Sentences with phrase «provides independent leadership»

GE, whose shares are down around 50 percent in the past year, said in its proxy statement that its current structure — John Flannery holds both jobs — is the most effective at this time, that dividing the roles could blur accountability, and that the lead director provides independent leadership.

In Congress, I'll work with anyone in good faith, but I will provide independent leadership.»

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Disney CEO Bob Iger will remain with his company through 2021 to «provide the vision and proven leadership required to successfully complete and integrate such a massive, complex undertaking,» Orin Smith, the lead independent director of Disney's board, said in the release.

«When considering this strategic acquisition, it was important to the Board that Bob remain as Chairman and CEO through 2021 to provide the vision and proven leadership required to successfully complete and integrate such a massive, complex undertaking,» said Orin C. Smith, Lead Independent Director of the Disney Board.

The Board believes that its current leadership structure, in which the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are held by Mr. Musk, together with a Lead Independent Director with broad authority, is appropriate at this time and provides the most effective leadership for Tesla in a highly competitive and rapidly changing technology industry.

The Board believes that the Lead Director structure provides the same independent leadership, oversight, and benefits for the Company and the Board that would be provided by an independent Chairman.

The Company has a Lead Director, appointed by the Company's other independent directors, who provides independent Board leadership.

One study provides evidence consistent with one explanation of the overall lack of strong findings: optimal board structures may vary by firm size, with smaller firms benefiting from a unified chair / CEO position, with the clarity of leadership that structure provides, and larger firms benefiting from the extra monitoring that an independent chair may provide given the greater risk of «agency costs» at large companies.

We believe that independent Board leadership would be particularly useful at Amazon in providing more robust oversight regarding sustainability issues.

The leadership structure of our Board of Directors includes (i) a combined Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, (ii) independent, active and effective directors of equal importance and rights, who all have the same opportunities and responsibilities in providing vigorous oversight of the effectiveness of management policies and (iii) a Lead Independenindependent, active and effective directors of equal importance and rights, who all have the same opportunities and responsibilities in providing vigorous oversight of the effectiveness of management policies and (iii) a Lead IndependentIndependent Director.

Since taking leadership of the country last September, Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who in 2009 said the science behind climate change was «crap», has abolished the independent Climate Commission, the body created by the former Labor government to provide public information on the effects of global warming.

It said further, «We welcome the resignation of controversial Speaker Umar Ahmed Imam after the mayhem and call on the newly - elected Speaker of the House, Hon Matthew Kolawole, to provide a dynamic leadership that would position the Assembly as a truly independent arm of government in Kogi State.

«This will provide leadership at senior level and independent from government to bring about the reform of the coronial system which is over 100 years ago overdue.

These five measures, as outlined by the NPP flagbearer, include providing the requisite leadership to tackle corruption; the scrupulous enforcement of the teachings of the Public Procurement Act (Act 663); the establishment by Act of Parliament of an Office of Independent Prosecutor to investigate and prosecute certain categories of cases and allegations of corruption; the devotion of more resources to enhance the capacity of anti-corruption agencies; and supporting all moves to give Parliament greater oversight capability over the activities of the Executive.

«Like I have always done in Albany, I will tell the truth, fight for regular people and provide independent, conservative leadership in this campaign and in Congress,» Tenney said.

At NCI the Sallie Rosen Kaplan postdoctoral fellowship for women in cancer research, provides additional mentoring opportunities, seminars, and workshops designed to strengthen leadership skills over a one - year period, which should enable female postdoctoral fellows to feel better equipped to transition to independent research careers.

• too much school time is given over to test prep — and the pressure to lift scores leads to cheating and other unsavory practices; • subjects and accomplishments that aren't tested — art, creativity, leadership, independent thinking, etc. — are getting squeezed if not discarded; • teachers are losing their freedom to practice their craft, to make classes interesting and stimulating, and to act like professionals; • the curricular homogenizing that generally follows from standardized tests and state (or national) standards represents an undesirable usurpation of school autonomy, teacher freedom, and local control by distant authorities; and • judging teachers and schools by pupil test scores is inaccurate and unfair, given the kids» different starting points and home circumstances, the variation in class sizes and school resources, and the many other services that schools and teachers are now expected to provide their students.

