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Why You Need to Stress Test Your Strategies (and Tactics)

While many teams and organizations engage in scenario planning, most don't go far enough. Arjan Singh, consultant and adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University, says a more disciplined approach, borrowed from the military, can help leaders truly test how their strategies, operations, and tactics hold up against competitors, shifting market dynamics, and unexpected events. He's helped hundreds of companies identify risks and find new ways to innovate by leading them through corporate war games, and he explains his process and results. Singh is the author of the book Competitive Success: Building Winning Strategies with Corporate War Games.




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How Much Does Your ‘Frankenstack’ Tech Strategy Cost?

Why do so many brokerages pursue a costly and outmoded “best-in-class” tech strategy when it rarely delivers on its promises? Despite good intentions, assembling a patchwork of standalone tech tools creates a fragmented mess that hinders productivity and drives up costs. The allure of having the “best” often blinds broker/owners to the inefficiencies and frustrations…

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Team Tactics: Taking Advantage of Team Coaching

Coaching is a valuable tool that offers numerous benefits to agents and brokers, let alone teams. Working in real estate requires constant education and development to be at the top of your game, and coaching provides an easy way to pursue this. Hiring a coach can allow team members to grow and flourish within their…

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Knowledge and training: Peanut butter and jelly for the customer contact center toast

Modern knowledge management and training are perfect complements to each other?the peanut butter and jelly for your breakfast toast.




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Worker Can't Maintain Tort Claim Over Attack by Colleague

The Superior Court of New Jersey’s Appellate Division upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s tort claims arising from an attack by his colleague.   Case: Scott v. City of Newark, No.




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Court Overturns Denial of Benefits to Son of Fatal Heart Attack Victim

The Illinois Appellate Court overturned a denial of benefits for the son of a worker who died of a heart attack. Richard Cronk worked for Kimball Hill Homes as a construction manager.




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Court: Fatal Heart Attack Compensable, Worker's Adult Son Qualifies as Beneficiary

An Illinois appeals court overturned the denial of death benefits to a deceased worker’s adult son, finding that the father's fatal heart attack was compensable and that the son was an…




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Court Upholds Denial of Widow's Claim for Truck Driver's Fatal Heart Attack

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a widow’s claim for a truck driver’s fatal heart attack. Case: Dnistranskiy v. Brite Logistics Inc. (WCAB), No. 414 C.D. 2023, 05/10/2024,…




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Widow Gets Award for Paramedic's Fatal Heart Attack

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a paramedic who died of a heart attack. Case: Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. v. Reeder (WCAB), No.




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WCC Provides Contact Info for New Legacy Court

The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission provided contact information for the newly created court that will hear legacy claims from before the 2014 reforms that created the state’s administrative program. Gov. Kevin…




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Comp Commission Updates CEC Contact Information

The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission announced personnel updates and changes in contact information within the Court of Existing Claims. The commission said Katrina Stephenson, who will become judicial liaison and order…




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Claim Investigation: Tactics, Strategies and Fraud

The claims professional is the decision maker with respect to compensability of any claimed injury, and with respect to the benefits that are to be voluntarily paid. These decisions will…




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High Court Finds Worker's Heart Attack Wasn't Product of Unusual Stress

The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that a man's heart attack on his third day of work was not due to clearly unusual or abnormal employment stress for those in his…




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Court Revives Civil Suit Over Worker's Fatal Heart Attack

The South Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a grant of summary judgment dismissing a lawsuit against an employer and its in-house nurses, alleging that they failed to provide adequate treatment to a…




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El diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos de la enfermedad arterial periférica son esenciales para mejorar los resultados y reducir el riesgo de amputación

Aspectos destacados de la guía: La nueva guía conjunta de la American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón) y el American College of Cardiology ofrece recomendaciones para guiar a los médicos en el tratamiento de pacientes con...




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Happy with your life? Research links contentment with fewer heart attacks and strokes

Research Highlights: People who are satisfied with their lives or feel contentment or well-being may be less likely to develop heart disease and stroke than their unsatisfied counterparts. The analysis of health records for more than 120,000 adults...




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COVID-19 infection appeared to increase risk of heart attack & stroke up to 3 years later

Research Highlights: An analysis of UK Biobank health data that included adults who had mild to severe COVID-19 before vaccines were available found an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death among those adults during the nearly three-year...




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International research challenge to tackle knowledge gaps in women’s cardiovascular health

DALLAS, Sept. 25, 2024 — The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is joining with other top cardiovascular research funders around...




