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It’s definitely not a letter to Santa. No one’s wish list would include a housing meltdown, a global credit crunch, a compromised manufacturing sector, failing financial institutions and massive bailouts. Instead of jingle bells, what we’re hearing sounds more like the roar of the perfect economic storm. To top it off, there are even five fewer shopping days this year than last. What’s a retailer to do? Are there any indicators for optimism? What strategies will help the concerned retailer melt the spending ice block? What’s hot and what’s not this holiday season? Highlights: - According to Deloitte’s 23rd Annual Holiday Survey, 64 percent of those who responded think the economy is in a recession. Are we? - Will there be a change in the way consumers shop or socialize this year? - It’s been reported that major retailers are intending to be very "promotional" this season. Could well-targeted promotional campaigns prove to be an effective antidote to consumer fear? - What can retailers be doing right now to maximize their sales this year, and what should they be doing now to prepare for next year? Guests: Stacy Janiak, vice chairman and U.S. Retail leader, Deloitte LLP Carl E. Steidtmann, chief economist and director, Consumer Business, Deloitte Research, Deloitte Services LP

Thanks to globalization and technology, employees are able to move in many directions — laterally as well as vertically — and select from among a variety of work options. And with employees increasingly able to work from anywhere in the world, the traditional idea of the workplace is becoming obsolete. Going forward in these challenging economic times, companies will need to create a difficult balance — retaining their best performers and attracting new people to replace their retiring baby boomers while keeping costs down. This isn’t something that can just be handed off to human resources (HR); effective talent strategy is also good business strategy. Highlights: - Have there been any new developments in how companies are conducting the search for talent? - Are companies taking the risk of jeopardizing their competitiveness over the long term by shedding employees and curbing new hires in order to cut costs? - The workplace is changing dramatically — in many cases, it exists only in cyberspace. How does the transformed work environment impact the search for talent? - HR’s job is to deliver the infrastructure necessary to support workforce planning. What are some of the ways HR can work with a company’s business side to make this happen? Guests: Jonathan Pearce, senior manager, Deloitte Tax LLP Jeff Schwartz, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP Heather Stockton, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Every day seems to bring a new shock to the global economy. The markets are swinging wildly, savings have evaporated, consumer spending is down and unemployment is up. In such turbulent times, many businesses might understandably be focused on getting through the crisis of the week rather than growing for the future. But for organizations looking at long term sustainability, perhaps the most important question is: How do you develop fresh ideas that create value — how do you create a culture of innovation? Highlights: - How can innovation deliver value; not just to clients, but to your own people and the community? - How do you take good ideas that are generated locally and make them scalable across a large organization? Is a good idea in Singapore also a good idea in Sao Paulo or San Francisco? - How will you know if you’ve been successful in making innovation a priority? - What are some ideas that have gotten your attention and interest recently? What kind of potential value do you think they can deliver to Deloitte and its clients? Guests: Ruwayda Ebrahim, partner, Deloitte Southern Africa Jim Quigley, chief executive officer, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Giam Swiegers, chief executive officer, Deloitte Australia

F1 Grand Prix Insights Brazil Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: F1 Grand Prix Insights Brazil Brazilian Brazilia formula massa masa hamilton raikonen alonso Added: October 26, 2008

F1 Grand Prix Insights Brazil Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: F1 Grand Prix Insights Brazil Brazilian Brazilia formula massa masa hamilton raikonen alonso Interlagos Added: October 26, 2008

F1 Grand Prix Insights Brazil Footage Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: F1 Grand Prix Insights Brazil Footage Brazilian Brazilia formula massa masa hamilton raikonen alonso Interlagos Added: October 26, 2008

