Sentences with phrase «change as business opportunity»

What we found is that the «climate change as business opportunity» message was perceived to be stronger than any of the other arguments.

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It's the idea that the ubiquity of smartphones and the popularity of apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and Candy Crush have changed our collective expectations of how software should look and function, creating huge opportunities for business applications as intuitive and user - friendly as the ones people use for fun.

Denise talks about how she used this low moment as an opportunity to successfully change the business model.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

When founders discover their assumptions are wrong, as they inevitably will, the result isn't a crisis, it's a learning event called a pivot — and an opportunity to change the business model.

Ultimately a business plan will never be final, as it will continue to change as the business grows and you respond to threats and opportunities in your market.

As there are businesses that are really built on business model change, or on seeing new market opportunities, it will be more about the application of technology and creating a product that is custom - crafted for new market opportunities.

NexPoint Capital, Inc. is a non-traded business development company («BDC») that seeks to provide investors access to the unique opportunities offered by the historic changes to our nation's healthcare economy as a result of significant demographic and governmental changes.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

In his address, Mr. Barton will share McKinsey's perspectives on the forces changing the business landscape and their implications, as well as the opportunities they will create for British Columbia.

Previously, Phil was Chief Financial Officer, Manulife Asia, leading transformational change within the finance function in Asia and providing strong financial leadership to business decisions by influencing divisional strategy and business unit profitability, as well as leading financial due diligence of all merger and acquisition opportunities.

Forward - looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to the launch timing and success of products based on the BlackBerry 10 platform, general economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, including its ability to implement meaningful changes to address its business challenges, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding the cash flow generation of its business.

There has been no change in our capital allocation policy and over the next few years our first priority is to continue to invest in our business, as we have a compelling opportunity to drive sustainable growth and value creation, and we're putting our capital against this opportunity.

For the second year, Walmart Canada is running the Green Student Challenge where teams of post-secondary students from across the country have an opportunity to convince some of Canada's most successful business leaders that they have the most compelling breakthrough idea to change business as we know it.

«We believe the change in our quarterly dividend to a more appropriate dividend yield will result in a favorable capital allocation framework and provide us the opportunity for meaningful share repurchases, investments in our brands as well as opportunities to scale our business,» Joyce said in a statement.

As IDFA continues to explore future opportunities for Gold Business Partners, benefits may change as appropriatAs IDFA continues to explore future opportunities for Gold Business Partners, benefits may change as appropriatas appropriate.

In order to allow the opportunity to make changes to business plans, we are providing significant notification of closure of the program, as well as options available to our valued OGA clients to ensure their best interests are maintained.

The need for change has never been greater, and as a result the business opportunities have never been bigger.»

Things has changed since than and this Walesh side means business who play as a compact unit while defending and very clinical in front of goal when presented with opportunities.

In the context of the election itself, several media outlets have consistently emphasised links between Lupu, Dodon and Plahotniuc, implying that if either Lupu or Dodon wins, it will remain business as usual and another window of opportunity will have been missed for both Romania and the EU to advocate real change in the country.

Statewide membership meetings are the party's opportunity to host trainings, workshops, and seminars, as well as to vote on party business like Platform or Bylaws changes.

«By keeping with political tradition, this decision represents a lost opportunity to change business as usual and challenge the entrenched interests that dominate special elections.»

«There may be opportunities for a business to come in and solve an environmental problem and tap some profit potential as a way of driving a change, as opposed to having all the solutions funded by philanthropies or forced by government regulations,» Gaines says.

Beneath the revolving door of opportunities however, a major shift has taken place, a shift that will not only fundamentally change every company's approach to marketing their business, but will also affect how we as consumers share our own stories.

Whether our purposes are to network with business opportunities or network for social or political purposes, we are reaching a point where the use of eLearning will be needed in order to tame and harness the forces of technological change, pedagogy, and change management which are creating a perfect storm as mentioned earlier.

Effective technology and changing customer needs are creating vibrant business opportunities for private - sector online education — or, eLearning, as it is more commonly labeled.

And while publishers and booksellers see many of the same issues that are facing libraries in terms of adapting their businesses in the age of the e-book, there are some challenges unique to libraries in terms of meeting e-book demand and positioning ourselves strategically for the long term as we adapt to the changes ---- and opportunities ---- that new technologies and new customer demands are creating.

Franklin Templeton participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), annually measuring and reporting on carbon emissions, as well as risks and opportunities for our business due to the effects of climate change.

Benefiting from undervalued international companies experiencing positive change International companies: The fund invests in international large and midsize companies to benefit from business opportunities outside the United States.A value strategy: The fund focuses on companies whose stocks are priced below their long - term potential, and where there may be a catalyst for positive change.Building competitive portfolios: The portfolio manager uses fundamental research as the cornerstone of the investment process.

By keeping student loan debt at a minimum, graduates will still be able to travel the world, continue their education with an advanced degree, start a business, or pursue lower - paying but potentially life - changing opportunities such as volunteering with the Peace Corps or teaching.

