...Wendy Kopp is the founder and CEO of Teach for America. Teach for America is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce or eliminate the educational inequity in the United States. Educational inequity could be describes as the lack of equal opportunities that individuals have as a result of differences in quality education. Wendy Kopp has been recognized as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and has received numerous honorary degrees and awards for public service. (Teach for All) She is the author of A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn’t in Providing an Excellent Education for All, and One Day, All Children: The Unlikely Triumph of Teach For America and What I Learned Along the Way. Wendy Kopp also serves as the chief executive of Teach for All, which supports the development of Teach for America’s model in other countries. Wendy Kopp shows all characteristics of an entrepreneurial leader: cognitive ambidexterity with her creation of Teach for America, self-awareness and context awareness with knowing her desire to meet a need in society, social, environmental, and economic responsible (SEERS) helping to make educational change. Wendy Kopp is also shows characteristics of an Ethical entrepreneur by increased happiness and reduced suffering. Wendy Kopp shows cognitive ambidexterity in her creation of her organization Teach for America, by showing both the creation and prediction aspects of cognitive ambidexterity. For individuals to...
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...How was Wendy Peterson taken charge of the Plano branch office? * Took charge under pressure to fuel growth * Junior manager of account service clients * No experience with sales organization * Excellent at bringing business through client * Inherited team of 11 sales persons and 3 sales assistants * Decent mix of experience and enthusiasm in sales team * Stable revenue through established clients * Inherited underperforming division What is your evaluation of Wu's performance? * Wu’s performance is ambiguous since although he landed one large client and generated revenues of 400,000 he generated further revenues though add-ons that the client perhaps didn’t need * Wu’s work ethic was questionable, there are numerous instances to support this: He was always at a meeting with a client, he was rarely at his desk, never updated the sales pipeline tool which he knew very well and never took sales calls publicly * He also printed his business card in mandarin * While one may argue Peterson was a little too involved in her employees work, Wu derelict his administrative duties entirely * In his first moths he exposed himself as a dedicated student. He arrived early and stayed late nearly every day. He showed curiosity and attention to detail. He, also, enjoyed being expert for a change. * After his first month he started his real sales efforts. Then he spent only early mornings in the office. He was not updating Peterson for his daily progress...
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...Project Selection The relocation of the Letterkenny hospital pharmacy can be classified as a non-financial project as it was a project of fundamental and strategic importance to the hospital. As outlined in the introduction there was a myriad of critical problems that needed to be dealt with. The initial aim of the project, as outlined in the minutes of the initial project team meeting was to prepare the documentation to submit to the H.S.E to justify the needs for expansion of the pharmacy and also to prepare cost estimates and recommendation on funding. It is also noted in the minutes of the first pharmacy project management team meeting by the project manager that the pharmacy was included in the New Category 3 Plan with a cost estimate of €2.46 million and is preceded on the plan by 6 other projects. From the initial minutes of the first meeting, it is clear to see that the project team went about the selection process using a multi-weighted scoring model. It was agreed that comparisons should be made with other pharmacy departments in other hospitals around the country with similar catchment areas and throughput. Correspondence was made with a number of pharmacy departments including St Vincent’s University Hospital, Tallaght Hospital, UCHG (Galway), St James’s Hospital, Naas General Hospital asking for the total floor area, the number of beds serviced and they welcomed any suggestions the departments may have in addition to aid the project in any way. The responses...
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...HBS Case Analysis-Wendy Peterson Name Institution Case Analysis-Wendy Peterson Executive Summary Every institution encompasses various stakeholders whose collective efforts determine the success or failure both in the short-run and in the long-run. However, most institution adopts a centralized structure of governance where all decisions are made from the top that often prove redundant or even ineffective. On that note, this paper addresses the success of Wendy Peterson that manifests through her unwavering commitment, industry, desire to achieve greater things despite her tender age in comparison with the superior employees in all institutions that she served. This case reveals that the management should not recruit its personnel based on age or other affiliations since Wendy has proved that age is an insignificant aspect as far as productivity is concerned. Thus, this paper presents a situation analysis of her presentations in the article. Besides, it diagnoses the problem, provides alternative solutions, recommendations, and the implementation step. Situation Analysis Wendy Peterson holds a degree in economics from Ivy League University in 2000. Upon her graduation, he joined AccountBack where he served as a junior manager as the article portrays. Her rise to prosperity is attributed to her industrious and tireless efforts that are compelled by curiosity to learn and attain superior objectives. These attributes earns Peterson a significant reputation from her...