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Wall Street. Bailouts. Risk. Everybody’s talking about it, but what does it all mean? Nobody seems to agree. How can two people look at precisely the same phenomenon and see something totally different? Who’s seeing clearly? Who’s blinded by self-deception and denial? Remember the emperor’s new clothes? Take financial risk, for example. What is it, and how should we react to it in these hard times? Is risk just another four-letter word or a promising source of innovation and profit? Answers can be found where risk-taking and innovation intersect — the board. Highlights: - In light of all that’s been happening on Wall Street lately, what are the chief risks faced by today’s boards? - Many board members seem to be unsure how to approach their risk-related responsibilities. How would you define their roles and responsibilities in this regard? - What thinking informs the concept of intelligent risk-taking for reward? How important is it for a board to grasp and embrace this concept? - In the absence of an intelligent risk-taking strategy, what might eventually happen to a company? Guests: Maureen Errity, director, U.S. Center for Corporate Governance, Deloitte LLP Steve Wagner, managing partner, U.S. Center for Corporate Governance, Deloitte & Touche LLP

No one likes to think that a hurricane is going to barrel through their town, flood their home and blow their roof off, but it would be foolish not to keep fresh water, food and a working flashlight on hand. It’s always better to be prepared — a lesson that applies to companies trying to stay out of trouble. And trouble often comes in the form of an inquiry or an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Companies don’t have to wait for a call from the SEC’s enforcement division before they act, however. They can take the initiative to get their house in order. You might think you can ride out a storm, but it still wouldn’t hurt to check your flash light batteries once in a while. Highlights: There are several different kinds of complaints that come to the attention of the SEC — which categories dominate the SEC’s current caseload? Why do they receive more attention from its enforcement division? What’s your reaction to SEC Chairman Christopher Cox’s recent admission that the SEC should have exercised more oversight, and that self-policing on the part of the financial sector didn't work the way it was supposed to? What industries has the SEC focused on in recent years, and why would fraud be found more often in one industry versus another? No company wants to be the target of an SEC investigation, but it’s always good to be prepared for one. What can companies do to cover their bases if a case is opened? Guests: Kerry Francis, partner, Forensic & Dispute Services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP Walter Ricciardi, partner, Paul, Weiss and former deputy director of the Division of Enforcement of the SEC Bob Sprague, senior manager, Forensic & Dispute Services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP

Additional sound bites from Nico Rosberg and Christian Danner on overtaking in the F1 Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: F1 Grand Prix Insights China Additional sound bites from Nico Rosberg and Christian Danner on overtaking in the Added: October 13, 2008

The Formula 1 heads off to the outstanding, ultra-modern Shanghai International Circuit, where the first major challenge comes right after the start. A long right-hander is followed immediately by a tight left turn, with the ideal line switching from side to side. Great excitement for the fans - adrenalin for the drivers. Another special moment comes with overtaking. Nico Rosberg and Christian Danner explain the challenge of overtaking in F1. Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: F1 Grand Prix Insights China The Formula heads off to the outstanding ultra-modern Shanghai International Circuit where first major challenge comes right after start. long right-hander is followed immediately by tight left turn with ideal line switching from side side. Great excitement for fans adrenalin drivers. Another special moment overtaking. Nico Rosberg and Christian Danner explain of overtaking in F1. Added: October 13, 2008

The Greek mathematician Archimedes used to say he only needed a lever to move the whole world. Today Archimedes might be a shaper, someone who has the aspirations, mind-set, management capabilities and capacity for risk to revolutionize an industry. Just think of the changes wrought by the telephone and steam engine in an earlier era, and by the personal computer, social networks, cell phones and Internet advertising today, and you can begin to understand the ways in which shapers can upend perceptions of risk and reward. Innovative companies can’t simply adapt to change; they need to instigate that change before the ground shifts from under them. Shapers alter mindsets; they shake things up — and they can move worlds. Highlights: - Historically, once a new innovation has disrupted an industry, things tended to stabilize, but not anymore. Why are disruptions that are brought about by new technologies not being followed by a period of stabilization? - What makes a good shaper? - How can companies translate a shaping view into a successful business strategy, and why is a shaping view better than a vision? - For companies that take the plunge, you recommend a strategy called FAST — an acronym that stands for Focus, Accelerate, Strengthen and Tie it Altogether. Can you describe how FAST works in practice? Guests: Lang Davison, director, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and executive director, Deloitte Center for Edge Innovation John Hagel, director, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and co-chairman, Deloitte Center for Edge Innovation

