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Principles and Philosophies

Behind every great movement there are sound principles and philosophies. WOW! Did I say that? Anyway, Process Improvement is just now emerging and maturing. But with that come conflicting schools of thought. Seems everyone gets on the bandwagon and has an opinion. In this channel we will explore some of the principles and philosophies that are shaping the world of process improvement. And remember to use the corresponding discussion groups to voice your opinions, observations and questions.

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    A Feel for Leadership
    - by David Dotlich, James L. Noel and Norman Walker
    Emotional intelligence is the component of effective leadership.

    BAM, Real-Time and Event-Based BI: An Application Perspective
    - by Henry Morris, Dan Vesset, Robert Blumstein and Kathleen Wilhide
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    Balancing Scorecards with Reality
    - by Susan H. Cramm
    Let's face it: If you don't have a business-aligned IT strategy that allocates scarce resources and creates value, then you don't have the clarity of purpose necessary to use a balanced scorecard.

    How to Spot A-Players
    - by Ryan Underwood
    Learn the secrets of expert talent spotters.

    Management's Ego Gong Show
    - by Gabriel Fuchs
    As the ascent to the top accelerates, so does the ego.

    The Tao of ROI
    - by Sandra Winters
    The author believes that the real teaching of ROI is in learning through the process.

    How to Get and Keep a Life
    - by Patricia Wallington
    This article's message is one that needs to be heard again and again. There is more to life than just work.

    The Real Value of Data
    - by Krishna Chettayar
    One of the top reasons for CRM failure is poor quality information.

    Humility
    - by John Baldoni
    Humility, often overlooked, is one of the most essential traits of true leadership.



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