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...Strengths; Expert Management, Atmosphere, Global Brand Opportunities; International Market , Recession, Fish Sandwich Weaknesses; Breakfast Menu , Management Problem Threats; Food Borne Illnesses, Increase in Beef Prices. Competitive Factors; Product Strength Lack of differentiation Unique patty shape Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction Convenience Speed of service Market Share Third largest company in QSR Introduction of new products Customer Concentration Location variables Strengthen penetration Technical Factors New and up to date technologies have long time been the means of support of the quick-service restaurant Wendy’s has combined order-taking, order processing, and payment steps down to an effortless deed that only takes a matter The future generations of winners in the QSR business will be well-known for the most part by how well they know their customers and how they make the most of that knowledge to build customer preservation and loyalty. Wendy’s strategy takes structure along three steps: (1) collecting information, (2) turning information into knowledge and (3) turning knowledge into a customer relationship Wendy’s Strategy Formulation Wendy’s is confined to a red ocean Therefore, in order for Wendy’s to continue forth, they must look to new ventures and ways of doing business that are consistent with their mission but also allow for further future growth Competing in the Industry Overall Wendy’s...
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...Nyesha Clark Professor Cooper Texas Government December 1, 2014 The Determination of Wendy Davis Some people say education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world, and I agree. Wendy Davis is a well-educated woman who has broken barriers in her carrier and fought for the education systems in Texas because she knows the importance of it. It was not an easy road to success for Davis; she has been through many trails on her journey. Born the daughter of Jerry and Virginia Russell Wendy was born May 16, 1963 in West Warwick Rhode Island. Her Family moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1973. At 14 years old Wendy worked two jobs to help her mother support her three siblings. She worked for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and at an Orange Juice stand. By 17 years old she was an independent woman taking care of herself and at 18 she became a mother to her daughter Amber and a wife to her Husband Frank Underwood. But the marriage didn’t last past the honey moon stage because by the age of 21 Davis and he were divorced. But luckily true love was only around the corner because Wendy was soon remarried to her Husband today Jeff Davis. Wendy knew that she had to change her life around. She had to do something better then working two jobs to barely make ends meet, so when she saw her opportunity for education at Tarrant County College she took it. Wendy Davis started out at Tarrant County College where she stayed for two years and then transferred to Texas Christian University...
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...Head: WENDY SMOKING GUN Wendy Williams, A Smoking Gun The Mastery Journey My hero of choice is Wendy Williams. Wendy is a talk show host of Asbury Park, NJ. She started from humble beginnings; she transcended from a boisterous radio personality to a leading daytime talk show host despite what would be considered shortcomings. She dealt with addiction, low self-esteem, and an overall battle for acceptance. Her journey is one that resembles some of the theories in novel Mastery by Robert Greene. Wendy was born in 1964. By the time she was in sixth grade she stood at 5’7 with a size eleven shoe. She stood out to say the least. One of three children, she had big shoes to fill as her sister attended a prestigious college at the age of sixteen. Wendy followed her footsteps and attended Northeastern University in Boston where she majored in communications with a minor in journalism. It was in college that she got into radio by hosting her own show on the college’s radio station. She went on to travel to stations in St. Croix, Virgin Islands and New York City. Upon working at various radio stations Wendy would be released for not sticking to the prewritten script according to Biography.com, Wendy says, “It’s been mostly 'Read these liners, and play the hits' and 'You're saying too much' and 'Shut the hell up,'” (¶ 7) for most of her radio career. Wendy modeled...
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...Edwardian London, in the neighborhood of Bloomsbury, where George and Mary Darling's preparations to attend a party are disrupted by the antics of the boys, John and Michael, acting out a story about Peter Pan and the pirates, which was told to them by their older sister, Wendy. Their father, who is fed up with the stories that have made his children less practical, angrily declares that Wendy has gotten too old to continue staying in the nursery with them, and it's time for her to grow up and have a room of her own. That night, they are visited in the nursery by Peter Pan himself, who teaches them to fly with the help of his pixie friend, Tinker Bell, and takes them with him to the island of Never Land. A ship of pirates is anchored off Never Land, commanded by Captain Hook with his sidekick, Mr. Smee. Hook boldly plots to take revenge upon Peter Pan for cutting off his hand, but he trembles when the crocodile that ate it arrives; it now stalks him, hoping to taste more. Hook also forms a plan to find Peter's hideout using the knowledge of Tiger Lily. The crew's restlessness is interrupted by the arrival of Peter and the Darlings. The children easily evade them, and, despite a trick by jealous Tinker Bell to have Wendy killed, they meet up with the Lost Boys: six lads in animal-costume pajamas, who look to Peter as their leader. Tinker Bell's treachery is soon found out, and Peter banishes her "forever" (though she is eventually forgiven). John and Michael set off with the Lost Boys...
