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Know Thyself – It Creates Power in the World

Back in business school at Ivey, we learned a lot of things – accounting, finance, ops, working in a variety of different teams and groups.  It took me a long time to realise that understanding myself was the most important … Continue reading

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Which comes first, the Manufacturing or the Marketing?

Manufacturing businesses need marketing strategies too.  There is usually a lot of emphasis on the manufacturing, the core of the business.  Everyone loves to make the widget.  But without a buying and paying market, there is no need to manufacture … Continue reading

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Time to Focus on the Important Things

As a business coach, I often hear that overwork and information overload are key issues facing managers today.  Consequently, personal development mentoring often involves encouraging clients to consider what they are working on, whether it leads to business success, and … Continue reading

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Make Your R&D Dollars Go Further

R&D money is under the gun.  Investors and even regulators are questioning the return on investment.  The departing head of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) says much of the $85 billion spent on drug development is wasted.  “How many [new … Continue reading

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