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Saturday, January 5, 2013
INSEAD releases 'Measuring Innovation Capabilities of Nations ...
The report 'Measuring Innovation Capabilities of Nations' gives valuable insights into the progress of the UAE in becoming a knowledge-based economy.
Commenting on the need for economies to pursue innovation to create new socio-economic value, Dr. Sami Mahroum, Director of Innovation and Policy Initiatives at INSEAD Abu Dhabi, said, "Our new report adds a new member to the family of innovation and technology indices produced by INSEAD. It emphasizes our commitment as a school to conduct research that is relevant to the world of business and decision-making."
The INSEAD report was launched at the prestigious Global Competitiveness Summit entitled: Advancing Prosperity through Innovation. Hosted by the Emirates Competitiveness Council (ECC) and the Competitiveness Office of the Department of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi (COAD), the summit attended by senior policy makers, leaders of industry and academia, was the 3rd annual gathering of the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) -a global network of leaders from Competitiveness Councils around the world. The research added a valuable dimension to one of the network's goals to find better ways to measure innovation as a way to better understand and accelerate global competitiveness and prosperity.
The report underlines the UAE government's commitment to support innovation. Indeed, Abu Dhabi and Dubai also showcased several innovations at the conference.
H.E. Mohammed Omar Abdullah, Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, stated, "As part of the strategic Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 to ensure a sustainable knowledge-based economy, innovation plays a fundamental role. The government is building solid foundations to promote a business enabling environment that fosters innovation and to strengthen our research and development capacity to enable an economy based on human talent that generates higher value added growth and prosperity of the people. Abu Dhabi continues to make major strides in this direction. INSEAD's research is important to us to help us better understand the innovation landscape."
"The UAE's Vision 2021 calls for the UAE to be a nation that is 'united in knowledge', and where growth is driven by knowledge and innovation. We at the Emirates Competitiveness Council constantly strive towards achieving the nation's vision. Our role as a founding member of the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils helps us benchmark our innovation performance against other world-leading competitiveness councils. In addition, we work very closely with federal and local governments, private and academic entities to create standards for capturing and measuring innovation," said Najeeb Al Ali, Director of Strategy, Emirates Competitiveness Council.
"Our close collaboration with INSEAD on the Innovation Report is a testament of ECC's commitment to making valuable contributions towards the body of knowledge on competitiveness and innovation globally," he added.
The INSEAD's research established five key capabilities economies should develop to innovate, the abilities to access, anchor, diffuse, create and exploit knowledge.
"Abu Dhabi government has shown great interest in working with INSEAD to develop indicators for innovation performance and capability that are relevant to the economic and industrial structure of the domestic economy," Dr Mahroum commented.
The report findings highlighted the UAE's particular strength in its capability and performance to anchor knowledge it has attracted firmly in its economy, not least thanks to its relatively investment-friendly environment and ease of doing business.
Although industrialized economies, such as Australia, South Korea and the US lead in terms of diffusing knowledge within its economies, the UAE along with Saudi Arabia, lead among the resource-rich countries in this regard. The UAE is especially apt at spreading innovative skills and techniques among its rapidly developing human capital.
In terms of accessing the knowledge, the UAE displayed a significant ability to do so due to its cosmopolitan nature, in regard of both, talent pool and presence of international enterprises, as well as adopting advanced information and communication technologies (ICT). The UAE therefore joins the rank of leaders, alongside Australia, South Korea and the US among the GFCC countries.
However, in comparison to South Korea, although both, the UAE and Australia, have a high capacity to attract knowledge, the INSEAD research exposed that in the case of the latter two countries, performance remains more modest due the high share of natural resource commodities on their international trade books.
INSEAD's research also showed that the other capability indicator the UAE could strengthen would be the creation of knowledge within the country and on commercially exploiting innovations further. In respect of creating and exploiting new knowledge the US still emerges as a clear leader. Australia and South Korea aren't far behind in knowledge creation as such but together with the UAE catching up on exploiting innovation commercially.
