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		<title>MBA 745 &#8211; Reflections on Module 5 Concepts</title>
		<link>http://blog.osborneonline.net/2007/09/16/mba-745-reflections-on-module-5-concepts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How comfortable are you as a leader in a mature organization?
I have more comfort in this level than some of the earlier ones.  The mature organization requires more creative thinking on the part of the leader.  Just like in the creation phase, which is probably my strongest phase, the ability to create solutions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MBA 745 &#8211; Reflections on Module 4 Concepts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is your belief concerning one person performing the multiple roles of creator, accelerator, and sustainer? Do you feel you are capable of performing all of these roles? If not, which do you think fits you best?

I believe that one person can indeed perform these multiple roles, but it may not always be advantageous.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MBA 745 &#8211; Reflections on Module 3 Concepts</title>
		<link>http://blog.osborneonline.net/2007/09/02/mba-745-reflections-on-module-3-concepts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 03:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In mature organizations, there is quite often a need to reduce labor surpluses. What would you suggest as other means by which to accomplish this objective rather than with layoffs?
One of the frequently used methods is to try and take advantage of natural attrition.  When an employee is let go due to poor performance, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MBA 745: Reflections on Module 2 Concepts</title>
		<link>http://blog.osborneonline.net/2007/08/26/mba-745-reflections-on-module-2-concepts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An integrated communication program is a good tool for promoting a plan, program, or product. Promotional tools, of which there are traditionally four, can be used within a integrated communicational program. What are these tools and how effective are any of them separately or collectively in strengthening marketing communications?
The four promotional tools include advertising, personal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MBA 745 &#8211; Reflections on Module 1 Concepts</title>
		<link>http://blog.osborneonline.net/2007/08/19/mba-745-reflections-on-module-1-concepts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consider your own leadership traits. Do you more closely fit with the creative nature from MBA 715, the organizational nature of MBA 725, the growth nature of MBA 735, or the mature nature of MBA 745? Explain your response.
I am definitely more of the creative type.  I do my best in &#8220;uncharted&#8221; territory.  [...]]]></description>
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