; power issues; stages of group development; and leadership capabilities.

Somehow one can not help but think the main reason why some courts no longer publish their decisions anymore, is level of effort required to change and coordinate internal processes (tweak some tehnologies) plus modify some court employee work tasks, to make this all work within a reasonable turnaround time.

Before you launch this effort, have an honest internal conversation about who's likely to leave, and whether that's a price the firm is willing to pay to make this change happen.

Cannivé excels in this role by maintaining a close relationship with the business and paying close attention to the ever - changing needs of all various internal departments: «My experience is that a close relationship to other functions and honest efforts to understand their needs is an important factor for the quality of the legal advice» explains Cannivé.

Heading legal and company secretarial, Glynn has made significant changes to internal processes, in efforts to heighten efficiency.

Citing sources «familiar with the situation», Bloomberg says one of Google's main goals with «Android Pistachio Ice Cream» — the company's internal codename for Android P — is to change the look of the operating system, in an effort to make it more appealing to iOS users.

Now that LinkedIn has found its place in the hiring process, why would more established companies change their internal processes to include other marketing efforts by prospective employees?

• Planned and organized a gala event the success of which resulted in sales turnover by 62 % • Created and maintained liaison between internal departments and external agencies • Examined any new developmental changes in the market and put effort to promote business accordingly • Achieved Employee of the Month Award — May 2010

Professional Experience Valley Trauma Center (Van Nuys, CA) 2011 — Present In - Home Outreach Counselor • Provide prevention education and counseling at the individual, family and group level within both in - home and clinical settings while overseeing all case management services • Utilize various methods including humanistic, cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches • Assist group members in the discovery of internal sources of strength and ability to effectively cope with situational crises a well as modify self - defeating behavior • Set and achieve specific group - level goals while helping participants define concrete, meaningful developmental benchmarks, appraising on - going change processes and related dynamics, and connecting individual efforts to common themes • Manage 10 cases on a weekly basis while ensuring an initial visitation with clients within 48 hours of referral • Perform new program participant assessments and participate in all intake and discharge functions

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-- Duties & Responsibilities Provide support to other staff and coordinate all care efforts while acting as primary point of contact to patients Perform frequent patient evaluations, including initial and on - going examinations, monitoring and tracking of vital signs, executing various minor procedures, and both administering and tracking medication use per physician orders for an extensive variety of conditions Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary through accurate communication Communicate effectively with other medical staff, family members and interested parties to facilitate the efficient treatment of patients as well as ensure the timely information flow Collaborate in the development of treatment plans, providing guidance from point of admission through discharge while utilizing initial and on - going assessments to provide correct medical direction Deliver emotional and informational support to patient, their families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions, participating actively in all continuing education opportunities Utilize and employ knowledge from clinical rotations in MedSurgical, Telemetry, GI, Emergency Room, Post-Partum, Nursery, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Family Practice and Urgent Care settings Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws in the administration of care, the operation and utilization of all medical equipment and procedures, and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner

Program Manager / Product Development, Engineering IT (04/2005 — 02/2010) • Lead Engineering IT efforts focusing on customer satisfaction, business development, and effective resource management • Oversee Data Management Program comprised of Data Warehouse and Reporting Infrastructure and Data Mart Development • Lead and facilitate technical teams in gathering requirements and creating business cases for proper initiation of proposals • Develop and Conduct ROI and Cost / Benefit analysis for the requests within the Engineering IT portfolio • Design and implement Engineering IT department daily operations, policies, procedures, and direct staff workflow • Initiate projects, employee scheduling, project timelines, and budgets • Conduct management reviews, management program / project health reporting, and staff development initiatives • Create process for streamlining projects identification and prioritization within portfolio and programs • Manage internal team status reporting and dashboard management • Lead change control board (CCB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) for effective & coordinate program operations • Serve as Service Manager and Resource Manager for the program data management ensuring effective operations • Act as technical resource for Business Objects Reporting Infrastructure and Database administration • Design, develop, and deploy application suite for Mechanical Engineering Testing Solutions (METS) utilizing Oracle Database Application Express and Oracle 10g Database.

Claims Management Duties & Responsibilities Utilize efficient workflow organization to improve departmental efficiencies while ensuring effective client response and diligent analysis of claims, with extensive experience in both commercial and personal lines Provide relevant administration and direction to multi-million dollar staff budgets, quality control, fraud investigations, and complex claims reviews, earning denial authority over high - level claims cases Identify and develop talent among team members with focused training efforts, performance reporting and analyses, and operational efficiency initiatives Deliver continuous assessment of work force, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective service strategies and techniques, loss liability monitoring, and claim litigation assistance Develop and implement the marketing and sales efforts of customer service team while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, providing disciplinary actions when necessary Construct customer service and claims team through effective staff hiring to aid in efficient operations and execution, delegating important tasks / assigments to line supervisors while providing branch - level guidance Aid in strategic planning and capital budgeting based on improving operating efficiency and reducing service - related production losses, collaborating effectively with senior - level management Maintain a strong working knowledge of important industry topics, company programs and policies, and overall regulatory environment, including state - level responsibility for process changes in casualty / PIP Address important client and staff queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude and professionalism

Coping is defined as «constantly changing cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage specific external and / or internal demands appraised as taxing or exceeding the resources of a person» (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984, p. 141).