Sentences with phrase «developed by the members of this grouping»

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In discussing the ramifications of this, Bion observed that effective groups often develop elaborate structures, designed to keep their sophisticated goals from being derailed by more primal group activities like gossiping about members and vilifying non-members.»

My working definition of the congregation is this: A congregation is a group that possesses a special name and recognized members who assemble regularly to celebrate a more universally practiced worship but who communicate with each other sufficiently to develop intrinsic patterns of conduct, outlook, and story.9 We can sharpen our appreciation of congregational structure by comparing its thick culture with that of other religious associations.

Helpful as group counseling proved to be, with each troubled person in the group (about ten persons) finding himself strengthened, aided, and cared for by the other members of the group, sometimes there were exasperating dead ends — psychological impasses where it seemed that the counselee had developed a blind spot and simply could not visualize his problem objectively, or from any other viewpoint than his own.

The policy was developed by the Maine DOE Concussion Work Group, which includes members from the fields of health care, athletics, school nursing, physical therapy and neuropsychology.

This session will update on progress since last year's conference, on the work between coalition members of the Baby Feeding Law Group to develop a resource for food bank organizers and volunteers, and a pilot to implement the resource supported by Leicester City Council.

Coleman is a member of the Transgender Advisory Group assembled by the state health department's AIDS Institute to develop recommendations for addressing trans community needs in Governor Andrew Cuomo's Ending the Epidemic Blueprint.

Observations obtained a month later by members of the Planetary Sciences Group using the PlanetCam camera developed by this team and fitted to the 2.2 - m telescope at the Calar Alto Observatory in Almería (Spain) enabled the speed of this atmospheric structure to be confirmed.

A bonus, in reviewers» eyes, is a focus on workforce diversity: «Particularly encouraged are projects that develop and implement research - based instructional materials that ameliorate achievement gaps between student populations and lead to improved understanding of, and participation in, STEM disciplines by members of underrepresented groups.»

Members of this Working Group aim to steer the development of research on RD in developing countries, by transferring and sharing scientific expertise, models and best practices as well as by seeking contacts with Universities, scientific associations, institutions and patient organizations.

PTC's programme has been developed in partnership with the SMA Foundation and, interestingly, development will be overseen by a joint steering committee comprised of members from the latter group, as well as Roche and PTC.

NERICA (short for New Rice for Africa) varieties include a group of 18 upland rice varieties developed by CGIAR Consortium member, the Africa Rice Center (Africa Rice) and national partners.

The GCCHE core competencies were developed by a group of 25 experts in the health professions field, including members of both the GCCHE Advisory Council and Coordinating Committee.

Good, sustainable farming supports regional communities by working with groups like Fair for Life fair trade funds and partnering with the farmers and members of a community to jointly develop programs that address needs in local communities such as medical support, improving critical local infrastructure, supporting local schools, establishing sources of potable water, nutrition education, to name a few.

Back in 2002 a group of educational travel companies came together and pioneered a robust verification scheme which featured an audit of all members every year by independent experts By measuring against a comprehensive code of practice that had been developed with, amongst others, health & safety experts, teachers» unions», head teachers» associations, outdoor advisors and top legal advice, the audit ensures all aspects of a company's business was examined, this includes worldwide health & safety management, financial security, consumer protection, fair terms and conditions and, for when it does go wrong, a commitment to independent arbitratioby independent experts By measuring against a comprehensive code of practice that had been developed with, amongst others, health & safety experts, teachers» unions», head teachers» associations, outdoor advisors and top legal advice, the audit ensures all aspects of a company's business was examined, this includes worldwide health & safety management, financial security, consumer protection, fair terms and conditions and, for when it does go wrong, a commitment to independent arbitratioBy measuring against a comprehensive code of practice that had been developed with, amongst others, health & safety experts, teachers» unions», head teachers» associations, outdoor advisors and top legal advice, the audit ensures all aspects of a company's business was examined, this includes worldwide health & safety management, financial security, consumer protection, fair terms and conditions and, for when it does go wrong, a commitment to independent arbitration.

The costs for the early phases of the Framework 2021 project were minimal; tasks were carried out by volunteers, including the CO ASCD Board members who managed the project, the teachers in the development group who developed the initial categories of the Framework, and other advisors to CO ASCD who assisted with project planning.

The survey items were initially developed by members of the simulation committee and pretested with the first group of preservice teachers who completed the course.

By sharing best practices with each other and giving and receiving feedback, members of the consultancy group feel that they have been able both to develop tools for other teachers and deepen their family engagement skills and practices.

