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Nearly two years ago Beth Chappell announced that the Detroit Economic Club would host The National Summit, a “national conversation” designed to bring leaders of “business, labor, government and academia.” As DEC president, she  anticipated some 5,000 people would participate in the conversation that would result in a national “to-do” list of the...

 

 

Corp! caught up with Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s music director Leonard Slatkin (via his iPhone) as he was in Seattle, Wash. preparing to rehearse for a program with its symphony orchestra. The iPhone is an important part of his life, it turns out. Not only does it keep track of his schedule – he’s booked through 2011 – but it keeps him on top of Detroit Tiger games...

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When a reporter asks California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger what energy source he advocates for cars of the future, he dodges the question. “I believe the market will decide whether it’s hydrogen, electric or hybrid. Or whatever,” he tells the press at SAE International, the 2009 World Congress...

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- Nancy is a financial analyst working for a mid-sized company located in the United Kingdom, but she lives in Michigan. She works from home in her pajamas and “meets” her boss once a month via video conference.

- Got budget? You’re not alone. Corporate belts are cinching all across America. While a few unfortunate companies are struggling for survival itself, nearly all organizations are looking for ways to become leaner.

- Company, university and student – what if there was a way they could all win in the game of business? What if a common denominator allowed companies to reduce cost and add creativity, while simultaneously helping universities move students into great careers where these students could thrive? Welcome to the world of Cooperative Collaborations.

- Unfortunately, during tough economic times, organizations often need to improve their bottom line by making cuts, whether it is in the form of positions, pay or benefits. While these dreaded steps may be necessary for many organizations, it leaves employees feeling like they are giving more than taking and has them wondering what’s next.

- In today’s challenging economic climate, retaining top talent and keeping employees committed and engaged is more crucial than ever. As jobs, programs and budgets are cut across industries, internal talent has emerged as many companies’ most bankable asset.

- The University of Michigan Health System Human Resources’ planning journey began eight years ago, knowing that we needed to start a journey that ensured we would have the talent to meet future demand and keep UMHS as the place where people choose to come for health care and talented employees choose to work.

- During this past year, IIT’s Center for Research and Services has worked with a wide range of clients to demonstrate the impact of employee engagement on important business outcomes.

- Every organization is more than it appears to be on the surface. Behind the products, the logos, the services, and the press releases are the vital internal ingredients which actually determine the results of that organization. The most essential of those ingredients is the heart and soul of the organization – its culture.

- It’s no secret that every business today, regardless of sector, is faced with tough financial decisions. To that end, how do companies retain employees when budgets are impacting salaries and benefits?

- Empowering employees to be the best they can be is not just the result of hiring the right leadership. It isn’t that simple. One has to factor into the equation the organization’s overall corporate culture and service delivery practices.

- This book is an interesting look at how individuals can exercise influence in any situation to achieve positive outcomes.

- I’ve made many mistakes in my business career, but somehow I managed to cram a large number of them into a venture I started over 20 years ago. I established a blues and dining club called, “Café New Orleans” in Sarasota, Fla.

- What does living the dream mean to you? Are you using your imagination to figure out exactly what it is that you want and applying yourself directly to obtain it?