Ideas
Caterpillar completes acquisition of Bucyrus
Caterpillar Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Bucyrus International Inc.
BizTimes cover story: Mid-year Economic Forecast
Despite a sluggish second quarter, most signs post to growth in sales, profits and hiring for companies in the second half of the year.
Small business owners optimistic about economy
Wisconsin small business owners feel more confident about the state’s economy than the national economy, according to results of the 2011 U.S. Bank Small Business Survey.
State Republican leaders are defiling democracy
Whatever happened to government of the people, by the people, for the people? Wisconsin's proud tradition of participatory government...
Reforms will be needed to clean up Walker’s mess
Dave Zweifel wrote the other day about a friend from out of state calling him to ask what the...
Budget protects middle class and future generations
The Kaukauna School District recently announced that our reforms will allow them to add more teachers, reduce class sizes...
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Project management
When Noah was directed by the Lord to build an ark, he was given a specific scope of work and detailed instructions on how to construct it.
Positive reinforcement
The recent season of "American Idol" included a significant shift in the approach of the judges. Absent was the caustic criticism of past seasons. The strongest message was affirming and appreciative rather than critical and demeaning. Did the change in the judges' behavior impact the performance of the contestants from week to week? There is growing evidence that in fact, it may have.
Employees need to think like consumers of health care
How does the lack of transparency impact the success of the strategy? As U.S. health plan premium increases continue to outpace inflation, employers have shifted costs to employees, offering them difficult choices such as:
