Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth
strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information
technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital
needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Your call center staff will
need training on the latest
technology and customer service
strategies in order to stay competitive and hopefully to pull ahead of all others in your field.
To build a stable foundation, you
need to address four unique and interrelated components: content,
strategy, design and
technology.
«We discovered that BYOD — while it is a
technology issue — it is also a communication issue that
needs to be addressed,» said Mike Malloy, executive vice president of products and
strategy at Webroot.
Ironpaper is an internet consultation and production agency focused on the design, marketing,
technology and
strategy needs of our clients.
Business leaders at Booz Allen Hamilton, a
strategy and
technology consulting firm, discussed areas of change that could be implemented at graduate business schools in the article «What Business
Needs from Business Schools.»
«For Microsoft to continue to be healthy, it
needs strong enterprise partners,» Tim Bajarin, founder of
technology consulting firm Creative
Strategies, told Bloomberg.
My own research emphasis in harnessing technological tools for public service - in education, in medicine, and in servicing the basic
needs of the poor - has led me to conceptualize
strategies to facilitate cooperative (linking) ventures because communication
technologies change so rapidly and the entrepreneurial opportunities are so vast.
As the global sector changes faster than ever before, businesses will
need to re-evaluate their role in this changing landscape — ensuring that
strategy is underpinned with strong underlying market, business and
technology assumptions.
By focusing on the
needs of creative writers and artists and adopting the latest print - on - demand publishing
technology and
strategies, we provide expert publishing services with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather - bound and full - color formats.
According to Governor Paterson's Climate Action Council, which issued an Interim Report earlier this month identifying
strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, the State over time will
need to significantly increase deployment of solar
technologies to address climate change.
Its
strategy consists of four key components: 1) Priority identification — we respond to the crop biotechnology
needs and priorities identified by developing countries; 2)
Technology appraisal — we work to identify, evaluate, and facilitate the acquisition of new crop biotechnology applications; 3) Project implementation — we implement a portfolio of crop biotechnology projects that have a potential for near - term impact in food, feed, fiber crops, and forestry; and 4) Services for the enabling environment — we provide advice and services to assist in the development of an enabling environment to support the safe application of crop biotechnology.
The study is
needed as prostate cancer treatment
technologies have advanced, and as active surveillance has emerged as an important
strategy for sparing low - risk prostate cancer patients unnecessary side effects.
Whether you are interested in deriving some economic benefits from your invention or just want to see your invention developed into a product or service for the public good, you will
need to understand the various issues and
strategies in
technology transfer.
«The PV industry, grid operators and utilities will
need to develop new
technologies and
strategies to integrate large amounts of PV into flexible, efficient and smart grids.
They don't like to make complex decisions, and we
need to make
technologies and
strategies that recognize that.»
In an editorial in Science last week titled «Australia
needs a
strategy,» Chubb, a neuroscientist by training who has served as chief scientist since May 2011, wrote: «It troubles me that Australia remains the only country among the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) without a science or
technology strategy.»
Notwithstanding, there are still barriers (scientific, economic, educational, ethical, legal) that
need to be overcome prior to the application of pharmacogenomic
technologies towards innovative clinical
strategies and optimized therapeutic outcomes.
Many of their questions focus on the
technologies and engineering
strategies that will be
needed to optimize their processes, especially bioreactors.
Due to the scale of the challenge, no
technology should be ruled out, and different
strategies may
need to be employed in different regions and circumstances.
On the site, I explain and demonstrate instructional and classroom management
strategies; explore
technology, books, research and professional development tools that can make us better; help teachers fine - tune the design of their materials; examine the emotional and social forces that impact the way we do our work; and conduct my own little grass - roots studies on topics that I think
need more attention.
He said, to deliver on that promise, countries
need to develop
strategies to build teacher capacity and teachers themselves
need to become «active agents for change» when it comes to implementing and designing
technology - related innovations.
We
need a
strategy that will support primary schools to integrate digital
technologies into the curriculum.
Schools
need a
strategy to give all relevant teachers the time, resources, and support to engage with the new subject in a meaningful way, so they can develop their confidence and skills in the concepts,
technology and pedagogy necessary to fully realise the potential of Digital Technologies and ultimately thrive in a world where mobile devices have become ubiquitous.
This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 15 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation
strategies) * 93 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (21 sheets) Unit's lessons include: * Introduction to the AQA GCSE Media Studies course requirements * Introduction to the four key concepts * Activity focused on pupils» own consumption of media texts * Detailed research into the history of the media - creating a timeline of people,
technology and institutions * Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of
Needs to film media * Introduction of camera shots, angles and movement * Film terminology «speed - dating» to introuce key media language * Analysing a mise - en - scene * Analysing a film trailer: genre conventions and audience appeal * Creating genre - specific typography and writing a commentary * Analysing logos and slogans * Exploring stereotypes in the media * Music industry terminology and genre features * Analysing a CD album sleeve: genre conventions and audience appeal * The history ofvideo gaming * Video gaming genres and gratifications * Analysing a video game cover: genre conventions and audience appeal
Meet diverse learners»
needs through a range of classroom
strategies that includes lecture, discussion, experiential learning, games, student presentations,
technology integration, and free response writing.
