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Nuclear Power is Clean, Safe, and Reliable… But Can It Be Competitive?

Strategy Driven

Can nuclear plants be operated competitively in today’s market? An evolving energy market, led by cheap natural gas and subsidized renewable generation, threatens the long-term financial viability of America’s remaining nuclear power plants. For over 30 years, U.S. Over the past three decades, the U.S.

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Solving the Looming Talent Shortage in the Energy Industry

Harvard Business Review

So just when electric systems need to operate flawlessly — whether to power air conditioners, pump water, or heat homes — long-term challenges to power grids are multiplying. New workers are not entering the market as fast as veterans — particularly engineers — are retiring. In the U.S.,

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The Unnoticed Analyst: Can analytics succeed while going unnoticed.

Strategy Driven

Bob Smith (not his real name), source of the quote and Chief Operating Officer at Otis Elevator, knows that elevators tend to remain well under the radar screen until they break. True victory lies in capturing the imagination, respect and energy of a broad and diverse set of stakeholders, including suppliers, customers and executives.

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Conquer Your Nerves with Eye-Brain Control To Make a Strong.

Strategy Driven

Bill is responsible all aspects of the business including sales, marketing, content development, and the delivery of Communispond courses by certified faculty. About the Author Bill Rosenthal is the Chief Executive Officer of Communispond Inc., an organization that has taught business communications skills to more than 600,000 persons.

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Companies That Don’t Manage Utilities Strategically Are Throwing Money Away

Harvard Business Review

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that companies waste 30% of the energy they consume. For many businesses, this is equivalent to overspending on energy by that amount to achieve current production levels. You’d think that increasingly sophisticated technology would help reduce this waste.

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The Rise of the COO

Harvard Business Review

COOs are relatively common in service industries such as financial services, energy, information technology and telecommunications, but in manufacturing sectors — such as automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical companies — they are relatively rare. What do you think?

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Here's Why Successful Presentations Planning Must Begin with an.

Strategy Driven

Bill is responsible all aspects of the business including sales, marketing, content development, and the delivery of Communispond courses by certified faculty. About the Author Bill Rosenthal is the Chief Executive Officer of Communispond Inc., an organization that has taught business communications skills to more than 600,000 persons.