Sentences with phrase «good at business development»

In this year's Altman Weil Law Firms in Transition survey, I was struck by something I don't recall being so pronounced in previous surveys: Legal leaders think attorneys are not good at business development, and it's costing them — «them» being both lawyers and the firms that employ them.

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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.

Jing Daily looks at the intersection of luxury and culture in China: the ins and outs of business development there with an eye toward the upscale consumer market, as well as the business of culture — from auctions, museums, and contemporary art to performance, public events, and more.

Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

If, on the other hand, you find that the market won't support a full - time business but might someday with proper marketing and business development, then it's probably best to start part time at first.

The Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time on April 19, 2018 to discuss its financial results as well as business developments affecting the Company.

Al Nowais operates at all levels of government and business in a continued effort to bring prosperity and growth to both economies as well as facilitate the development of commercial relationships between the two nations.

In a study, JP Vergne, a professor at Ivey Business School, discovered that the best indicator of the short - term price development of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, is developer activity around it.

The long standing relationship between Saudi Arabia and China can be further amplified with a host of new business and economic opportunities ranging from energy collaboration, knowledge and technology transfer, as well as innovation - driven industries, benefiting both countries and beyond, said Amin Nasser, Saudi Aramco President and Chief Executive Officer, today at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2017 in Beijing.

Are you the best person to speak to in regards to your demand generation and email marketing initiatives at Imagine Business Development?

Last month in Harvard Business Review, Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman, who run a leadership development consultancy, published «What Great Listeners Actually Do,» arguing that many of us assume we're good listeners, when in reality we're sorta terrible at it.

Having returned with his family to live in Perth, Tim was employed at the well established and highly regarded Perth based funds management firm, Packer & Co, in a business development and client services role.

Tom is also a two - time author, including How Clients Buy: A Practical Guide to Business Development for Consulting and Professional Services (2018) and Bread and Butter, a critically - acclaimed book that describes his work at Great Harvest and how he and his team created a nationally recognized corporate learning community and culture of best practices using collaborative networks.

Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.

We reached out to Susan Post, Director of Relocation & Business Development at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, for her experience and tips to achieving better success with Chinese buyers.

One of the industry's best - known content marketing influencers, social marketing strategist, and keynote speakers, Bullas (who is CEO of jeffbullas.com) is a master at brand and business development.

Name: Kelly Blackett Title: Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications Areas of responsibility: Human resources, learning and development, corporate communications Years with CWB Financial Group: 3 Career history: 17 years with General Electric in Canada holding a series of progressively responsible human resources leadership roles at GE Capital and GE Corporate, supporting businesses within Canada as well as globally Education: Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Alberta Community involvement: Sits on the Board of Trustees for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, member of the MacEwan Business School Advisory Board, and past mentor with MORE, a program providing cross-business mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business cBusiness School Advisory Board, and past mentor with MORE, a program providing cross-business mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business cbusiness mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business cbusiness community

John also served as the VP and Head of Corporate Development for an early - stage renewable energy and feed company based in Florida as well as a Director in Business Development at Valens Capital, a billion dollar hedge fund focused on providing flexible, custom - tailored and cost - effective debt and equity growth financing solutions to small - cap public and private companies.

At Thomson Reuters, she held roles as the Global Head Deployed Solutions as well as Director of Business Value Delivery, where she ensured the development team's efforts were focused on key strategic initiatives.

Calgary Economic Development's Mandate The Rise of Shared Value and Four Other Trends in CSR - Forbes There couldn't have been a better way to approach the end of 2011 than at the ambitious and cheerful Net Impact conference followed by Business for Social Responsibility's (BSR) annual conference.

«Even at his young age, George's well - earned accolades and commitment to several essential community and health organizations will lead to many great opportunities for Towne Park,» said Stephen Duffy, Executive Vice President of Business Development.

Panels and speakers will focus on topics ranging from a roadmap to closing the gender pay gap, the business incentive for why gender diversity and inclusion is good for the bottom line, best practices for starting or maintaining a mentorship program and succession planning, professional and personal development, how to navigate a career in the alcohol beverage industry and a look at what is to come for women in the industry.

Sarah Pullen, Director of Development at Feel Good Family, discusses the behavioural science behind changing people's eating habits and how this can increase both customer engagement and profit for food businesses.

Paul Wilkinson, business development manager at Pacepacker, advises bulk manufacturers on the best way to introduce a new bagging system.

Marketplace 2018, a week - long business development event aimed at building new trade relationships with retailers, foodservice and ingredient buyers and distributors from across the globe, will be the largest international food buyer event ever staged in Ireland, with well over 550 food and drink trade buyers from 50 countries travelling to meet, and do business, with -LSB-...]

The company's competitiveness and success is influenced by the talent at Hormel Foods, and it is good business for professional development and training to be a priority.

«Arlington Heights is on the verge of lots of great things for the business community as well as the residential,» she said, citing major commercial and residential development in the central business district and at Rand and Arlington Heights Roads, and the recent completion of the new Pioneer Park swim complex.

The multiple standing ovations Duffy received at the Egg Theater underscored his popularity with both Cuomo staffers as well as the state's business community, who he has worked closely with as the chairman of the regional economic development councils.