Dodge «Hot Rod» Magnum Developed by engineers from Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) organization, who also happen to moonlight as SkunkWerks members, the Dodge «Hot Rod» Magnum gets an extra dose of performance.

Chrysler Group Image Team Vehicles In addition to the Chrysler Group SkunkWerks vehicles, dozens of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles developed by SEMA members, in conjunction with the Chrysler Group Image Team, are on display at the 2004 SEMA show.

IIWPG conducted extensive research and testing to develop the procedures for the dynamic tests and evaluation criteria used by member research groups, including the Institute, to rate the performance of seat / head restraint combinations in vehicles sold in a number of world markets.

which means it does what it think should be done under the hood and woe be to the person who thinks they know better than the software (which, BTW, is designed and developed by one of the CSS working group members — a co-chair if I remember correctly).

Today Prof. Dr. Chai - anan Samudavanija, member of THAI's Board of Directors and Chairman of the airline's Corporate Identity Committee, presided over a press conference on «THAI's strategy on identity and service improvement towards being first choice carrier» and the contract signing ceremony between THAI, by Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI's President, and Interbrand Thailand Inc., by Mr. Chuck Brymer, Interbrand's Group Chief Executive Officer, to develop THAI's new corporate identity.

A charter member of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), Capcom develops products for all age groups and supports the programs and guidelines established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

- World End Syndrome is a love x mystery adventure game, set in a town called Mikamachi, and located in cove - protagonist moves there, and ends up meeting the various heroines - developed by Toybox, and published by Arc System Works - releasing in April 26 in Japan - characters: Rei Nikaidou (voiced by Ibuki Kudo): main member of an idol group known as «Zettai Zetsumei Panda» (which could be translated as Perfectly Dead Panda).

Features • Sci - Fi action / adventure combines aerial and on - foot combat for a totally unique third - person shooter experience • Will's jetpack delives total freedom of movement allowing players to race against UFOs in high - speed chases and rain death from above onto unsuspecting otherworldly foes • Speed and scale unmatched by any other action title: send Will zipping through tight corridors and then out into immense canyons and futuristic geoscapes • Gravity - defying vertical combat system, where moving up is the only way to bring your enemies down • Seemless transition between jetpack flight, ship - to - ship dog fighting and third - person shoot - «em - up action all exists within the same level — not broken up into different «areas» • Unique grip system that allows the players to scale walls by jumping from surface to surface and hijack UFO's while in mid-air • Huge bosses that require fast reflexes and aerial barnstorming manoeuvres to defeat • Developed by Airtight Studios, a new group featuring team members from the Crimson Skies series of video games

Nathalie Du Pasquier (b. 1957, Bordeaux, France) is recognized for her painting practice and her design work, which she developed as a member of Memphis, the Milan - based group founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass.

Consisting of over eighty vintage prints originating from the Aaron Siskind Foundation, this exhibit offers the viewer a unique opportunity to identify, follow and contextualize many of these recurrences — the combination of which forms the basis of a highly original and influential lexicon developed by the only photographic member of the Abstract Expressionist group.

Sadly, Van Doesburg passed away a year after issuing his manifesto, but his ideas were continued and developed by the Abstraction - Creation group - led by the Belgian artist Georges Vantongerloo (1886 - 1965) and the French painters Jean Helion (1904 - 87) and Auguste Herbin (1882 - 1960)- whose members included the cream of European abstract sculptors, such as Jean Arp (1886 - 1966), Naum Gabo (1890 - 1977), El Lissitzky (1890 - 1941), Antoine Pevsner (1886 - 1962), Barbara Hepworth (1903 - 1975) and Ben Nicholson (1894 - 1982).

The first draft of the Policy and Action Standard was developed in 2012 by two Technical Working Groups consisting of over 50 members, then reviewed by members of a Review Group, including during three stakeholder workshops.

Tuvalu's position is backed by the small island states (AOSIS) and some African nations and up to this point, all members of the Group of 77, the now 130 - country block of developing nations.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress to provide timely information and develop innovative policy solutions that set us on a cleaner, more secure and sustainable energy path.

Several colleagues and I took this approach to help develop content for a presentation on «Using Social Media as a Business Development Tool» at the last LMA conference in April 2011 - that is, we based the direction of the presentation on the questions posed by the members of our group in advance via a discussion we initiated.

Assisted by the Director of Administration and / or members of the Management Committee, Heads of offices and practice groups and other partners, develop action plans to implement your recommended initiatives before promoting these initiative to the partners.

«I hope to maintain the excellent reputation the group has developed and continue the legacy of my predecessor by providing exceptional services and benefits to our members.»

