When your meetings have no direction and seem to go on forever, you should
consider changing your strategy to make them more effective.
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.
And Savage says he and other officials within Alberta Environment have been asked to prepare more research in anticipation of talks to
consider changes to the province's climate
strategy.
Since ending his tenure as mayor in 2013, Bloomberg has been an environmental activist focused on climate
change, and this has made him
consider business
strategy in its relation to society.
With more people blending personal and business relationships online, and more companies reaching out to customers through social networks (see this month's cover story on Zappos's
strategy), it feels to me that the definition of what's
considered «professional» is
changing.
Allergan Plc's chief executive on Monday said he was opposed to fundamental
changes to the drug company's business
strategy, even as its board
considers drastic moves like splitting the company, selling off assets or doing deals to turn around a steep drop in its share price.
start by carefully
considering how this persona's needs have
changed, and how you may want to adjust your messaging, content formats, and content delivery
strategies, as a result.»
If we fear this alignment does not exist, or we feel an alternative
strategy is more optimal, then we encourage the management of that business to
consider change.
Considering the furiously
changing face of search engine marketing and with 2009 already ahead of us, I thought it was time to evaluate both lists and create an updated collection of link building
strategies.
Investors should conduct due diligence as they
consider investment
strategies and closely monitor the
changing financial condition of the issuing company.
Uber recently hired Frances Frei, a Harvard Business School professor
considered to be a thought leader on organizational
change, to take over as its SVP of leadership and
strategy.
Equity analysts now
consider climate
change - related factors in company valuations, translating sustainability into a new value driver distinct from a marketing
strategy.
While some grads choose the payment plan they can afford when payments are due, it's worth
considering what your long - term
strategy for paying off your student loans will be, and how it might
change as your career advances.
We ask that appropriate United Nations agencies, governments and the communication industries in the United States and around the globe
consider exploring and undertaking some
strategies that could work toward
change.
A March 2013 review of current risk - reduction
strategies in the British Journal of Sports Medicine [11] reminds state high school athletic associations and legislatures that, in enacting rules, such as limits on full - contact practices, they «need to carefully
consider potential injury «trade - offs» associated with the implementation of injury - prevention
strategies, because every
change may have certain advantages and disadvantages.
Lord Oakeshott, the party's former Treasury spokesman in the Lords who is a close ally of Vince Cable, called last week for Lib Dems to
consider a
change in «
strategy and management».
Hillary and Bill Clinton are so dissatisfied with their campaign's messaging and digital operations they are
considering staffing and
strategy changes after what's expected to be a loss in today's primary in New Hampshire.
Complete Communities for a
Changing Region Housing and Neighborhoods
Strategy Document Complete Communities is a planning and policy document that provides greater detail on housing - related recommendations and outlines best practices to
consider in Buffalo Niagara.
But we need
considered, carefully consulted on,
change, enacted with good warning and in line with a coherent and widely understood ongoing
strategy.
Because of black carbon's short residency in the atmosphere, reducing black carbon emissions is
considered a short - term
strategy for mitigating global climate
change.
«Until recently, only West Antarctica was
considered unstable, but now we know that its ten times bigger counterpart in the East might also be at risk,» says Levermann, who is head of PIK's research area Global Adaptation
Strategies and a lead - author of the sea - level
change chapter of the most recent scientific assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,
change chapter of the most recent scientific assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change,
Change, IPCC.
To inform this recommendation, it is important to
consider how institutions currently monitor graduate student support and time to degree, as well as to better understand challenges to potential reductions in the duration of training, and
strategies that may mitigate the effects of such
changes.
In climate
change mitigation with interactions, assessment leaders must
consider the public perception of theories such as land - based
strategies to compensate for industrial emissions, which may not meet expectations if they are described out of context.
Still another impediment has been fear that the initiative's «avoided emissions»
strategy would lead to similar plans being
considered as part of future global warming / climate
change treaty negotiations.
As the fundamentals of foreign policy
change, countries should
consider how to construct a
strategy that takes advantage of the three Es of science diplomacy.
