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Talent Management: Basics
by Skillsoft
Would you be able to define talent management if someone asked you what it was? And would you be able to explain why it should be a top priority for organizations? Talent management focuses on recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining the right talent to drive an organization's performance. This course helps clarify talent management's key role in helping an organization perform at its peak. It introduces and defines talent management, describing key concepts related to it. It also points to why effectively managing talent is so important. In addition, this course identifies the key activities associated with talent management and describes the roles played by managers in implementing a talent management strategy.Audience: Individuals who want to develop their talent management skillsObjectives: Talent Management: Basics recognize why talent management is important identify key concepts related to talent management identify key activities for each component of talent management recognize the role of managers in implementing a talent management strategy Duration: 1 ...
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Aortic Aneurysms Course
by Society for Vascular Nursing
Contact Hours: 2.8Course Description: This course provides an in-depth discussion about the clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical, endovascular and surgical management of Aortic AneurysmsCourse Objectives: Define both abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm Identify the risk factors, etiology, and clinical manifestations of aortic aneurysms Review the medical, endovascular and surgical management of aortic aneurysms Identify the complications associated with both endovascular and surgical repair of aortic aneurysms Describe the nurse’s role in the management of the patient with aortic aneurysmsThis continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 80% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or Society for Vascular Nursing or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 301A Course Approved: January 2012 Course Expires: January 2014 ...
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Time Management Strategies
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.8 Course Description: This module includes a brief overview of time management principles and common myths. It also includes time management models and common barriers. Course Objectives:Define time management Discuss common myths of time management Describe time management models and common barriers to time management This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 158-2-E-11-221L Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013 ...
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IT Project Management Essentials: Initiating and Planning IT Projects
by Skillsoft
If you want your IT project to complete successfully, you need to get it off to a good start. During the early stages of a project – the initiating and planning phases – a project manager should clarify objectives and requirements and create a project plan that delineates, among other things, what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how much it will likely cost. Although the plan may change as the project progresses, it’s important to get down as much detail as you can at the very beginning. This course describes how to initiate an IT project effectively. It then focuses on three key areas of planning – developing a work breakdown structure, schedule planning, and cost planning.Audience: IT project managers and IT professionals preparing to take on IT project management responsibilities, as well as managers who support IT project managersObjectives: IT Project Management Essentials: Initiating and Planning IT Projects match steps you take when initiating an IT project to examples of how they are carried out sequence examples of the steps in developing a work breakdown structure recognize the benefits of being able to develop an effective work breakdown structure sequence activities for developing a project schedule match project cost estimating techniques to their descriptions Duration: 1 ...
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SMART Notebook Training (Intermediate) Assessment
by SMART Education
Take this assessment to receive course credit for SMART Notebook 11 Training (Intermediate). Audience: Education Prerequisites: SMART Notebook 11 Training (Intermediate) ...
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Introduction to SMART Notebook and the SMART Board
by SMART Education
This course helps you understand the role of the SMART Board interacitve whiteboard and SMART Notebook collaborative learning software in the interactive classroom. You'll receive an overview of the software and hardware, and learn basic features and functions of both SMART Notebook software and the SMART Board interactive whiteboard.Audience: EducationPrerequisites: None ...
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Cash Flow Management Essentials for Non-financial Professionals
by Skillsoft
Cash flow management involves monitoring, analyzing, and adjusting your business's cash flows to maintain a steady flow of cash available for your activities when needed. Sustaining working capital while managing the flow of cash is often a challenge with many businesses. Sale of goods and services results in cash coming in, while paying bills, taxes, dividends, and the repayment of loans result in cash going out. This course provides some insights into managing cash flow in your area of operation. You are guided through the classification of cash flow into operating, investing, and financing activities. You are then introduced to the idea of the Total Business Float with help of a case-based example and how to recognize the implications of working capital on cash flow. Finally, some strategies for sound cash flow management are also presented.Audience: Non-financial professionals who wish to gain understanding or refresh their knowledge of finance and accountingObjectives: Cash Flow Management Essentials for Non-financial Professionals classify examples of cash flow as operating, investing, or financing activities calculate the potential cash gain when reducing the Total Business Float, given the annual sales volume, in a case-based example recognize the effect an increase or decrease in working capital has on cash flow determine which cash management techniques will help achieve the cash management strategy for a given scenario Duration: 1 ...
