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Crowdsourcing amongst customers: Giving companies an easier life

On first look, it might appear as though some of the biggest brands in the world just employee some of the most innovative individuals in the world. Of course, when you consider how popular crowdsource software has become, that is certainly the case a lot of the time. However, brands are also finding a similar crowdsourcing approach very fruitful. While crowdsourcing within an organization can be extremely effective, so is turning to your existing customers. Let’s take a look at some of the best examples of brands turning into their customer base to get the most out of innovation. McDonalds…

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What Does a CEO Really Do?

Do you know what the responsibilities of a CEO are? It is an incredibly difficult question to answer, because it varies so much depending on the industry the company is involved in, how established it is, who works there, how the senior management team is built up, and more. But there are a few things that all CEOs have to do. And according to Charles Phillips Infor CEO’s wife Karen Phillips, her husband fulfills those duties very well. Owning the Vision The CEO must set, own, live, and breathe the vision of the company. They need to know where the…

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How to Have a Better Work Life Balance

A lot of people genuinely struggle to find a balance between their job and their personal life. In fact, the expression ‘being married to the job’ holds true for many people. For Charles Phillips ‘mistress’ comes closer to describing his relationship to his job. He is a man who is committed to his home life, but as Infor CEO, he also always has his mind on the job to a certain degree. Phillips’ approach seems to be working – he is not consumed solely by his job. But others, however, find it more difficult to find that balance. They put…

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Tips for throwing a large gathering

Planning your first event? While you may be nervous right now, following a few rules of thumb makes it likely that it will go off much better than you are expecting. Check out our tips for throwing a large gathering below… 1) Spread the word The most crucial aspect of planning an event is to spread the word to desired attendees. Fortunately, this task has become considerably easier in the age of the internet, as social networks such as Facebook come with highly effective event planning tools. In addition to the many features they provide planners, they remind attendees (and…

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5 Tips for Organising Your Office Desk

Your desk at work is probably the place that you spend most of your time. We all have different preferences for how we keep our desks with some opting to be ultra tidy while others have a somewhat ‘organised mess’. It’s an unwritten office rule that you don’t mess around with somebody else’s desk unless instructed to do so, but if the colleague opposite you is driving you mad with their mess then subtly mention these five tips for organising their desk. Royalty free photo Use a Mug to Keep Pens and Pencils Together Many of us are always searching…

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