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Leading Management Principles of the World’s Top Shipbuilders

Epicflow

HHI had delivered more than 2,150 ships to 320 shipowners in 51 countries as of 2017. Credit: HHI’s Integrated Report 2017 According to the HHI Integrated Report 2017 , the shipping industry was severely impacted by the global recession and confronted stagnation. billion in revenue by 2022.

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7 Ways to Improve Operations Without Sacrificing Worker Safety

Harvard Business

During my years at OSHA, where I served as the Assistant Secretary of Labor from 2009 through the beginning of 2017, I received several reports of safety system failures at DuPont facilities. The reality is that virtually all workplace injuries are preventable, and safety management and operational excellence are intimately linked.

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Blockchain: New Use Cases for Governments and Business

Tom Spencer

Governments, businesses, and individuals are developing new use cases for blockchain as barriers to adoption continue to decrease. Immutability and security are vital to the operation of government and business due to the sensitive information these institutions gatekeep. In 2017, Protokol estimated that $1.2

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How Companies Can Champion Sustainable Development

Harvard Business

Given political climates around the world and a new wariness around international cooperation, the private sector could find itself in the hot seat: trying to pick up the slack on big issues from climate change to sustainable development. The problem is that the private sector is not easily organized to create or bolster public goods.

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Tesla: Leading the Charge Toward Sustainability

Tom Spencer

Tesla has also developed the Powerwall , a home battery system that stores excess solar energy for use during power outages or times of high energy demand. In 2017, Tesla unveiled the Megapack , a large-scale battery system for utilities and grid operators.

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China’s Role in Africa

Tom Spencer

An interesting finding from this study was that Africans rank China alongside the USA as having a top development model for their countries. Infrastructure development is one of the key reasons why Africans hold a positive view of China’s involvement in Africa. This is a cause of concern.

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5 essential tips to enhance your influence skills

Halo Psych

However, the most effective influencers understand that influence is an iterative process, involving: Listening to people Testing your position Developing an updated position which reflects input from others Testing your updated position Incorporating compromises Trying again Here are my top 5 tips to help you become more influential.

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