Insights: Looking Outside Your Industry for Innovation
[ Source: Satyam Computer Services Ltd. ]
March 2008-
Executives at most companies recognize that today's need for innovation is greater than ever, and tomorrow's will be higher still. Customers are better informed, more demanding, and more likely to take advantage of increased market transparency. They see alternatives everywhere; if another company provides a better solution or product, they will know it, and switch to it quickly.
Unfortunately, innovation does not happen on its own. Some of the ....
Dont Get Stumped By Off-The-Wall Job Interview Questions
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-
Welcome to the world of the off-the-wall interview question - weird, wacky, gimmicky, and off-beat ""Wild card"" questions that seem to have nothing to do with ability to handle a job. If they’re irrelevant to job performance, why do employers ask them? They want to see how well one can think on their feet. They may want to test creativity or sense of humor. In creating stress by asking a weird question, the interviewer may ....
Envisioning the Medical Device Company of the Future
[ Source: HCL Technologies ]
September 2008-
The U.S. market for medical devices is expected to reach $89 billion this year. But with this promising opportunity comes the added pressure for medical device companies to stay ahead of the competition through innovation at a reduced cost.
According to an online survey conducted by Knowledge@Wharton and HCL Technologies, industry respondents see outsourcing as a potential solution to this challenge, and yet they are aware that this new set of tools brings with ....
IBM Rational To MyEclipse Blue Edition Migration
[ Source: Genuitec, LLC ]
September 2009-
The goal of this white paper is to explore and resolve common concerns and issues surrounding a migration of your development environment from IBM’s Rational Application Developer (RAD) to MyEclipse Blue Edition from Genuitec. Why might a company choose to migrate their development tools? If the migration is decided upon, how would this be done easily and effectively? This paper will answer these common types of questions, as well as explore any intangibles that may ....
How Executives and Boards Can Help Improve Large Technology Projects
[ Source: Brand Velocity ]
October 2008-
Project failure in large enterprise technology projects is, unfortunately, very common from an operating and financial perspective. In fact, independent studies have shown that 7 in 10 technology projects struggle – or fail completely. With millions of dollars, key resources and company reputations on the line, a 30% enterprise project success rate is alarming. However, large-scale technology project failure is not inevitable – nor irreversible – if the right steps are taken. In ....
The Ultimate Guide To Job Interview Preparation
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-
The biggest mistake in interviewing is not being fully prepared. It behooves job-seekers to use every conceivable means possible to prepare for the interview and to allow ample time to fully prepare. Understand that interviewing is a skill; as with all skills, preparation and practice enhance the quality of that skill. Preparation can make the difference between getting an offer and getting rejected. This paper from Quintessential Careers explains job interview preparation.
Strategic Marketing: Positioning Your Business For Success
[ Source: Strategic Marketing Concepts ]
July 2008-
Whether your business has been active with a history of accomplishment or is a new business that's trying to make its mark, how you position your business in the marketplace will determine its success. This white paper explores the use of strategic marketing and how to use it to position your business to take advantage of its strengths.
New Study Shows Leading Edge Companies Receive Failing Grade At HR SEO Strategies
[ Source: Sharkstrike ]
June 2009-
In this first of a four-part series, Sharkstrike discusses the emergance of HR SEO, as well as findings from its research into current HR SEO practices at leading companies. Search engine optimization (SEO) has been a standard practice used by corporate marketing departments to attract qualified buyers to Web sites for years. And while many human resources leaders might know little or nothing about SEO, leading-edge companies seeking to win the talent acquisition wars are ....
SaaS for IT Service Management
[ Source: HP ]
April 2009-
It is tempting to react to the downturn in the economy by cutting costs across the board, including investments in customer satisfaction. However, customers will not put up with poor service in any economy. Investments in service management today will not only lead to improved customer satisfaction, but ultimately customer retention.
Of course, these investments must be made wisely. One attractive option is to deploy service ....
Situational Interviews And Stress Interviews: What To Make Of Them And How To Succeed In Them
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-
The best job-seekers not only prepare answers to typical interview questions, but also prepare for the type of interview expected. There are all sorts of job interviews: screening, traditional, behavioral, telephone, case, and panel. And two of the trends in interviewing are the use of situational interviewing and stress interviewing. This paper from Quintessential Careers explains situational interviews and stress interviews, what to make of them and how to succeed in them.