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By Jim Edmonson Last month the New York Times released some great information about the unemployed. In a hardly noticed brief by Phyllis Korkki, the Times examined the composition of the 37 million Americans aged 20 to 64 who do not work, according to data collected... by Whittaker Associates | Sep 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker For Your Reading List Leadership is one of the keys to success for organizations. A humorously illustrated booklet written to emphasize this important topic is The Ten Commandments of Community Leadership by Maury Forman and Michelle Harvey. It is a... by Whittaker Associates | Oct 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Mario O’Connell Ring, ring. “Good morning, _____________ Incorporated,” he says hurriedly. “Good morning,” I respond in a cheerful tone. “I was wondering if you would be willing to verify the contact information that I have for your company?” I continue after... by Whittaker Associates | Dec 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Can I trust you? How often do we think this thought as we go through our day? In Steven M.R. Covey’s book, The Speed for Trust, he points out the role that trust plays in our lives, especially in our relationships. He says that trust begins with... by Whittaker Associates | Jan 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Last month, Dean wrote about the Blue Ocean Strategy and how to apply the method to create new market space instead of competing for existing market share. The key is through innovation. Especially in today’s world, where information is abundant...