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Monday, January 3, 2011

Study hails use of online reverse auctions (1/3/11) -- GovExec.com




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Many thanks to Robert Brodsky of Government Executive, who has authored a very nice article on the release of our research report on the use of reverse auctioning at Customs and Border Protection. Read his piece below:




Study hails use of online reverse auctions (1/3/11) -- GovExec.com





David Wyld, Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University and Director of the Reverse Auction Research Center (http://www.reverseauctionresearch.com/)


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Tom Peters: On Strategy - Discussing the Advice of Kenny Rogers and "The Gambler"




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OK, those of us who have enough rings around our trunks remember this Kenny Rogers' song (and thank me later for putting this in your head and you won't be able to get it out of there all day long):





Well, management guru Tom Peters takes a twist on that famous expression ("You gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em..." and modifies it for all of us, saying why it is important today to show your persistence and hang in there to become a real success! Watch below and comment here on the blog:





David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

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Tom Peters: On Strategy - Kindness is Free







A great reminder from management guru Tom Peters as to why it is so important to remember to strive for customer satisfaction. Watch below and comment here on the blog:



David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

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http://socyberty.com/advice/a-life-of-enjoyable-work-has-a-lot-to-do-with-attitude/

Our attitude in life has a lot to do with the outcome. We are going to pass through this dimension called life, but one time. That means you have on chance to fulfill your mission the way you would like. Take a look at this link, and see how one small, poor and underfed boy did it his way.

Dr Robert E McGinnis
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http://dr-robert-e-mcginnis.blogspot.com/

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May You Have Good Luck All Year . . . | The Big Picture





Well, if all of you can have this good a luck in 2011! Watch this video (and pass this post along) so that you and all your friends can be so lucky (and by all means, do not go to any auto races!) - watch below:











Here's the link to the original article:




May You Have Good Luck All Year . . . | The Big Picture




David

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What to Expect in 2011 | The Big Picture


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What will happen in the stock market in the coming year? Bary Ritholtz of The Big Picture takes a look into his crystal ball - and the charts - to prognosticate the year ahead for investments in 2011.




What to Expect in 2011 | The Big Picture





David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University


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Goldman Invests in Facebook at $50 Billion Valuation - NYTimes.com


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Wow! Facebook estimated to be worth $50 billion in the market, according to Goldman Sachs. Read the complete article below:




Goldman Invests in Facebook at $50 Billion Valuation - NYTimes.com




David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University




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