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Financial Statements for Non-financial Professionals
by Skillsoft
Financial statements, including the Income Statement, the Cash Flow Statement, and the Balance Sheet, work as a dashboard of the financial performance of an organization. Knowing how these financial statements are created, and how they reflect the performance of the organization, helps non-financial professionals better understand how their own functional areas can affect the company's bottom line. These financial reports are also used by professionals in all areas for evaluating proposals, suppliers, competitors, markets, and the general condition of the industry they operate in. This course aims to familiarize you with these three financial statements and how they reflect an organization's overall activities and performance. This course takes you through the various sections of these statements and explains how each is calculated. Finally, the course demonstrates how common business transactions affect an organization's financial condition with the help of an example.Audience: Non-financial professionals who wish to become familiar with or refresh their knowledge of the financial statements and their elementsObjectives: Financial Statements for Non-financial Professionals calculate the gross profit, income from operations, and net income from given Income Statement data calculate the value of different types of cash flows in a Cash Flow Statement determine the value of Assets, Liabilities, and Shareholders' Equities in a Balance Sheet recognize how common business transactions affect an organization's financial statements in an example Duration: 1 ...
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The Essentials of Budgeting for Non–financial Professionals
by Skillsoft
Professionals and functional managers in every department deal with budgets one way or another for providing targets and direction in their day-to-day decision making and control activities. The budget is a formal expression of the plans, goals, and objectives of an organization and familiarity with the essentials of the budget is expected at every level within that organization. This course aims to provide a basic understanding of budgets and their importance in allocating resources and guiding the activities in an organization. It helps you identify the characteristics of an effective budget and the key phases of the budgetary planning process. The course then provides a few examples of different types of budgets and the approaches to budgeting. Finally, the course takes you through variance analysis and how to use a variance report as part of the budgetary control process.Audience: Non-financial professionals who wish to gain understanding or refresh their knowledge of finance and accountingObjectives: The Essentials of Budgeting for Non–financial Professionals identify the characteristics of an effective budget sequence the key phases of the budgetary planning process match budget elements with the type of budget in which they should be recorded identify key characteristics, advantages, and limitations of two different approaches to budgeting recognize variances that are worth investigating Duration: 1 ...
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Leadership Essentials: Building Your Influence as a Leader
by Skillsoft
Why is it so hard to get people to agree to a good idea? Why are some leaders constantly faced with challenges and objections? Reaching agreement as a leader does not mean you should manipulate or force people to accept your ideas and accomplish your objectives; there are ethical ways for leaders to successfully build influence. Leaders attempting to influence and persuade others are faced with the challenges of navigating through organizational politics. An effective leader recognizes that organizational politics can provide positive ways to influence others in order to accomplish goals. In this course, you will be guided through numerous methods and strategies for effectively influencing a team to accept your ideas. You'll be introduced to the importance of political awareness and the essential skills involved in using positive politics and avoiding negative politics when persuading others. You'll also have an opportunity to practice methods for influencing effectively and ethically.Audience: Supervisors, managers, directors, and individuals wanting to develop their leadership skillsObjectives: Leadership Essentials: Building Your Influence as a Leader recognize and classify examples of techniques for influencing people recognize actions that use politics to influence others in a positive way use influence techniques to persuade others while avoiding the negative use of politics, in a given scenario Duration: 1 ...
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Setting and Managing Priorities within the Organization: Mission and Goals
by Skillsoft
Getting your priorities straight, no matter where you are in your organization, is about keeping a focus on your goals. It requires you to think about the bigger picture to ensure your department's work supports the strategic objectives of your organization as effectively as possible. This course helps you establish priorities for your group by ensuring that its goals are properly aligned with the company-wide goals and mission. It begins by clarifying the distinction between strategic, tactical, and operational goals. It then shows you how to create effective goals. Next it takes you through a step-by-step process for ensuring that the departmental goals you create are suitably aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization. This includes helping you identify imperatives for action that keep you focused and on track to meet your objectives and ensure your team is working effectively through properly identified priorities.Audience: Team leads, supervisors, managers, directors, and strategic planners who manage organizational priorities to drive organizational successObjectives: Setting and Managing Priorities within the Organization: Mission and Goals distinguish different kinds of business goals recognize the benefits of setting goals recognize how to set effective goals for organizational units align unit goals with company-wide goals and mission derive imperatives from unit goals Duration: 1 ...