Start to identify practice group members that might have some of those skill sets and help to develop them by giving them opportunities to practice.

Software Development Lead — Hightower Financial Services, Portland, OR — 5/2012 — Present • Serve as the team lead for group of six developers tasked with updating current corporate programs as well as creating new applications to help improve operations • Meet with ops directors and department managers on a regular basis to understand the challenges employees encounter in their daily workflow to determine where new opportunities for development may be • Coordinate with supervisors and their staff members to map out current processes and create re-engineering proposals to be shared with executive team • Manage the development of new applications, along with the testing of beta - version programs to help develop final - version programs prior to rollout dates • Received recognition by company management (along with team members) for role in developing software solutions that have contributed to net increase of 42 percent in company - wide productivity

• Deep insight into conducting service appointments with members including body fat analysis and nutritional counseling • Solid track record of developing and implementing individually designed exercise programs for members, based on their personal fitness goals • Demonstrated expertise in providing advice to members targeted at meeting their fitness aims • Proficient in continually monitoring members to ensure that they use proper form when exercising • Adept at generating, maintaining and demonstrating a friendly, enthusiastic and positive environment for members • Effectively able to teach and train members in the use of equipment by providing them with demonstrations and education on safety • Competent at devising alternative exercise programs for members requiring changes in routines • Skilled in setting realistic short - term and long - term goals for each individual member and helping them achieve them efficiently • Highly experienced in providing advice on health, nutrition and lifestyle changes to assist members in reaching their fitness goals • Unmatched ability to execute fitness assessment testing based on various components of exercise program designs • Competent at implementing facility rules for decorum and safety with special emphasis on following written policies • Highly skilled in maintaining a positive team environment within the club by encouraging members to take part in group activities

• Create base professional development policies and procedures, making individual PD program development easier to undertake • Simultaneously implement 4 PD programs for identified areas, without a single hitch in any program implementation process • Plan, develop and implement PD systems according to the core competencies and identified issues of multiple tracks • Determine existing opportunities and conduct informal and formal needs assessment programs for different tracks • Develop orientation plans by ensuring that all basic information is covered, including ethics and communication • Manage PD resources such as purchasing equipment, maintaining accurate records and submitting balanced budgets • Ascertain compliance by staff members and community groups and ensure that all legal requirements are fudevelop and implement PD systems according to the core competencies and identified issues of multiple tracks • Determine existing opportunities and conduct informal and formal needs assessment programs for different tracks • Develop orientation plans by ensuring that all basic information is covered, including ethics and communication • Manage PD resources such as purchasing equipment, maintaining accurate records and submitting balanced budgets • Ascertain compliance by staff members and community groups and ensure that all legal requirements are fuDevelop orientation plans by ensuring that all basic information is covered, including ethics and communication • Manage PD resources such as purchasing equipment, maintaining accurate records and submitting balanced budgets • Ascertain compliance by staff members and community groups and ensure that all legal requirements are fulfilled

Increased office organization by developing more efficient filing system and customer database protocols.Successfully planned and executed corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 30 employees and board members.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Import / Export Compliance Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while executing various operational, support and administrative functions and ensuring both efficient organizational communications and on - going process enhancements Develop and maintain all trade compliance policies and operations procedures, updating regularly according to regulatory enhancements initiated by the US government and other related agencies Provide continuous assessment of all execution and resource utilization tasks, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding process efficiency, delivery and receiving requirements and schedule adherence Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, promote both staff and client satisfaction, and ensure adherence to related quality control standards Utilize talent among team members with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Prepare complex licenses and agreements in support of all programs, including temporary / permanent export licenses (DSP 5, 6, 61, 73 and 74), foreign employment licenses, technical assistance agreements and amendments, warehouse distribution agreements and other functions Ensure adherence to all Bureau of Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) compliance, including submission of permits (ATF 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9), USG and foreign transfers / variances, record - keeping requirements, destructive device movement and shipping requirements Address key client, personnel, and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained operational growth through business retention and the leveraging of available resources Oversee critical functions related to technical data transfers and data management, foreign travel and foreign visitor requests Educate, supervise and lead staff in the execution of all related functions, including the execution of audits and briefings Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex concepts and studies as related to position function Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, support staff and other management partners to facilitate information flow