Now that you have a learning
strategy that leverages multiple approaches and
technologies and a data
strategy that provides real - time insight into
needs and outcomes, you'll
need to integrate some
technology.
To make the instruction meaningful, we'll
need to apply new instructional
strategies and carefuly adapt exciting
strategies to the new
technology.
Charter schools
need the flexibility to move to new facilities if their current buildings are in the wrong place or can't accommodate instructional innovations (for example, new uses of
technology, student grouping
strategies, blended learning models).
Having said that, the advantage of picking a new eLearning company is that these companies may be more in tune with today's learners»
needs, and are equipped with the latest eLearning tools,
technologies, and
strategies.
A guide, produced by Mayer - Johnson, which explores
strategies to support inclusion in the whole school setting, with topics such as: Hello, the National Year of Communication, The Inclusive Classroom: Using
Technology to Support Teaching Assistants, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, National Association of Special Educational
Needs, and case studies.
John is an LMS selection consultant / blogger who helps organizations plan and implement
technology strategies that support their extended enterprise learning
needs.
Sept. 20, 2011, 2 p.m. EDT Reaching Students With Special
Needs Through E-Learning Learn more about new e-learning strategies for students with special needs, the latest assistive technologies, and how online education can provide special populations of students with the personalized learning they're looking
Needs Through E-Learning Learn more about new e-learning
strategies for students with special
needs, the latest assistive technologies, and how online education can provide special populations of students with the personalized learning they're looking
needs, the latest assistive
technologies, and how online education can provide special populations of students with the personalized learning they're looking for.
We want to build the science,
technology, engineering and mathematics skills that we
need for a growing economy, as highlighted in the government's Industrial
Strategy.»
Sept. 20, 2011: Reaching Students With Special
Needs Through E-Learning Learn about new e-learning strategies for students with special needs, the latest assistive technologies, and how online education can provide special populations of students with the personalized learning they're looking
Needs Through E-Learning Learn about new e-learning
strategies for students with special
needs, the latest assistive technologies, and how online education can provide special populations of students with the personalized learning they're looking
needs, the latest assistive
technologies, and how online education can provide special populations of students with the personalized learning they're looking for.
If you are responsible for or engaged in the use of learning
technologies in your organization, then you
need to be at DevLearn 2018, where you'll meet with industry thought leaders, share
strategies with colleagues, discover best practices, and learn about the hottest topics and most innovative new ideas for our industry.
The dashboard aligns research - based
strategies and practitioner - tested techniques with each district's specific
needs, allowing school district leaders to create systemic action plans for student - centered, personalized learning before purchasing additional
technology — ensuring a much smoother implementation.
While
technology can certainly make math tasks more meaningful and enjoyable, we will also explore how iPads can be used to collect useful student assessment data and organize it to allow students, teachers, and parents to better understand urgent student learning
needs and develop
strategies for success.
This information is used by Guild Research to better understand the
needs of all members so we can meet those
needs, and to provide you with better research about the tools,
technologies,
strategies, techniques, and best practices commonly used by members.
Introduce project - based learning into your classroom and utilize
strategies to engage your ELL students and bridge the growing divide between
technology and the ELL students that
need it to thrive.
As social media
technologies for learning become increasingly important to organizations and to individuals, instructional designers will
need to focus on broad learning events and
strategies that incorporate many approaches rather than on individual courses.
The barrier to this isn't always
technology; it's lacking the
strategy and structure to deliver what's required when and where it's
needed».
In the current study, the preservice teachers focused on matching learner content knowledge,
needs, and preferences to teaching
strategies and
technology.
Plus, as the workforce evolves further into a multi-generational audience, organizations are finding that existing
technology strategies don't meet learner
needs and don't provide a strong enough link between learning and performance.
Teachers
need to select and utilize effective pedagogical
strategies and
technologies that are appropriate for the content and context.
Federal law in postsecondary education must also be a robust source of support for local innovation, research, and implementation of
strategies designed to improve teacher and principal effectiveness and include: Evidence - based preparation and professional development; Evidence - based evaluation systems that include, in part, student performance; Alternative certification programs that meet workforce
needs; State and school district flexibility regarding credentials for small and / or rural schools, special education programs, English learners and specialized programs such as science,
technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics; and Locally - determined compensation and teacher and principal assignment policies.
Outcomes of using simSchool in pre-service teacher education include increased confidence in teaching, increased
technology self efficacy, increased retention in education courses, increased knowledge of instructional
strategies, increased knowledge of classroom management techniques, improved understanding of student learning
needs and differentiation of instruction, and increased understanding of learning theory.
Implement instructional
strategies, learning tasks, materials, and
technology that reflect consideration of and accommodation for individual
needs of students assigned.
This
strategy is based on research suggesting that innovative faculty development models focusing on personal
needs are most effective in producing educational change (Persichette, 1998; Strudler & Wetzel, 1999), effective
technology - related faculty development efforts enable teacher educators to enhance their instruction (Cooper & Bull, 1997), and faculty members must receive support when they
need it as opposed to when a training session is offered (Ring, Cilesiz, Ali, & Chen, 2002).
Now, increased access to
technology and evolving blended learning
strategies offer teachers more effective ways to meet the individual
needs of ELLs — and all students, for that matter.