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
by Skillsoft - Health and Safety
The Hazardous Products Act and its regulations are administered by the Government of Canada Department of Health commonly referred to as Health Canada. Supplier labelling and MSDS requirements are set out under the Hazardous Products Act and associated Controlled Products Regulations. This one-hour course covers information required through coordinated federal provincial and territorial legislation. This course will acquaint you with the precautions that Canadian employees and employers must take in order to safely use handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals in t he workplace. The intent of the information in this course is to help prevent/minimize employee exposures to the materials and minimize accidental releases of the material to the work environment. ...
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Newborn Apnea and Airway Anomalies
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.6 Course Description: This module reviews apnea and apnea of prematurity as well as the key differentiators in central versus obstructive apnea. Along with a brief discussion of common airway anomalies, key preventative measures are also addressed when caring for the apneic infant. Course Objectives:Explain what is meant by apnea and apnea of prematurity Differentiate central and obstructive apnea Identify key preventative measures in caring for the infant with apnea Discuss a few common airway anomalies and their presentation This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 153-2-E-11-888N Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013 ...
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Preventing Medication Errors
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.5 Course Description: Medication errors are one of the most common types of errors in healthcare. This module discusses the ‘route' of the problem by identifying key factors that contribute to medication administration errors. Some examples are illegible orders, errors of omission, and improper dosage or medication selection. This course adheres to The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. Course Objectives:List potential examples of medication errors Identify key factors that contribute to medication errors Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the patient, the healthcare professional, and the hospital Discuss the pros and cons of the '5 Rights of medication administration' Identify the significance of reporting medication errors Discuss safety measures to employ to avoid medication errors This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 150-2-E-11-8101C Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013 ...
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Bladder Management
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 3.0 Course Description: This module includes basic information about the human urinary system, various types of urinary incontinence, conditions that may contribute to incontinence, examples of bladder control management, and treatment options. Course Objectives:Describe the normal function of the urinary system Differentiate the types of urinary incontinence Identify interventions, including medical options, that support the return to continence Formulate a treatment plan to address specific disorders and disease states This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 152-2-E-11-259A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013 ...
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Respiratory Assessment
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.5 Course Description: This module provides an overview of methods to assist you in performing an adult respiratory assessment, breath sounds, normal and abnormal findings, pneumothorax and chest tube care, and appropriate nursing interventions. Course Objectives:Describe components of the airway patency assessment and indications and methods used for airway protection Explain pulse oximetry and list tips to ensure accurate readings Describe the lung sounds, recommended auscultation sites, and possible causes for abnormal sounds Outline methods for assessing the chest as related to respiratory assessment Differentiate between various potential respiratory complications Define pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax and their associated signs and symptoms Briefly discuss indications for and care of chest tubes This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 159-2-E-11-84A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013 ...
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Infection Control for Healthcare Professionals
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 4.7 Course Description: This program includes a compilation of the following courses: chain of infection, standard precautions, bloodborne pathogens, and hand hygiene. It also discusses the most common infectious agents in the hospital setting. Course Objectives:Identify the six links in the chain of infection Differentiate the terms: reservoirs, portals of exit and entry, and susceptible hosts Differentiate the most common infectious agents Explain the importance of proper hand hygiene Differentiate the use of antibacterial soap and waterless hand scrubs Define what is meant by standard precautions List and differentiate the three categories of 'barriers to prevention' Define what is meant by bloodborne pathogens Explain how hospital employees would help to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens List the emergency and follow up procedures used post-exposure This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 156-2-E-11-896C Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013 ...
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Abnormal Neurological Findings QL
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.0 Course Description: Patient Interview Tips includes a comprehensive guide to performing a patient interview. This module features tips for efficient and effective interview and communication skills in order to elicit information and build patient rapport. Course Objectives:Discuss methods and communication skills utilized in eliciting information from a patient during the physical assessment interview Describe the importance of building rapport with the patient This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 149-2-E-11-842AQL Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013 ...
