At the NewTeeVee Live conference in San Francisco, CBS Interactive CEO Quincy Smith shares his thoughts about the free online video service Hulu and why the media company has been reluctant to join the platform. Smith believes the company needs to continue focusing on its core content, making su...
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The merging of two companies is much like a marriage. Once you’ve found your target company, or potential spouse, it's time to negotiate. M&A facilitator, Alan J. Smith, talks us through the transaction phase of Mergers and Acquisitions, highlighting the financial and relationship aspe...
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Searching for a company to acquire is a lot like dating — you need to investigate your options before you commit. How will you know which is "the One"? Business consultant Richard Caro walks you through the critical steps to take before you select a target company. For more on mergers and acquisi...
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Technology can play a crucial role in collaborative efforts and has proven to increase productivity. A recent research study on collaboration, conducted by BNET and Harris Interactive, uncovered some surprising facts about the use of technology in the workplace. Stephen Howard-Sarin, V...
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The success of any business collaboration effort depends on three factors: the people, the technology, and the process. For a collaborative project to be successful, these three factors need to work together easily. A recent research study on collaboration, conducted by BNET and Harri...
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Workplace conflicts that turn into melodramas can hurt productivity and team morale. Ed Muzio, president and CEO of Group Harmonics, explains how such conflicts play out and how to resolve them, so everyone can get back to work. ... BNET "at the whiteboards" "ed muzio"
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Intrapra-who? Put simply, an intrapreneur acts as an entrepreneur within a company; using the organization’s resources to create and maintain new projects, ventures, or departments. Executive consultant, Carolyn Davis, defines the characteristics of an intrapreneur and suggests ways for companie...
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No matter how good your project or the technology you have to work with, if your team doesn’t mesh – your project’s in trouble. BNET and Harris Interactive recently conducted a research study on collaboration which revealed some illuminating facts about interpersonal team dynamics. Ste...
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Operations research (OR), the science of applying advanced analytics to business decisions, is the secret tool that helps major corporations including UPS and Procter & Gamble solve complex business problems. But how can you use it in your business? The good news: You don’t have to be a mathemat...
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Having an overachiever on your team may feel like a blessing – they work twice as hard as others, are very goal oriented, and highly organized. But overachievers can often be near impossible to manage - ultimately eroding organizational performance and undermining team morale. Executiv...
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Are you a competent and confident speaker? See how business leaders use their body language to best present themselves in a public forum. Communications Coach, Carmine Gallo has some pointers.
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Whether you’re pitching a product, company or service, you have a story to tell. But getting others to follow your vision can sometimes be a challenge. Communications coach Carmine Gallo has some hot tips on dazzling an audience with your next public presentation.
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