Cities that are changing as the result of this initiative may possess important opportunities for pet retailers to expand their customer base and promote their businesses.

While doing research for an article on pet boutiques, which will appear in the September issue of Pet Business, I spoke with industry members who have been working with or in boutiques for a number of years now and have had an opportunity to watch the category as it's both grown and changed.

We provided them with statements from actual advocates using a variety of «frames» to describe climate change — as a national security problem, as a business opportunity, as a secular moral issue, as a Christian moral issue, and in terms of the environmental impact.

As Wicker says, «According to the lore of conscious consumerism, every purchase you make is a «moral act» — an opportunity to «vote with your dollar» for the world you want to see... Making series of small, ethical purchasing decisions while ignoring the structural incentives for companies» unsustainable business models won't change the world as quickly as we want.&raquAs Wicker says, «According to the lore of conscious consumerism, every purchase you make is a «moral act» — an opportunity to «vote with your dollar» for the world you want to see... Making series of small, ethical purchasing decisions while ignoring the structural incentives for companies» unsustainable business models won't change the world as quickly as we want.&raquas quickly as we want.&raquas we want.»

«As business leaders, it is our belief that the benefits of strong, early action on climate change outweigh the costs of not acting... a sufficiently ambitious, international and comprehensive legally - binding United Nations agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will provide business with the certainty it needs to scale up global investment in low - carbon technologies... the shift to a low - carbon economy will create significant business opportunities».

As the private sector member of the World Bank Group, IFC is helping private companies identify business risks associated with climate change as well as business opportunitieAs the private sector member of the World Bank Group, IFC is helping private companies identify business risks associated with climate change as well as business opportunitieas well as business opportunitieas business opportunities.

The greatest risks and opportunities will arise from more dramatic shifts rather than business as usual or incremental change.

And in a moment of candor, the weapons giant Raytheon explained, «Expanded business opportunities are likely to arise as consumer behaviour and needs change in response to climate change.»

It indicates that 86 % of global businesses surveyed described responding to climate risks or investing in adaptation as a business opportunity, and 83 % of companies stated that climate change impacts pose a risk to their products and service.

I would suggest that the business model of power generation needs to change with the time, and instead of seeing changing behaviour of consumers as a constraint, recognise it as an opportunity.

«As well as being a substantial business opportunity, we recognise that climate change also represents a significant threat to our operations and have put metrics in place to inform future adaptation strategieAs well as being a substantial business opportunity, we recognise that climate change also represents a significant threat to our operations and have put metrics in place to inform future adaptation strategieas being a substantial business opportunity, we recognise that climate change also represents a significant threat to our operations and have put metrics in place to inform future adaptation strategies.

At other points in the first day, my message was that «business as usual» was no longer a prudent strategy for carmakers beause of the global urgency of energy security and climate change and the new market pressures and opportunities they create.

As President Trump pursues a regressive, isolationist agenda, business is stepping up to address climate change, promote equality and protect human rights, and create economic opportunity.

As well as advising partners on the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, he has authored Getting to Zero: Defining Corporate Carbon Neutrality, which explores a number of the claims of carbon or climate neutrality that have been made so far and makes a series of recommendations about what should lie behind any such declaration, and Making Sense of the Low Carbon Economy, which provides an accessible overview of the drivers behind the low carbon economy and explores the potential implications for business in the UAs well as advising partners on the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, he has authored Getting to Zero: Defining Corporate Carbon Neutrality, which explores a number of the claims of carbon or climate neutrality that have been made so far and makes a series of recommendations about what should lie behind any such declaration, and Making Sense of the Low Carbon Economy, which provides an accessible overview of the drivers behind the low carbon economy and explores the potential implications for business in the Uas advising partners on the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, he has authored Getting to Zero: Defining Corporate Carbon Neutrality, which explores a number of the claims of carbon or climate neutrality that have been made so far and makes a series of recommendations about what should lie behind any such declaration, and Making Sense of the Low Carbon Economy, which provides an accessible overview of the drivers behind the low carbon economy and explores the potential implications for business in the UK.

As my co-author Peter put it, «As governments around the world set in motion the policies and activities needed to meet their climate change targets under the Paris Agreement, more and more businesses, from farmers to investment firms, will need to pay attention to the associated risks and opportunities.

For example, we look at Brexit as an opportunity to review existing regulations that may or may not be retained as part of UK legislation in future, and to then have a voice in discussing any changes that may be appropriate for our business and the wider environment.

Businesses should see this FASB change as an opportunity to strengthen process automation so the business can operate better as a whole.

«Publishing pay data alone won't change anything — progress will only happen if organisations use this as an opportunity to understand what's happening in their business and make some fundamental changes as a result.

We've identified the Legal Services Act and the introduction of alternative business structures as an opportunity to grow our business and change our structure.

Business seems to be picking up for many law firms, and as opportunities appear, many talented associates are changing jobs.