At 11:25 a.m., U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will host a roundtable with local businesses and advocates to discuss bolstering efforts to help close the broadband gap in rural areas and create economic development opportunities to bring more good - paying jobs to the North Country, Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce, 6301 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake.

If your business is located in ERIE COUNTY, NY email us your questions about which loan program might best fit your needs, or call one of our business development officers today at 716-856-6525.

The Hudson Valley Food and Beverage Alliance at the Marriott Pavilion on the CIA campus will operate the Training and Workforce Development Center, and provide farms and agri - businesses in the Hudson Valley with the resources, training, services, and support necessary to recover from the natural disasters, sustain their current farming operations, as well as expand and create economic opportunities.

State Business Council President and CEO Heather Briccetti says «economic development incentives are a useful tool, when well designed and thoughtfully applied,» but the Cuomo administration needs to take a broader look at what it's doing overall to help or harm New York's business Business Council President and CEO Heather Briccetti says «economic development incentives are a useful tool, when well designed and thoughtfully applied,» but the Cuomo administration needs to take a broader look at what it's doing overall to help or harm New York's business business climate.

Two state - affiliated development corporations at the center of a federal corruption probe operated for years without rules commonly used by government agencies to promote competition, discourage favoritism and get the best deal for taxpayers when choosing companies to do business -LSB-...]

Two state - affiliated development corporations at the center of a federal corruption probe operated for years without rules commonly used by government agencies to promote competition, discourage favoritism and get the best deal for taxpayers when choosing companies to do business with.

Making personal connections is «far and away the best way to get a deal done,» says David Rosen, executive director in worldwide business development at Pfizer.

On the opportunity to undertake an academic stay in London, the doctor in electronics specializing in semiconductors emphasizes that it was a very valuable experience, because of the number of experts at the highest level in all areas, both in comprehensive training in business models, management of a company, presentation of the development to potential investors, as well as how to convey the message.

Meanwhile, the congressionally chartered Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development is holding public hearings (the next will be held 7 December at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland) and is formulating a report on specific strategies for how to deal with the slow pace of change in academia as well as business and government.

The meeting featured a keynote address from Bruce R. Conway, PhD, Director of the Robertson Therapeutic Development Fund at The Rockefeller University, as well as a panel discussion on best practices for translational science featuring Dr. Conway, Michael L. Batten, MD, MBA, of the JDRF T1D Fund, Andres Hurtado - Lorenzo, PhD, Director of Translational Research at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Elizabeth Schwarzbach, PhD, Vice President of Business Development at NYSCF, and Caren A. Heller, MD, MBA, of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

Previously, she was the Director of Organisational Development and Business Improvement at Nottingham Trent University, responsible for HR as well as university - wide programmes to enhance organisational performance.

The lessons learned at Murphy Knott were put to great use at Skirt, where I lead numerous accounts as well as many aspects of new business development.

My good friend Pat Mangiacotti, charged with business development duties at Backgroundchecks.com, is a VP at RelyID.

As a result, we're getting better at converting our traffic and the extra horses have freed me up to do more business development.

The platform is open to course developers, business trainers, and teachers who are now able to create unique educational products aimed at the development of skills, as well as provide simulation based training, which is proven to add to learning retention based on experience rather than theory.

Footwear aside, McCartney, Lesser Professor of Early Childhood Development at HGSE, managed her honorary role well as one of 100 business, government, and education leaders who participated on November 1 in the third annual «Principal For A Day» event sponsored by the Boston Public Schools (BPS) and the Boston Plan for Excellence, an organization started by corporations and foundations in 1984 to benefit the city's school system.

Our plans for implementing the proposed initiative will include the following activities: (1) continuing to build their evidence base to understand for whom their intervention works best and least, and in what contexts; (2) refining their program model with a sharp focus on producing the materials that will be needed to achieve successful replication at scale; (3) solidifying the commitment of the selected scaling champions (i.e., the person who will drive the continuing development of the intervention and its implementation at scale); and (4) building the infrastructure necessary to support effective scaling, including the development of a business plan and training support structure, along with the successful navigation of intellectual property issues.

You can choose additional courses — in human development, mind and brain research, social policy, and organizational leadership — from every department of HGSE, and from other schools at Harvard — including the Harvard Business School, the Harvard School of Public Health, and the Harvard Kennedy School — as well as at MIT — through cross-registration.

Nick de Kanter, vice president of business development at Muzzy Lane Software, the game's publisher, notes that even with all the necessary bells and whistles, this game and others like it are a supplement, not a replacement, for good, old - fashioned teaching.

Phil Haslett, business development director at Best Practice Network, said: «OLP is a great example of a sustainable, school - led leadership development model working on a regional level.

The Apprenticeship brand is also recognised and seen as a mark of well valued training and development, which gives businesses at all levels a reason to feel confident.»

Yu Ying's access to incubator space at the Frum Center for their start - up years allowed the school to build enrollment and establish a record of good business practices and academic results, giving them a solid foundation from which to pursue the acquisition and development of their own facility.