Concluding its report, INSEAD, issued a set of general policy guidelines, which could assist countries in determining their weaknesses in terms of innovation indicators and if applied, advance the development of a knowledge - and innovation-rich economy.
The policies firstly call for a strong supportive infrastructure that is capable of accessing the physical, including ICT and financial capital to effectively create, transfer and commercialize knowledge.
The guidelines also advise governments to create vital networks within an economy, such as linking the private sector, training institutions and in-between organisations to produce a positive multiplier effect on government investment in research and development (R&D), as well as on other educational initiatives.
Furthermore, innovation policies should be both, firm-oriented, for example, business support and advice, risk capital, loans and subsidies, as well as innovation system-oriented, for example address network building and brokering through cluster development and other system-enhancing interventions.
The INSEAD research further recognized that policies should be designed to facilitate innovation-based development and pay close attention to country specific conditions that influence the interactions between the various stakeholders in knowledge creation/value-creation activities.
Finally, and probably most importantly, the focus of these policies need to be on the establishment of an environment conducive to new value creation.
Commenting on the policies, Dr Mahroum concluded, "The UAE government understands the nature of the global competition and has been adamant at measuring its performance on every scale."
Source: http://www.ameinfo.com/insead-releases-measuring-innovation-capabilities-nations-324613
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Friday, January 4, 2013
HR Connection: Why is bullying legal in the business world? | WBI
January 3rd, 2013
HR Connection: Why is bullying legal in the business world?
By Jeanne Allen
Bullying is very much a part of business these days. Those bullies in middle school and high school grew up and are waiting right around the corner for their next target. It?s disheartening but true ? in some circumstances bullying is legal.
According to The Workplace Bullying Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding, correcting and preventing all abuse at work, bullying is four times more prevalent than illegal harassment.
The Workplace Bullying Institute commissioned Zogby International to conduct a survey in 2010, asking U.S. workers about whether they had first-hand experience of bullying in the workplace. Their findings show that 35 percent of the U.S. workforce, an estimated 53.5 million Americans, report being bullied at work. And according to WBI research of bullied targets, 66 percent had to lose or give up their jobs in order to make the bullying stop.
Anne* is the finance director in a large IT firm. She has seven staff members who report to her, and it is very apparent who she likes and does not like. Anne has a reputation for being tough and is proud of this; she believes this tough persona makes people think twice before putting unnecessary expenses into their budget.
But the other behavior Anne exhibits is seen as bullying by her subordinates and co-workers. Anne corrects her staff in front of others, but instead of being constructive, the tone is more demeaning or belittling. She uses profanity and insults to get her point across, and doesn?t seem to give anyone the benefit of the doubt. Anne accuses and judges her peers and direct reports with little regard for the emotional impact she makes, let alone the poor example she gives and the lack of professionalism she shows.
The most outrageous part of this is that Anne is not breaking the law, per se. If Anne were targeting people who are in a protected class, such as minorities and older or disabled workers, then her bullying would be considered illegal. In this case she is simply mean-spirited toward most people.
Frequently a bully is someone in a position of power and the unspoken message is that the bully earned that power, in part by the behavior they display toward subordinates and co-workers. Since employers define work conditions (i.e. who gets hired, work assignments, promotions, etc.) they are the only ones who can control whether or not bullying is sustained or eliminated.
The lack of any kind of action against Anne?s behavior, including discipline or termination, implies approval of that behavior. Thus the bullying will continue and the employees will continue to suffer.
What can a company do when these issues are brought to them? Are they obligated to fix the situation or should they encourage the employees involved to negotiate the conversation and come to a resolution themselves? What if the employer isn?t aware of the situation? What if no one tells?
Believe it or not, most employees who find themselves on the receiving end of a bully?s behavior do not think their employer will do anything to stop it. People start to question their ability to manage the situation. They feel embarrassed or as if they may be part of the problem.