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Nomine hoy a un héroe del derrame cerebral: Ya está abierto el plazo de presentación de candidaturas para los Stroke Hero Awards 2025

DALLAS, 1 de octubre de 2024 - Los derrames cerebrales pueden producirse a cualquier edad, lo que obliga a los supervivientes a superar cambios físicos, emocionales y cognitivos. Ya está abierto el plazo de presentación de candidaturas para los ...




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New USPSTF guidance: Continue to take low-dose aspirin if you have a history of heart attack, AFib, stroke or vascular stenting

DALLAS, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – Earlier today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendations on low-dose aspirin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults: people who have a history ...




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Hablemos de sexo: los pacientes cardíacos quieren recibir orientación por parte de los profesionales de la salud

Puntos destacados de la investigación: Una pequeña encuesta de adultos de entre 30 y 89 años (de una edad promedio de 65 años) en Suecia que tienen afecciones cardíacas determinó que existe una diferencia significativa entre la información sobre salud ...




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AI-powered tool may offer quick, no-contact blood pressure and diabetes screening

Research Highlights: A preliminary study combining a patent-applied, AI-powered algorithm with a high-speed, 5-to 30-second video of skin on the face and the palm of the hand detected if someone had high blood pressure as well as using a blood ...




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Fear of another heart attack may be a major source of ongoing stress for survivors

Research Highlights: Fear of another heart attack was a significant ongoing contributor to how heart attack survivors perceive their health, according to a new study. While anxiety and depression are recognized as common conditions after a heart ...




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GLP-1, SGLT2 medications may lower stroke survivor’s risk of future heart attack, stroke

Research Highlights: In an analysis of more than 7,000 stroke survivors, those who were taking either a GLP1-receptor agonist or an SGLT2 inhibitor medication had a lower risk of a subsequent stroke, heart attack or death compared to peers who were ...




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Spectacular Winning Images of the 2024 Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards

Weather Photographer, Winner: Sprites Dancing in the Dark Night by Wang Xin The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the 2024 winners of the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards, featuring breathtaking images of weather phenomena worldwide. The top prize went to Wang Xin from Shanghai for the photograph “Sprites Dancing in the Dark […]




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Spectacular Fine-Art Winners From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards

1st Place Winner: “Delicate” by Hilda Champion The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards celebrated fine-art photographers who have redefined visual storytelling through simplicity, highlighting the profound beauty in minimalism. The award-winning works, from serene landscapes to striking abstractions, showcase how thoughtful use of negative space and single subjects can evoke deep emotional responses and reveal powerful […]




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Spectacular Shortlisted Photos From the 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year

Eresus Walckenaeri. Shortlisted in the Invertebrate Portrait category. By Aris Kolokontes The 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition has shortlisted 20 stunning images from 11,681 entries, spanning 11 categories like Animals, Insects, and Underwater scenes, with a special category for photographers under 18. The overall winner will receive $3,240 and a trophy, while category […]




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Hen and Chickens Cycle: In 1882, Edward Burstow Designed The Pentacycle Specifically For Delivering Post

Victorian Sussex showcased remarkable displays of engineering ingenuity, where inventors tackled various cycling challenges from bumpy unpaved roads to the impracticalities of woolen clothing with boundless enthusiasm and creativity. h/t: vintag.es Among these innovators was Horsham architect Edward Burstow, who in 1882 patented the ‘pentacycle,’ an ingenious machine featuring a large central wheel driven by […]




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Game-Changing Tactics to Elevate Your Status

In this episode, Professor Alison Fragale, an expert in organizational psychology, discusses the fascinating dynamics of power and status and how they shape our lives and well-being. We dive into the differences between power and status, why both are essential human needs, and how their presence or absence affects our mental and physical health. Professor Fragale shares actionable strategies to help anyone elevate their status, build influence, and navigate power dynamics with authenticity. We also touch on the challenges of gender and racial status, the importance of autonomy, and practical tactics like leveraging your network and social media to boost your influence. Some highlights we explore: The critical difference between power and status, and how both impact your life. Practical strategies for building influence and maintaining authenticity. The role of gender, race, and autonomy in navigating power dynamics. And more! Enjoy! FOLLOW ALISON FRAGALE: instagram | linkedin | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe

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How to tackle big goals by narrowing your focus with two simple questions

I made some poor decisions in my 20s. Or rather, a series of poor decisions that seemed to stack and compound. I took on tens of thousands of dollars of credit card, student loan, and tax debt. I gained 70 pounds since graduating high school, because I ate way too much fast food and pretty …

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6 Tactics for Promoting Your Local Business

As a small business proprietor, you must establish connections with local patrons, integrate into the community, and differentiate yourself from your rivals. However, understanding how to market your business locally requires clever marketing techniques. Given the limited pool of potential customers in your vicinity, prioritizing local marketing endeavors is essential, especially when considering that your […]