If the messages you're sending aren't getting a high response rate,
consider changing your messaging
strategy.
One important goal included building leadership by identifying roles and styles required to improve the «instructional core»;
considering beliefs, cultural
changes, and education
strategies to promote high student achievement; reflecting on the effects of race, class, and culture within the district.
In order to maximize the level of investment in these systems, organizations need to
consider the long - term implications of an integrated
strategy and begin any communications and
change management to support this
strategy before investing in a system.
At the IB Heads World Conference in The Hague, Peter Senge discussed with me the «Education Renaissance,» sharing both successful learning
strategies and the setbacks to be
considered when creating innovative
change.
In particular, we are pleased that the proposal sets out clear aims to approach these
changes in a joined up, iterative manner which ensures that each element is
considered in conjunction with the other and will not lead to stand - alone
strategies which conflict.
But Jeffries challenged de Blasio and Chancellor Carmen Fariña to
consider that weathered
strategies with reupholstered branding aren't likely to create needed
change.
Reflect on initial investment
strategies, current student levels, and
consider potential
changes that would strengthen or renew student motivation toward achieving goals.
One
strategy to help support students in the younger grades to think critically is to
consider changing where the unknown value is.
In this lesson, students
consider the definition and responsibilities of «citizen watchdogs,» develop a culminating set of
strategies or guidelines for combating confirmation bias as they consume and create news and information, and
consider the very powerful role of social and mobile media as tools for social
change.
I hope you can join my webinar April 12 to discuss these, ponder curricular shifts to address local demographic
changes, and
consider other
strategies to help candidates teach with a global perspective.
Most of the questions contained in this study guide are ones you can think about on your own, but you might
consider pairing with a colleague or forming a study group with others who have read (or are reading) Learning to Love Math: Teaching
Strategies That
Change Student Attitudes and Get Results.
In light of the
changing landscape of the California K - 12 education system driven by the Common State Standards (CCSS) and the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), this report presents
strategies from three early implementing states — Kentucky, New York, and Tennessee — that the California Department of Education (CDE) might
consider as it redefines its role in building the capacity of the state's K - 12 education system.
We then
consider areas of future inquiry and practice that are particularly relevant to the Australian context, including (1) the need for research and applications to expand to diverse populations, such as Indigenous Australians, migrants, refugees, at - risk students, and disadvantaged groups, (2) systems approaches to implementation and research, and (3)
strategies to produce and evaluate lasting
change.
Of course, stopping OTAs is just another marketing
strategy as older devices are
considered outdated by default and it is implied that you must
change your Xperia Z with a newer handset.
Investors may also want to
consider limiting or diversifying their exposure to certain macro factors, such as
changes in economic activity and oil prices, by pursuing minimum volatility and multifactor
strategies.
Or, is this still an important
strategy to
consider regardless of looming
changes?
As plan sponsors look toward 2016, this might be an appropriate time to raise the issue of
considering changes in the plan's risk - mitigation
strategy.»
Consider using Social Security claiming
strategy software to evaluate your options, but make sure it's been updated to reflect the recent
changes.
Consider whether there have been any
changes in your life that might affect your current
strategy or attitude to risk.
When periodically reviewing my investments and
considering whether to hold course or make
changes, past performance and future
strategy are equally weighted.
While some grads choose the payment plan they can afford when payments are due, it's worth
considering what your long - term
strategy for paying off your student loans will be, and how it might
change as your career advances.
Such financial
strategy has to be
considered and
changed.
Flying units, hero units, multiple goals, and the ability to
change the course of enemy units by
considered tower placement, all play a role in the winning
strategy.
Considering Visceral Games is experienced with third - person games, it feels like this could've been an opportunity for them to instill their expertise into a franchise that is built more on
strategy and team play than Call of Duty, but I'm sure the suits at EA don't want any developer
changing their baby too much.
The reasoning for this is unclear currently, but
considering Nintendo's current business plan seems to be to polish up and re-release all of their previous games for both the Nintendo Switch and their own range of mini consoles, perhaps it's indicating a
change in
strategy for Nintendo.