The consequences of these situations are costly. Low morale, high absenteeism, high turnover, and lower productivity are all impacted when there is a bully on the payroll.
Employees are watching to see what will happen next. When employers take a zero-tolerance stance against bullying behavior they send a clear message that the employees as a whole are valued and that universal respect is the expectation. Unfortunately, sometimes bullies are high performers. They might be a top salesperson or a stellar finance director. CEOs and business owners need to decide if the good outweighs the bad; in many instances it isn?t worth having a stressed out, depressed or unproductive staff, or a parade of employees who take jobs with the competition.
Workplace bullying is not an insurmountable problem. Policies need to be put in place and enforced, supervisors must be properly trained, and employees should be given guidelines on how to report bullying incidents. Managing this is not for the faint of heart, because by their nature bullies are intimidating and aggressive, but enabling all managers and employees to understand that your organization will not tolerate bullying behavior is the only way to eliminate it.
Bullying doesn?t stop when kids cross the stage at graduation. These people go on to become working members of society. They are our neighbors and co-workers. The person in the next cubicle has their eye on the office down the hall and will do whatever it takes to get there.
With little regard for whom they may hurt or harm on the way there, some employees revert to their old school-yard mentality and behavior. This pervasive problem has been left unchecked for too long. It is time we stop rewarding abusive behavior and give permission to employees to speak up and shine a light on what has an overarching negative impact on organizations.
We need to tell Anne that this has to stop.
*Anne is not a real person, but her description is based on experiences collected over 25 years in the human resources field.
Jeanne Allen, SPHR is president of HR Logic & Solutions. For over 25 years she has partnered with corporate leaders of small and medium sized companies to impact and strengthen their teams. This article is brought to you by the Rochester Affiliate of the National HR Association, a local professional HR organization focused on advancing the career development, planning and leadership of HR professionals. Visit www.humanresources.org for more information.
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Uganda throws out case against British gay play producer
KAMPALA (Reuters) - A Ugandan court threw out a case on Wednesday against a British theatre producer accused of staging a play about homosexuality in the religiously conservative east African country, the producer said.
David Cecil, 35, was arrested in September after he put on 'The River and The Mountain', a comedy-drama about a gay businessman, in the capital, Kampala.
Cecil was charged with disobeying a public official but the trial was halted due to a lack of evidence.
"The magistrate has given me back my passport and said you can go," Cecil told Reuters. "I left the court with a big grin."
The production defied an injunction imposed by the authorities and came at a politically sensitive time.
Uganda's parliament is sitting on a draft anti-gay law which rights groups have blasted for its draconian penalties against gays in a country where homosexuality is already illegal.
The bill had initially proposed the death penalty for gays but still presents an array of jail terms for convicted homosexuals, including life imprisonment in certain circumstances.
Denounced as "odious" by U.S. President Barack Obama, the bill has left veteran President Yoweri Museveni struggling to balance the demands of the evangelical church on one side and aid donors who have threatened to cut aid on the other.
Cecil had faced two to four years in jail if convicted.
Minister of Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo promised a new investigation into Cecil whom he accused of promoting homosexuality.
Cecil denied he was a gay rights activist.
"I am not interested in promoting homosexuality or even protecting gay rights in the country. I simply find it contemptible for people to pick on an embattled minority," he said. (Reporting by Philippa Croome; Editing by Richard Lough)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/uganda-throws-case-against-british-gay-play-producer-185338136.html
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Thursday, January 3, 2013
Considering Pre-Listing Home Inspections - Kijner & Sons ...
As a real estate professional, you invest a great deal of time, money, and energy to?market your listings. Between advertising, open houses, and meeting with clients, you need to get a good return on that investment. Don?t be caught unaware of problems that could seriously undermine your dedicated efforts to sell a home. Having a home inspected before it?s listed is more important than ever in the current real estate market, so make the most of your time and effort by recommending a professional home inspection prior to listing.
