See Post 013 (providing examples of two major corporate clients expressing completely opposite views
on the need for change).
Everyone appears to agree
on the need for change: in 2004, energy use in UK homes was responsible for a quarter of all of our carbon emissions.
In this, the final part of my series
on the need for change within the UK Learning and Development landscape, I explain why education and entertainment should not be thought of as mutually exclusive.
While these experts were from diverse backgrounds with contrasting views, the report notes that «there was absolute consensus
on the need for change».
Commercial Space Launch Insurance: Views Differ
on Need for Change to Insurance Approach but Clarification Needed.
Speaking to the Mirror, McCluskey also said Labour needed to pin down its stance on the free movement of people following departure from the EU, after different MPs expressed wildly varying assessments
on the need for any change.
He stated that while travelling round the country to evangelise
on the need for change, he has encountered Ghanaians from all walks of life who wonder if they have a government at the helm of affairs... that cares about the welfare of its citizens.
The Deputy Prime Minister spoke at the launch of Cityfathers
on the need for change to create equal opportunities in the parental leave system.
Weston won for his role in one of the biggest takeovers in the country's retail history and his strong stance
on the need for change in Bangladesh after the Dhaka...
But it was his role in one of the biggest takeovers in the country's retail history as well as his strong stance
on the need for change in Bangladesh after the Dhaka factory collapse in April that won Galen G. Weston the title of Canadian Press Business Newsmaker of the Year for 2013.
Typically, a State of the State address in the first year of any Administration focuses
on the need for changes and reforms.
Republican Assemblyman Gary Finch, who represents a large portion of Cortland County, says the conviction of two legislative leaders last year has put the spotlight
on the need for changes in the way Albany does business.
They have produced many papers
on the need for changes in education.
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.
The New Year is upon us and is a perfect excuse
for reflection
on what's working, what's not, and what
needs to
change.
While investors will have to find stocks with higher yields, pay more
for them and take
on more risk in bonds, the biggest
change in a permanently low - rate world is that people will
need to set aside more of every paycheque if they want to keep the same goal
for retirement income.
Those are the only lifestyle
changes you stand a chance of getting «hooked»
on, and that's what's
needed for long - term weight - loss success.»
If you think your compensation committee
needs greater independence and expertise, bring
on a female compensation consultant with 20 years experience who has done 50 compensation plans, including ones in your industry, with no ties to management, and then watch how things
change for the better.
«To get the full
change to happen, we probably
need not only greater representation of women, but we
need to see also a cultural shift in organizations that really places greater value
on gender equity in the workplace, and makes it more legitimate and acceptable
for women to lend a helping hand to other women in the work place.»
As a result, businesses
need to ensure they are ready
for those
changes and are prepared to focus
on customer engagement to drive long - term success.
Usually, it's people
on the left who emphasize the
need for metrics other than prices and profit margins when deciding whether economic
changes like the ones Amazon drives are good.
The Competition Policy Review Panel last week delivered its long - awaited report
on Canada's foreign investment practices, recommending
changes to the country's ownership rules and stressing the
need for Canadian companies to be more competitive abroad.
«
For our civilization to become a new kind of entity
on the planet, we
need to live comfortably, over the long haul, with world -
changing technology,» David H. Grinspoon, an astrobiologist at the Library of Congress, said Dec. 12 here at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union.
To be a truly collaborative leader and colleague, you
need to be willing to get clear
on what collaboration means
for you and others, address non-collaborative behaviors when you see them, and offer feedback when you see someone making the positive
changes you've requested to create a more collaborative environment.
However, the rules of personalization are
changing for each type of inbox and device, and marketers
need to adapt their messages and the level of personalization in 2016 based
on what consumers expect.
Once a company has scaled the steepest grades of the mountain and begun to
need to accelerate
on the flatter portion, that is when ironically the
need for a «gear
change» becomes apparent (often driven by investors).
There are several
changes on the horizon, but one common thread through them all is the
need for flexibility.
This toolset also tells you if the Flash you use is appropriate, if you have render - blocking scripts
on your site that
need nixing or
changing, if your JavaScript is «healthy,» if your web host is doing you any favors (or not), if browser caching could speed up your website, and if you can compress site images
for better display.