The region around Fuji is the motor-sport heart of Japan. And here only one of the 20 Formula 1 drivers enjoys a home advantage - Kazuki Nakajima. The Fuji Speedway's spectacular start/finish straight, almost 1.5 kilometres long, provides excellent overtaking opportunities. Ideal conditions then for an exciting 16th Formula 1 race of the season. Nico Rosberg shares why he enjoys racing on Japanese circuit. Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: F1 Grand Prix Insights Japan Added: October 6, 2008

Additional sound bites of Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima Beauty shots of the Fujiyama, the highest mountain in Japan Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: F1 Grand Prix Insights Footage Japan Added: October 6, 2008

We all know what happened when the Trojans brought a certain horse into their city. But many companies fail to appreciate, let alone take steps to deal with, the gravity of the threat posed by their own disgruntled employees. Classified and proprietary data, supply chain integrity, public confidence and financial assets are all at risk, but so too are lives — and national security. And technology is only making it easier for insiders to wreak havoc. The human resources (HR) department has to be alert to identifying individuals who are potential threats, and the culture of the workplace also comes into play. Employees can intervene to help coworkers who may be potential risks or report suspicious behavior. Putting new security measures in place may be part of the solution, but insider threats are a people problem — and only other people can solve it. Highlights: -How serious are insider threats, especially when compared to external threats? -How can HR identify individuals who pose potential inside risks before they’re hired? What are the indicators of a potential threat? -The very skills Generation Y brings to the table can also increase the potential for insider threats, especially where confidential information is concerned. Why is that? -What does an Employee Assistance Program or EAP entail, and how can it impact workplace behavior and performance? Guests: David Brant, director, Deloitte Consulting LLP Michael Gelles, senior manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP

Grand Prix F1 Singapure Insights Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: Grand Prix F1 Singapure Insights Singapore singapure Added: September 26, 2008

Grand Prix Insights - Singapure Author: AutoMotoTV Keywords: Grand Prix Insights Footage Singapore singapure singapur F1 formula Added: September 26, 2008

Getting stuck in a ditch is no picnic, but if you have the tools to extricate yourself and don’t use them, you have only yourself to blame. Yet that’s the situation many companies find themselves in. They already have a resource available to help assess their strategic risks, control their spreadsheets, oversee data management, support sustainable environmental initiatives and ease the migration from one operating system to another. That resource is IT internal audit, but it’s not always invited to participate in these areas. Organizations that encourage IT internal audit to take on a leadership role in implementing strategic initiatives can generate a great deal of added value — and help keep them from ever getting stuck in a ditch again. Highlights: What do companies gain by making IT internal audit an integral component of their business strategy? How can IT internal audit help companies with their regulatory compliance issues? What about IFRS and the impact on IT systems? What is IT internal audit’s role in monitoring contracts for external relationships to make certain that costs are minimized and profits maximized? How can IT internal audit help companies effectively manage and secure data? Can IT internal audit play a leadership role in monitoring controls for Sarbanes-Oxley costs? Guests: Sarah Adams, director, Deloitte & Touche LLP Michael Juergens, principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP

