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by Dean Whittaker At the risk of exposing you to “Katrina Fatigue” (being told about the devastation precipitated by one of the most destructive hurricanes in our history), I would like to share with you an experience that I had while volunteering for a... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
by Dean Whittaker This month I had the opportunity to be reminded of how important relationships are. One of our clients asked to have their money refunded because they were disappointed with the way they had been treated and in the results of our work. Our company... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Dean Whittaker As you may recall, our newsletter is designed by each of us at Whittaker Associates to share what we have learned during the previous month. In my case, I have learned about gratitude and hope. David Chang , a 23-year-old co-worker, was rushed to the... by Whittaker Associates | Jul 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Dean Whittaker Richard Carlson, in his 2005 book Easier Than You Think, describes how making small changes in our lives can lead to major improvements in our well-being. We live in stressful, chaotic times. Carlson says that our thoughts are the most powerful tools... by Whittaker Associates | Dec 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Dean Whittaker In our global knowledge-based economy, manufacturing labor has become a variable expense, with innovation being the only sustainable competitive advantage. Knowledge workers, however, should comprise a fixed cost, since they are indispensable to the...