Businesses are confronted by
changing healthcare laws, the
need for SEO that's constantly updated, as well as a
need to present themselves
on evolving mobile devices of all kinds.
While more
needs to be done
on various levels to ensure equality is met, the actress told CNBC that the time
for action was «exciting,» as it will hopefully spur
change for the foreseeable future.
«Recent events demonstrate the
need for additional action
on the part of responsible gun retailers,» Kroger said in a statement, calling the
changes «common sense steps we can take immediately.»
But that all
changed when her mother told her: «There's a piece of the pie
for everybody and you just
need to focus
on what you're doing.»
Passion
for change is the first quality that all social enterprise founders start with before embarking
on a journey to raise awareness, grow funding, solve problems and meet
needs.
Because projects are often
changed and adjusted midstream, good communication between the owner and the foreman is
needed for the project to proceed accurately and
on time.
Buxton says the study's results point to a
need for a culture shift in organizations toward a provision
for greater flexibility and a
change in mentality from a focus
on congratulating those who burn the candle at both ends to an appreciation of the benefits of sleep.
These risks and uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives;
changes in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance
on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications;
changes in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological
changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance
on third - party vendors
for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations;
changes in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts
needed and
on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result in unexpected adverse operating results.
They seek input
on products, solicit suggestions
for improvements, make
needed changes and keep supporters informed of completion and delivery dates.
According to Schulz, the CDU did not see any
need for change on pension issues.
«We're underbudget
on what we budgeted
for electricity, and since some of these bulbs don't
need to be
changed for seven to 10 years, we're saving
on manpower as well.»
As you continue to develop your online profile, you may
change your link structure depending
on your
needs, and fluctuations in search results
for your name.
Love that we can control spend limits and categories
for each card and
change on the fly as
needed.
[16:00] Pain + reflection = progress [16:30] Creating a meritocracy to draw the best out of everybody [18:30] How to raise your probability of being right [18:50] Why we are conditioned to
need to be right [19:30] The neuroscience factor [19:50] The habitual and environmental factor [20:20] How to get to the other side [21:20] Great collective decision - making [21:50] The 5 things you
need to be successful [21:55] Create audacious goals [22:15] Why you
need problems [22:25] Diagnose the problems to determine the root causes [22:50] Determine the design
for what you will do about the root causes [23:00] Decide to work with people who are strong where you are weak [23:15] Push through to results [23:20] The loop of success [24:15] Ray's new instinctual approach to failure [24:40] Tony's ritual after every event [25:30] The review that
changed Ray's outlook
on leadership [27:30] Creating new policies based
on fairness and truth [28:00] What people are missing about Ray's culture [29:30] Creating meaningful work and meaningful relationships [30:15] The importance of radical honesty [30:50] Thoughtful disagreement [32:10] Why it was the relationships that
changed Ray's life [33:10] Ray's biggest weakness and how he overcame it [34:30] The jungle metaphor [36:00] The dot collector — deciding what to listen to [40:15] The wanting of meritocratic decision - making [41:40] How to see bubbles and busts [42:40] Productivity [43:00] Where we are in the cycle [43:40] What the Fed will do [44:05] We are late in the long - term debt cycle [44:30] Long - term debt is going to be squeezing us [45:00] We have 2 economies [45:30] This year is very similar to 1937 [46:10] The top tenth of the top 1 % of wealth = bottom 90 % combined [46:25] How this creates populism [47:00] The economy
for the bottom 60 % isn't growing [48:20] If you look at averages, the country is in a bind [49:10] What are the overarching principles that bind us together?
KickStart BVI is
on a mission to
change the prospects of entrepreneurship
for good and we
need your help to do it.
It seems like much of the retirement planning advice out there focuses
on distribution rates, the percentage of income to replace, asset allocation
changes or a determination of how much risk is suitable
for a retiree's portfolio without ever considering actual living expenses or spending
needs.