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PAD Management
by Society for Vascular Nursing
Contact Hours: 2.8Course Description: This course expands on the PAD/ABI module and provides the learner a review of peripheral artery disease (PAD), as well as a more in-depth discussion about the clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical, endovascular and surgical management of PAD. Course Objectives: Discuss lower extremity arterial anatomy Define peripheral artery disease (PAD) List both the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease Explain the Rutherford classification of PAD Describe the clinical findings of PAD Discuss the various diagnostic tests for PAD Define the treatment modalities of PAD to include medical, endovascular and surgical management This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 80% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or Society for Vascular Nursing or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 304A Course Approved: January 2012 Course Expires: January 2014 ...
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Access 2007 (6 courses)
by MindLeaders
This series covers how to use Access 2007 to create, modify, and access databases. It shows the learner how to use the Ribbon-based Access 2007 interface, as well as how to build tables, forms, and reports. Learners will also be able to use queries and filters to sort through data. ...
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PC Applications (7 courses)
by MindLeaders
This series is designed for computer users who have limited or no computer experience. The series of courses provides an overview of computer hardware, storage, software, and security and copyright considerations. This series also provides introductory instruction on using a personal computer and various PC applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, browser, as well as electronic mail applications. ...
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Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP v2) (12 courses)
by MindLeaders
Prepare for your Certified Business Analysis Professional™ certification and learn everything you need to pass the exam on your first try! This study guide series is based on the BABOK® Guide v2.0, and topics include requirement planning, management, elicitation and analysis, solution assessment and validation, and underlying fundamentals. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback. ...
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Finance (Videos) (7 courses)
by MindLeaders
Finance is the language of business. People who have strong financial analysis abilities can enhance their organization's value in the marketplace. Our finance programs focus on the principles and strategies of finance and how you can help support the financial goals of your organization. ...
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Career Development (Videos) (2 courses)
by MindLeaders
It is your responsibility to take charge of your own career path. Our career development programs will help you set goals, create an effective career plan and manage your own professional development and growth. ..... Total Items: 2, Total Time: 2.2 hour(s)..... Audience: Non-Managers, Front Line Managers..... Features: This series is presented using streaming video... Interactive questions appear periodically during this video to engage the learner and reinforce key concepts... An index lists the key sections of the video, with the ability to select sections to play... Slides accompany the videos and reinforce the learning topics... These slides can be downloaded for reference after the course is completed... A full-text transcript of the video can be viewed. Text in the transcript is selectable to choose a point to play the video. ..... Career Development (Videos): Been There, Done That, Now What? ..... Time: 2 hour(s) ..... Description: This course provides information on reconditioning yourself for success... Objectives: Assess ways you can recondition yourself... Define what you want... Apply the power principles to your work ..... Topics: Reconditioning yourself... Define what you want... Challenge the status quo... Power principles... Personal commitment ..... Career Development (Videos): The Influence Edge and Your Career ..... Time: 12 minute(s)..... Description: You are the main influencer of your career. Therefore, you need to know how to put together clear strategies for your development. During this program, you'll learn the steps of career development and the influence strategies to help you stay on track to reach your goals. In addition, you'll learn how to influence others to help make your development and career plans a reality ...... Topics: Introduction ... Influencing Your Career ... Career Goals ... Career Development ... Influence Strategies ... Summary ... ...
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The Fundamentals of Effective Thinking
by Skillsoft - Business
Albert Einstein once remarked that "the significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." It necessarily follows that you must raise your own level of thinking in order to solve pressing business problems and make effective decisions. In this course youll explore how to think about the most critical business skill of all--thinking itself. Youll first learn about the counterproductive thinking patterns and tendencies most people naturally fall prey to. Youll then discover how these largely intuitive tendencies manifest themselves in problem-solving mind-sets and decision-making styles. Finally youll take the necessary steps to neutralize ineffective thinking habits and instead practice dynamic and results-oriented thinking strategies. The result? Youll become a better thinker someone who can apply these new-found techniques to achieve organizational goals within the current climate of great institutional change. ...
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