ING US Financial Services (Atlanta, GA) 5/2006 — 2/2009 Six Sigma Black Belt • Responsible for identifying, defining, and implementing continuous improvement (Six Sigma) projects • Communicated quality management tools and methodologies to project teams • Established and directed process improvement group reporting process • Cut annual process budget by 20 % by reducing testing / production errors through process standardization • Saved $ 350K of annual business contract production costs through vendor consolidation and elimination of manual product assembly • Identified $ 2 million in potential annual savings by developing a check processing distribution strategy • Reduced annual expenses by $ 1.7 million through cost avoidance by optimal vendor selection processes • Minimized business risk and legal mitigations by tracking / confirming contract delivery to clients and standardizing marketing forms practices and control measures • Mentored Green Belts and team members on their roles and responsibilities

Medical Affairs Liaison — Duties & Responsibilities Provide guidance and leadership with respect to the diagnosis and resolution of various issues in response to incidents reported by customers, working efficiently and effectively to implement related solutions and maintain high - quality customer service Administer all quality control functions while interacting professionally with outside contacts, including firm public relations professionals, representatives, client associates and other parties, providing relevant information, materials and support as needed Identify and deconstruct issues utilizing honed problem resolution techniques, collaborating with other professionals to address uncovered issues and shortfalls while acting as internal clinical and product - related expert Manage and oversee the development and implementation of critical systems and processes while coordinating support and customer service functions, working effectively to utilize all available resources and maintaining all relevant information Review proposed modifications to client operating environments, implementing fixes and resolutions to minimize service disruptions on an on - going basis, clearing duplicated and out - dated entries, and performing general account management functions Participate in the administration of various organizations, clinics, associations and other groups, assessing operational strategies regularly Assist in the performance of related analyses and needs - based assessments of product gaps, service requirements and operations - related areas to develop and implement required projects while determining the feasibility and functionality of proposed solutions Collaborate with sales and marketing professionals to drive revenue growth, improve firm visibility, expand product markets and integrate valuable customer feedback into future research and development Utilize talent among team members with effective communication and the promotion of a performance - based work environment Communicate all issues and user feedback to members of departments teams and vendor representatives as needed Create and maintain issue - tracking and resolution databases while auditing all entries for accuracy and completeness Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all relevant products, services, industry trends, tools and related information Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, professionalism, and commitment to firm develop and implement required projects while determining the feasibility and functionality of proposed solutions Collaborate with sales and marketing professionals to drive revenue growth, improve firm visibility, expand product markets and integrate valuable customer feedback into future research and development Utilize talent among team members with effective communication and the promotion of a performance - based work environment Communicate all issues and user feedback to members of departments teams and vendor representatives as needed Create and maintain issue - tracking and resolution databases while auditing all entries for accuracy and completeness Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all relevant products, services, industry trends, tools and related information Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, professionalism, and commitment to firm Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all relevant products, services, industry trends, tools and related information Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, professionalism, and commitment to firm success

The Kool Kids Group Manual was developed by various members of the KKPP program, who include Dr Jan Costin (Clinical Psychologist), Cameron Hoo (Clinical Psychologist), Suzanne Lim (Speech Pathologist), Jenny Makros (Clinical Psychologist), Heather Metcalf (Registered Psychiatric Nurse), and Dr Tania Pietrzak (Psychologist).

Bowenian family therapy was developed by U.S. psychiatrist Dr. Murray Bowen to explain the relationships that take place within a family group and can lead to dysfunctional behavior by one or more members of the group.

Developed by Dr. David Hawkins and Dr. Richard Catalano of the Social Development Research Group in Seattle, Washington and facilitated by the U.S. Department of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the CTC system is a way for members of a community to work together to efficiently and effectively promote positive youth development and prevent youth problem behaviors such as substance abuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, school drop - out and violence.

Also at the February organizational meeting, Ray Jerkins reviewed his activity in the organization of the Tennessee Association of Marriage Counselors, Inc. and agreed to allow his organization to become dormant and recognize the regional group developed by AAMFC members for Tennessee.

The implications of this study are many: (1) it shows that empirically supported treatments developed in the Western world can be adapted, applied and tested in developing countries; (2) it shows that the adaptations of interventions, when done systematically and thoughtfully in collaboration with members of the targeted population, can be translated into culturally meaningful treatments; and (3) it provides preliminary evidence that a group model of interpersonal psychotherapy can be effective in treating a depression - like syndrome in adolescents who have been affected by war and poverty.

This 2002 report (PDF: 127 KB) is the result of the Mold Working Group of the Risk Management Committee, formed to evaluate the available information on mold and develop recommendations for actions which might be taken by the National Association to assist members of the National Association in addressing the issues raised by mold as it effects the real estate industry.

By sponsoring studies, hiring multiple research firms, conducting consumer focus groups and forming close connections to its member sales associates who work with luxury clientele, Luxury Portfolio has developed a keen understanding of affluent behaviors and lifestyles.