[01:10] Introduction [02:45] James welcomes Tony to the podcast [03:35] Tony's leap year birthday [04:15] Unshakeable delivers the specific facts you
need to know [04:45] What James learned from Unshakeable [05:25] Most people panic when the stock market drops [05:45] Getting rid of your fear of investing [06:15] Last January was the worst opening, but it was a correction [06:45] You are losing money when you sell
on corrections [06:55] Bear markets come every 5 years
on average [07:10] The greatest opportunity
for a millennial [07:40] Waiting
for corrections to invest [08:05] Warren Buffet's advice
for investors [08:55] If you miss the top 10 trading days a year... [09:25] Three different investor scenarios over a 20 year period [10:40] The best trading days come after the worst [11:45] Investing in the current world [12:05] What Clinton and Bush think of the current situation [12:45] The office is far bigger than the occupant [13:35] Information helps reduce fear [14:25] James's story of the billionaire upset over another's wealth [14:45] What money really is [15:05] The story of Adolphe Merkle [16:05] The story of Chuck Feeney [16:55] The importance of the right mindset [17:15] What fuels Tony [19:15] Find something you care about more than yourself [20:25] Make your mission to surround yourself with the right people [21:25] Suffering made Tony hungry
for more [23:25] By feeding his mind, Tony found strength [24:15] Great ideas don't interrupt you, you have to pursue them [25:05] Never - ending hunger is what matters [25:25] Richard Branson is the epitome of hunger and drive [25:40] Hunger is the common denominator [26:30] What you can do starting right now [26:55] Success leaves clues [28:10] What it means to take massive action [28:30] Taking action commits you to following through [29:40] If you do nothing you'll learn nothing [30:20] There must be an emotional purpose behind what you're doing [30:40] How does Tony ignite creativity in his own life [32:00] «How is not as important as «why» [32:40] What and why unleash the psyche [33:25] Breaking the habit of focusing
on «how» [35:50] Deep Practice [35:10] Your desired outcome will determine your action [36:00] The difference between «what» and «why» [37:00] Learning how to chunk and group [37:40] Don't mistake movement
for achievement [38:30] Tony doesn't negotiate with his mind [39:30]
Change your thoughts and change your biochemistry [40:00] The bad habit of being stressed [40:40] Beautiful and suffering states [41:50] The most important decision is to live in a beautiful state no matter what [42:40] Consciously decide to take yourself out of suffering [43:40] Focus on appreciation, joy and love [44:30] Step out of suffering and find the solution [45:00] Dealing with mercury poisoning [45:40] Tony's process for stepping out of suffering [46:10] Stop identifying with thoughts — they aren't yours [47:40] Trade your expectations for appreciation [50:00] The key to life — gratitude [51:40] What is freedom fo
Change your thoughts and
change your biochemistry [40:00] The bad habit of being stressed [40:40] Beautiful and suffering states [41:50] The most important decision is to live in a beautiful state no matter what [42:40] Consciously decide to take yourself out of suffering [43:40] Focus on appreciation, joy and love [44:30] Step out of suffering and find the solution [45:00] Dealing with mercury poisoning [45:40] Tony's process for stepping out of suffering [46:10] Stop identifying with thoughts — they aren't yours [47:40] Trade your expectations for appreciation [50:00] The key to life — gratitude [51:40] What is freedom fo
change your biochemistry [40:00] The bad habit of being stressed [40:40] Beautiful and suffering states [41:50] The most important decision is to live in a beautiful state no matter what [42:40] Consciously decide to take yourself out of suffering [43:40] Focus
on appreciation, joy and love [44:30] Step out of suffering and find the solution [45:00] Dealing with mercury poisoning [45:40] Tony's process
for stepping out of suffering [46:10] Stop identifying with thoughts — they aren't yours [47:40] Trade your expectations
for appreciation [50:00] The key to life — gratitude [51:40] What is freedom
for you?
How the Message of Diversity & Inclusion is Starting to
Change the Conversation Learn how State Street Global Advisors «Fearless Girl» installation came to life and subsequent efforts to spotlight the
need for greater gender diversity
on boards and corporate leadership.
«Understanding where your enterprise is
on this journey and where you
need to go will not only determine the amount of
change expected
for your enterprise, but also map out which combination of technologies support your progression.»
In the 2008 federal election, Opposition Leader Stéphane Dion also tried but failed to convince the public of the
need for a carbon tax, despite Canadians» support
for action
on climate
change.
An industry official said there would not be any tariff exclusions
for countries or products except
for imports required
for military equipment
needs, though Trump could still
change his mind
on the issue if he faces prolonged criticism in the coming days.
A long time ago we talked about what we would
need for that and each of those came up with a number that's subject to
change based
on changing needs.