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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

In all, more than 16,000 structures most of them homeswere destroyed, leaving thousands of people displaced. My research at the University of San Diego focuses on managing risk in the face of climate change. Nichole Wissman is an assistant professor of management at the University of San Diego.

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Satellite data used to unveil thousands of unknown underwater mountains

TechSpot

A new survey of underwater mountains has nearly doubled the number of known structures hidden below the ocean surface. Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, were able to speed the discovery process by employing a novel approach to measuring the curvature of.

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Which leadership styles optimize organizational performance and impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

The combined disruptions of these phenomena are affecting business structures, organizational cultures, and processes. Leadership styles conducive to authentic engagement, providing clear guidance and building integrated processes and structures that foster collaboration and team cohesion is essential. Authentic engagement.

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The science behind optimizing a productive work environment

The Next Web

A University of Chicago study found that ambient noise was the optimal level for creativity, whereas extreme quiet sharpens our focus , making it hard for us to think creatively. n, a cognitive psychologist at the University of San Diego, looked into why these are so distracting. Rainy Mood. Thunderspace.

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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

However, research has shown that through the regular implementation of a succession planning cycle, organizations are actually able to more efficiently run day-to-day operations vs. those that do not spend the time assessing their current structure. Recommendations.

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Free Legal Services for Charities Anyone?

Tech Soup

The Legal Aid Society of San Diego honored Cooley as their " Law Firm of the Year " for its commitment to pro bono work. It offers free legal assistance, a mediation service, electronic advice, and fact sheets on employment law, corporate structure, charity law, intellectual property, tax and property. In the U.S.,

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How to Pursue an Awesome Career in Nonprofit Management

ASU Lodestar Center

Hospitals, universities and religious organizations have long been the center of much nonprofit activity, but nonprofit structures are continuing to evolve. Henry pursued his undergrad in Business and Economics at the University of San Diego and gained valuable life changing experience through a unique internship upon graduation.