Sentences with phrase «ended opportunities and challenges»

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At the end of his speech he challenged the audience to contemplate boldness, and take bold action when they witnessed opportunity to improve the diversity and equality at their own companies.

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.

It will offer a platform and a think tank of ideas, strategies and, of an opportunity to make sense of a new challenging economy and how to make the very best allocation of your investment resources that satisfies plan sponsors, board members, and, in the end, the recipients of that intelligence.

There are some challenges for handling end of life for flexible packages; can you tell us what role sustainable innovation has in addressing those challenges and what are the opportunities to improve the sustainability for flexible packaging?

Stewart's retirement at the end of 1973 would see him hand over the reigns and give Cevert the opportunity to challenge for championships, only for the Frenchman to be tragically killed in qualifying for the final race of the year at Watkins Glen.

The children are challenged to use their imaginations when given open - ended learning and play opportunities.

The durbar, the last to be addressed by Mr Ashigbey before he leaves office at the end of this month, offered the opportunity for management to engage workers on the achievements and challenges of the company, as well as honour hardworking and long - serving staff.

The event which begins April 16, 2018 and ends April 20, 2018 under the theme «Towards a Common Future» will afford Heads of Government in the Commonwealth the opportunity to «address the shared global challenges we face, and agree on actions on how to create a better future for all».

These events also have a large participation, so if you end up showing up to the event alone you have the opportunity to meet people and get help with obstacles that may be challenging to you.

When teachers trust students to lead their learning by giving more open - ended opportunities that challenge them to find their way, students will delve deeper into content and set their expectations higher than is required.

The Grimbles» Last Game - a sketch for teenage drama students Great to explore ensemble cast work with a number of speaking roles Mask work and «games» are included Physical theatre Challenging and creative A dark, surreal and comic tale For the PERILOUS TALES collection of surreal and slightly dark cautionary tales by Offbeat Theatre's Barbara Hockley An excellent opportunity to use bizarre costumes and masks A dance number is required at the end - anything you like... Dark, surreal and completely off the wall Ed and Molly Grimble play computer games all the time - in fact, they do little else.

I have the opportunity to challenge students, individually and in a group setting, with open - ended questions that help build their conceptual understanding of their connections in the world around them, within a Mathematical context.

PISA measures how well 15 - year - olds, who are nearing the end of their compulsory schooling in most participating educational systems, are prepared to use the knowledge and skills in particular areas to meet real - life opportunities and challenges.

The state outlines challenging learning opportunities, investment in dual and concurrent enrollment, creation of a statewide Seal of Biliteracy, expansion of work - based learning opportunities, and an initiative to put computer science courses in every school in the state by the end of 2017.

Even after a full course of preparation, which often ends in certification or licensure, new principals often are not equipped for the challenges and the opportunities they face at school.

Peugeot's identity crisis in the United States should end now that the new - to - America 405 series, including the sporty Mi16 model, has arrived at dealerships.If ever the French company with the forbidding name and unfortunate resistance to buyers had an opportunity to carve a niche in the U.S. market, the 405 is it.This series, especially the Mi16 with its double - overhead - camshaft 16 - valve engine, aero styling and sharp leather interior, poses a challenge to the sports - sedan market now dominated by the likes of Volvo, Audi, Saab and Acura.

They will help not only to raise awareness for the ongoing challenges, but will provide us with new opportunities to provide comfort, caring and hope to more children, animals, and veterans on both ends of the leash who need our lifesaving and life - affirming programs and services.

Every challenge you face will grant you different opportunities to impress your companion, defining your relationship and in turn determining how your story ends.

For every» challenge (every chance to impress Slash) you'll have a couple of opportunities that will end up defining the relationship between them and how the story ends.

Unfortunately since Adam Jensen isn't equipped to stand toe to toe with enemies for longer than a few seconds, the player is simply not given a proper opportunity to come up with ways to defeat these challenges, and you just end up dying over and over until you either 1) Look up a faq on how to beat these bosses or 2) Fail enough times that you finally start to figure out a way to win.

Yet it isn't the end of the world; there's still plenty to do away from the main questline, and the opportunity is there to pursue other challenges both before and after the final credits roll.

This analytical report reviews the history of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the outcomes of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the UNFCCC, held in Durban, South Africa, at the end of 2011, and the opportunities and challenges that the climate change negotiations will face in the coming years.

If your job prevents you from spending quality time with your family, prohibits your ability to enjoy outside pursuits, leaves you impossibly stressed at the end of the day, consumes your every waking moment, bores you completely, challenges you less and less, feels out of synch with your interests and abilities, or presents little opportunity for growth, a career change could be in order.

What I am looking is a challenging opportunity to help high - end clientle achieve their financial goals and be a valuable part of the team effort.

I would never leave this job without another one lined - up and I plan on telling prospective employers the reason I'm looking to leave my current position is because my contract is ending and I'm looking for more challenges and opportunities, as I don't think they'd be interested in hearing their location appealed to me.

Conjoint family sessions offer a very different opportunity to address the balancing act between challenge and support, because the presence in the room of other family members (who at - the - end - of - the day matter to each - other far, far, more than the family therapist does to any of them).

To this end, the property market's various opportunities and challenges were discussed and, as always, several ideas were raised and explored.

Although these challenges do exist, it is important to bear in mind the end goals of PPPs such as improved service delivery, the promotion of black economic empowerment, the creation of employment opportunities and the building of infrastructure to better the lives of communities.

It will offer a platform and a think tank of ideas, strategies and, of an opportunity to make sense of a new challenging economy and how to make the very best allocation of your investment resources that satisfies plan sponsors, board members, and, in the end, the recipients of that intelligence.