This one - of - a-kind survey provides an excellent resource for you and your school's leadership team to assess trends within the independent school community.

Reporting to the board of trustees, she will provide leadership across the independent and voluntary body and will aim to develop its profile with teachers and other stakeholders in education.

We helped Austin Independent School District launch its new - principal coaching support program by providing assistance with school leadership coach recruitment and selection, in - person and online coach training, and coach observation and feedback.

The 2018 NBOA Annual Meeting provides you and your colleagues with dozens of best - in - class learning opportunities — from inspiring thought - leadership to practical solutions you'll put right to work — involving independent school leadership, finance, enrollment, risk management, facilities, technology, governance, fundraising, technology and more.

«The challenger and three incumbents we've chosen to endorse represent the common sense leadership that families in Los Angeles are counting on to provide equitable access to a quality public education, which includes the 130,000 students who attend 285 independent and affiliated charter schools in the district.»

Serving as an advocate of Ohio independent schools by providing information and leadership on educational issues to the state government, Department of Education, and before the broader community.

The legacy of the Charter School movement in the US - KIPP in particular - echoes through the rapid emergence of new kinds of school organisation in the UK — federations clustered around «Teaching Schools» which, partnered with a university, provide professional development from initial teacher training to leadership and management across groups of schools; independent yet state - funded chains of academies and the new «Free Schools».

For twenty years Dr. Cobb has been an independent training consultant, providing training in culturally relevant and responsive education; change management; leadership development; strategic planning; and coalition building.

The Trust believes that its Chairman, the independent chair of the Audit Committee, and, as an entity, the full Board of Trustees, provide effective leadership that is in the best interests of the Trust, its funds and each shareholder.

The Navy, which has long seen security issues intensifying in a warming world, commissioned a study by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to provide an independent assessment, and the results, focused on six areas for «naval leadership action,» are in:

Position Overview A laboratory manager is required to provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to staff members within a laboratory, whether it is an independent one, or one part of a hospital.

Experienced, Dedicated, and very successful Senior Project Manager and Business Systems Analyst currently functioning as independent consultant, but seeking to establish solid roots in well - managed and challenging corporate or professional services firm that leverages my skill - set and thus enables me to contribute to your firm's success, develop new skills, and provides growth, leadership, and mentoring opportunities.

Jobin Realty, Leesburg • VA 1994 — 2006 Owner / Territory Manager (2002 — 2006) Realtor - Sales Person / Independent Contractor (1994 — 2002) Promoted to provide visionary leadership in real estate brokerage, mortgage banking originations, asset disposition and operational management.

Program Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a strong technical knowledge of and passion for program mission, industry trends, and developments in field of independent living skills training Coordinate all logistical and organizational aspects of community, industry, and program - specific events, including schedules, donor functions, and other activities to support program goals Interact with program participants, staff members, and donors in a professional manner to improve the user experience and promote the development of quality giving and support relationships Act as a liaison between staff members, other members management, donors, and other interested parties to drive program growth and ensure long - term sustainability Perform needs - based issue and situational assessments to improve operational efficiency, cost reductions, and ensure participant satisfaction throughout the challenging learning process Present relevant information and instruction to program participants, providing thorough and effective explanation and demonstration to individuals of differing learning capacities Hire, supervise, and manage staff in a professional manner that drives efficiency, promotes safety, and utilizes each individual's strengths to the highest capacity to fulfill program mission Present relevant information and updates to program heads and stakeholders, including performance and giving reports Support leadership team to facilitate in efficient business and organizational operations, performing important administrative tasks and analytical assignments while addressing key issues

Making an unqualified national commitment to redressing Indigenous disadvantage; Facilitating the collection of sufficient data to support decision - making and reporting, and developing appropriate mechanisms for the independent monitoring and evaluation of progress towards redressing Indigenous disadvantage; Adopting appropriate benchmarks to redress Indigenous disadvantage, negotiated with Indigenous peoples, state and territory governments and other service delivery agencies, with clear timeframes for achievement of both longer term and short - term goals; Providing national leadership to facilitate increased coordination between governments, reduced duplication and overlap between services; and

Reconciliation Australia is the new and independent organisation established to provide and encourage an ongoing national focus and leadership for the process of reconciliation following the cessation of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation on 31 December 2000.