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11 Year Old, Gitanjali Rao, Tackles Lead Contamination in Water

Concerned by the Flint, Michigan water contamination crisis, 11 year old Gitanjali Rao went to work. She developed a portable and inexpensive device that can identify lead compounds in water. This is Gitanjali’s video submission for the Discovery Education 3M … Continue reading




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Advanced SEO Tactics for B2B Technology Companies

A carefully planned and executed search engine optimization campaign is critical to most technology businesses’ overall digital marketing strategy. Technology companies, in particular, require a different approach to SEO than many others. They often face a highly technical target audience, prospects who thoroughly research possible solutions before making a buying decision, multiple stakeholders in the buying process, […]

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In-Person Contact Better than Digital for Reducing Loneliness

Researchers found that in-person contact is more effective than phoning, emailing, and texting for reducing loneliness in older adults.




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B5: Tactics to Strategy, and Back Again

Tactics tend to dominate the daily routine, limiting the time and space available to consider strategies. This workshop aims to explore the distinction between strategy and tactics to help web professionals identify the ends and manage the means by which they are achieved. The session was facilitated by Stephen Emmott, LSE.




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Plenary Talk 6: Trends in Web Attacks

Arthur Clune, Honeynet Project, discusses how attacks on Web servers, and internet connected devices in general have become both more common and more sophisticated in recent years. This talk will look at how people attack Web servers, and what they are hoping to gain from it, based on data from the Honeynet Project's deployment of Honeypot servers worldwide.




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ILTACON 2018: Emerging Roles in Legal Technology (Part 1)

Aaron Crews explains how data scientists can help attorneys with efficiencies and innovations both internally and externally.

Legal Executive Institute

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ILTACON 2018: Emerging Roles in Legal Technology (Part 2)

Aaron Crews offers advice on how law firms' innovation efforts can be more successful.

Legal Executive Institute

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2nd Circ. Fortifies Employer Defenses Against Attacks On DEI

After a recent Second Circuit decision curbed an ideological organization's ability to bring a case against a DEI program without proving someone had actually been harmed, Cindy-Ann L. Thomas said other courts will take note of the standing rationale.

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How Union Tactics Sideline Businesses and Workers

Alex MacDonald discusses how a new study reveals how some union practices prioritize maintaining their political influence over delivering benefits.

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SEC Continues to Attack Non-Disclosure Agreements and Personnel Policy Provisions that Could Impede Employees from Reporting Potential Violations of U.S. Securities Law

  • Recent SEC cease-and-desist Orders indicate how publicly traded and other SEC-regulated employers should be on alert to the agency’s ongoing attention to enforcement actions under Rule 21F-17.
  • The SEC has been examining whether non-disclosure agreements and other confidential business information provisions could impede whistleblowers from communicating with the SEC.




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SEC Attacks Non-Disclosure Agreements

The SEC recently issued imposed significant and costly sanctions against companies that require employees to sign non-disclosure agreements containing certain language either limiting employees from disclosing company confidential information without company approval, or representing that they have not filed complaints with government entities.

By Philip M. Berkowitz | November 08, 2023 at 10:00 AM

 




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New Oregon Law (Mostly) Aligns OFLA and Paid Leave Oregon to Prevent Employees from Stacking Leave Benefits

  • SB 1515, which the governor is expected to sign, provides some relief to employers under the state’s various leave laws by amending Paid Leave Oregon and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) to better align.
  • Bill amends Oregon leave laws to mitigate employee leave stacking by eliminating some state leave law concurrency.
  • Bill amends OFLA bereavement leave to a maximum of four weeks in a leave year.




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New Pennsylvania Legislation and Philadelphia Ordinance Amendment Tackle Pardoned Convictions, Expunged Records, and Negligent Hiring Liability

Pennsylvania and Philadelphia recently enacted changes that impact employer criminal background screening.

State Law

Enacted on December 14, 2023, and effective February 12, 2024, Pennsylvania’s House Bill No. 689 amends Pennsylvania law relating to the expungement of certain criminal record information and employer immunity when hiring individuals with expunged records. 




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Ninth Circuit Eliminates Obstacles to Enforcement of Employment Arbitration Agreements in California

  • Ninth Circuit holds the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts AB 51, which attempted to prohibit employers from requiring employees to waive, as a condition of employment, the right to litigate claims under the FEHA and the California Labor Code.
  • Arbitration agreements are on an equal footing as other contracts and will be analyzed in the Ninth Circuit in accordance with FAA principles of “equal protection treatment.”




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Employment Law: Trends, Threats, and Tactics in 2014




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Employment Law: Trends, Threats, and Tactics in 2014




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Employment Law: Trends, Threats, and Tactics in 2014