A new kind of worldwide competition is heating up in today’s global marketplace — not between companies, but among countries. Foreign jurisdictions are aggressively competing for multinational businesses by offering ever-more tempting tax incentives. As global companies assess the comparative benefits and risks of operating in different countries, they have to navigate a constantly changing playing field, which requires fact-checking, careful analysis and hard decisions. At the same time, companies need to avoid becoming so smitten by a tax deal that they lose sight of its impact on their overall business strategy. The best tax deal does not always mean that it’s a good business deal. Highlights: -Corporate tax rates are coming down in many countries that are competing with one another to attract business. What’s driving this trend? -It’s no longer enough to simply add up and compare incentives, so what factors should an organization consider when it’s deciding where to locate its business? -Corporate tax policies are employed by governments to attract investment, but countries often add in indirect taxes to recover lost amounts. How should companies navigate the dynamic landscape between direct and indirect tax rates? -What considerations should a company take into account when deciding whether or not to set up a holding company? Guests: Tom Driscoll, partner, Deloitte Tax LLP Erik Eighme, partner, Deloitte Tax LLP

Culture may receive a good deal of lip service when it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), but few companies, if any, are going to call off a deal because of cultural incompatibility. If little effort is made to facilitate the cultural fit, the hoped-for synergies aren’t likely to occur, and employees aren’t likely to embrace a new culture just because they’re working for a new company. Yet one company’s culture frequently does end up dominating, so it's important the integration team does its job effectively to help head off a clash of values, otherwise the new relationship is likely to get off to a very rocky start, and the honeymoon will soon be over. Highlights: - How do you define culture in the context of a business environment? - While pre-merger due diligence can identify possible problems that are quantifiable, what are some ways companies can determine whether their cultures are compatible? How is it possible to get beyond soft, vague and poorly defined presentations of culture? - Can different leadership styles interfere with the effectiveness of an M&A transaction? What strategies should companies consider to help mitigate the problem? - What is the value of creating an “internal brand” for the merged company? How can it help build employee loyalty? Guests: Randy Albert, senior manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP Fred Miller, director, Deloitte Consulting LLP

Discover the inner thoughts of a couple of people trying to meditate and focus their minds. The yoga of sitting still and relaxing to arrive at a natural high and yet, how disciplined do you really have to be? Does this exercise actually work and lead to Nirvana? Ranked 2.47 / 5 | 101 views | 0 comments Click here to watch the video Submitted By: Artist3d Tags: Meditators Discipline Yoga Humor Funny Deep Thoughts Techniques Poses Relaxation Exercise Insights Timeless Enlightenment Nirvana Yogi Categories: Comedy

Imagine that you’re building a road and you come up against a mountain. Whether you drill through the mountain or build around it depends on what tools you have at your disposal. The same holds true when sorting through the mountains of paperwork a company is required to produce for litigation or an investigation. Failure to know what tools are available and when to use them can expose a company to substantial sanctions even before the company gets its day in court. There’s more than one way to build a road, but you’d better be sure it gets to the destination you want. Highlights: • Electronic Data Discovery, also known as EDD or E-Discovery, is changing the way traditional document reviews have been done. What are some of the general challenges involved in performing a document review in today’s environment? • Document review costs often eat up a huge chunk of a litigation budget. Why is this process so expensive? • What are some ways companies can reduce costs by streamlining the document review process, without jeopardizing compliance? What’s an example of an efficient mix between manual and automated tools? • What are some safeguards companies may be able to use to prevent a “brain-drain” of sensitive data being leaked to outsiders? Guests: Diane Barrasso, principal, Forensic & Dispute Services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP John DiMatteo, partner, Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

To implement its business strategy, a company needs to pull its assets together in an efficient manner. That’s where Services Thinking comes in, a new, broader approach to Service-Oriented Architecture.

Author: sew Added: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:53:46 -0800 Duration: 501Weekly roundup of top topics in search, sem, seo, webmasterworld, searchengineworld, conferences and other marketing industry news.

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Google has launched Google Insights for Search, a tool that helps advertisers and marketers understand searcher behavior, plus Google StreetView expands to include Japan and Australia,

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People who wear rose-tinted glasses often have an unrealistic sense of what they can achieve and tend to be more optimistic than those who don’t. Companies that make mergers and acquisitions (M&A) an integral part of their business strategy would be fooling themselves if they operated in a similar state of denial, but surprisingly, that’s what many companies do.