A pre-listing home inspection can uncover previously unknown problems ? major and minor ? allowing sellers the opportunity to make repairs or replacements as needed or as they wish. By addressing these issues before the home goes on the market, you can list a home with greater knowledge of its condition and will have a better chance of maximizing its value. Being aware of issues in advance will also allow for disclosure of problems when selling, which can result in cleaner offers and a smoother transaction for both parties. Having well-informed sellers and buyers will work to everyone?s advantage, including yours.
Be sure that the home inspection is comprehensive and that you can get the report immediately upon completion of the inspection. This will allow your sellers to get the information they need right away, so they can decide on their next steps prior to listing. Photographs should also always be part of a professional report so that full documentation of conditions is available to both the sellers and potential buyers. This is especially important when it comes to disclosure of issues that might not be addressed or repaired prior to sale.
With a pre-listing inspection in hand, you can market your sellers? homes with confidence.
Questions? Comments? Looking to buy or sell a house in Miami or Sarasota, Florida? Contact?Kijner & Sons International Realty?at?info@kijner.com.?
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Source:?24th Edition of?CRS?Consumer Article (December 19th, 2012) - CRS-Pillar To Post Partnership -?Article courtesy of Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection
Source: http://www.kijner.com/Blog/Considering-Pre-Listing-Home-Inspections
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Was Hillary's brain cancer why Benghazi happened?
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okay, so...nobody cares. We'll wait until it's talked about in the MSM which I thought GLP didn't do.
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"I have seen The New World Order. And The New World Order is communism."
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Hillary's blackouts, confusion etc. were cause by Bengazi.
THIS may very well be true. But the old girl has looked terrible for long time, and with her heavy cell phone use I wouldn't rule out brain cancer. I guess one has to decide what they think the conspiracy is.
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Hillary's blackouts, confusion etc. were cause by Bengazi.
THIS may very well be true. But the old girl has looked terrible for long time, and with her heavy cell phone use I wouldn't rule out brain cancer. I guess one has to decide what they think the conspiracy is.
I think it was Putin or one of the world leaders said Hillary was a joke. I don't think she played any real role in anything. Her only job was to go around making money for her husband's global cabal.
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The Benghanzi incident was heartbreaking to HC but not enough for her to avoid speaking out about it. Closure would have been better. There is a rumour she was in a plane accident and her head injury was from turbulence?
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Dude its called a blood clot, if not more serious than cancer because death could be imminent you troll humper.
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Hillary's blackouts, confusion etc. were cause by Bengazi.
THIS may very well be true. But the old girl has looked terrible for long time, and with her heavy cell phone use I wouldn't rule out brain cancer. I guess one has to decide what they think the conspiracy is.
Yup when I saw that link my mind went to the heavy cell phone use then there were pics of Chelsea crying outside the hospital per nydailynews to me it screams cancer.
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Blood clot > cancer, imo
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Article date: September 11, 2012
By Stacy Simon
Fifty-eight types of cancer are now on the official list of covered illnesses for people who were exposed to toxins at the World Trade Center site after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The ruling follows the recommendation of an advisory committee of experts who reviewed scientific and medical evidence.
This means people who developed cancer after exposure to the toxic ash can apply for benefits from the World Trade Center Health Program. The program was created with a $4.3 billion fund set up to compensate people ? including rescue workers, volunteers, and residents ? who became sick in the aftermath of the disaster.
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The CFR caused Hillary's blood clot.
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Biden will discuss "fiscal cliff" deal with House Democrats
During an oddly jokey statement at the White House as the fiscal deadline bore down Monday afternoon, President Obama said, "I'm going to be president for the next four years. I?hope." He was warning Republicans that, yes, they'd have to deal with him for a while. But it was, to be sure, a strange moment. Could he actually have been joking about assassination? About impeachment? The?apocalypse? Or has everyone just had enough of these negotiations??
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/biden-discuss-fiscal-cliff-deal-house-democrats-160208681--sector.html
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