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Governance Is a Journey: How APICS Built Trust, Resilience, and Growth

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When Abe Eshkenazi stepped into his role as CEO of APICS in 2006, he inherited more than an organization facing financial strainhe faced a governance structure mired in distrust and inefficiency. But each step reinforced the idea that good governance evolves with the organizations needs. No surprises.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers. The organization may still be boxed into a structure that’s been the same for 20 years or more. All staff members are empowered to contribute ideas.

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The reissue of this rare architectural mag proves fantastical ideas have staying power

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The category of unbuilt and fantastical design ideas known as paper architecture may have no better exemplar than the radical British architecture group Archigram. Archigram initially published its iconoclast ideas in the form of a self-published, self-titled magazine, which came out in 10 issues between 1961 to 1974.

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UK is going full Minority Report with ‘murder prediction’ research

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This latest model, which uses data from our institutionally racist police and Home Office, will reinforce and magnify the structural discrimination underpinning the criminal legal system." "Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for predicting crime are inherently flawed," Statewatch researcher Sofia Lyall said.

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Aligning People. Building Culture. Driving Change. 

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Building Culture: Designing an Environment Where People and Ideas Thrive Culture is what defines how your organization feels, operates, and evolves. It must be supported by structures, systems, and people who are equipped to act. Thats the foundation of momentum. Its reflected in every interaction, process, and decision.

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Creating Your 2025 Roadmap to Excellence 

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Create a Timeline with Milestones and Deliverables A well-structured timeline provides clarity and focus. Steps to Foster Continuous Improvement: Encourage Open Communication: Create an environment where feedback and new ideas are welcomed and valued.

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Why OpenAI is trying to untangle its 'bespoke' corporate structure

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On the Friday after Christmas, OpenAI published a blog post titled "Why OpenAI's structure must evolve to advance our mission." Why is OpenAI pursuing a PBC structure? First and foremost, a PBC structure whether it's private or selling share on the open market would get OpenAI out from under that non-distribution constraint.

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