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...SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP When I was a kid, I could have been what people would now call a social entrepreneur or socialpreneur. A lot of people would have fallen into this category. To help your school or church or youth group, you may have sold chocolate bars door-to-door. People bought them, even if they didn't like chocolate; because they knew the money would go to support a worthy cause. Both the seller and purchaser are examples of social consciousness in action. Now my own children, bring home their school fundraisers from school and we too buy the over priced products, not because they are great products, but because it supports their school, a good cause. Today's socially conscious entrepreneurs, socialpreneurs, are elevating that door-to-door fund raising spirit into full time business. Some of their businesses are created specifically to put unemployed, disadvantaged and underemployed individuals to work. Some sell merchandise designating disadvantaged groups as beneficiaries of their profits. Others market goods to supplement the budgets of existing social service programs. Entrepreneurs are innovative, highly-motivated, and critical thinkers. When these attributes are combined with the drive to solve social problems, a Social Entrepreneur is born. Social entrepreneurs are defined by Ashoka those who “act as the change agents for society, seizing opportunities others miss and improving systems, inventing new approaches...
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...Elijah Reynolds Principles of Marketing October 24, 2015 If you were a marketer hired by Wendy’s and you knew there was an opportunity to target another segment of the population, what segment and product line offering would you suggest to executives to incorporate? If I was a marketer I would suggest to the executives of Wendy’s that they should target young people; higher school students and college students. Wendy’s are already considered a place for older generations and those with higher income because of the quality and atmosphere, but when trying to make a better profit you would need to target all generations. I believe that targeting younger generations would increase profit. Most college campuses have chains of different restaurants, whether it be University brands or top-notch brands. I would suggest executives of Wendy’s to make an effort to place more of their restaurants on the college campuses or nearby. I would mention that it should stay open for 24 hours. Reason why because students depend on these type of establishments for study breaks, hanging out with friends, and even a place to get some food to help with hangovers. Wendy’s environment from what I have seen is one in which you feel comfortable, a bonus is that you get amenities that other places don’t offer like free Wi-Fi. College students will feel comfort and security. Also, I recommend that they offer a Toppings Bar for their signature Frosty’s as well as iced coffee which is the new trend. When...
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...Background: Wendys started in 1969 in Columbus Ohio. Dave Thomas was a young kid when he dreamed of starting the greatest restaurant. After learning from mentor Colonel Sanders and serving in the army and learning the purpose of hard work he finally opened his first restaurant. Dave first opened Wendy’s as a made to order square hamburger restaurant. Being unique he then opened his second Wendys with a pick up window that had its own separate grill for easy and quick pickup. As Wendys grew more popular the first international store was opened in Canada in 1975 just a year later it entered the public and you were officially able to buy stock in the company for 28 dollars a share! Soon in 1976 the 500th restaurant opened and the company produced...
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...Wendy's Company Tiffany Barnes BUS-FP1001 November 16, 2014 Capella University Wendy's Company Wendy’s is a fast food company that was started in 1969. This company has come a long way from when the first Wendy’s restaurant opened up in Columbus Ohio. Wendy’s is the third largest fast food hamburger company and has more than 6,500 franchised and company restaurants in the U.S. Wendy’s is also international as they have restaurants in 29 other countries. (Wendy's, 2014) When reviewing Wendy’s website one can see that Wendy’s has not only a board of directors but also a leadership team. This structure of the company goes hand in hand with falling under the structure of a corporation. Wendy’s has created a functional structure that has worked very well with meeting the goal of their growing company. WENDY’S MAMGAMENT TEAM AND DUTIES Wendy’s management team falls under the title they call leadership team. In this team they have the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emil J. Brolick. The CEO is responsible for the entire operation of the corporation and is also responsible for reporting directly to the board of directors to aid them in making important decisions. More often than not the CEO will also be designated the company president, which CEO Emil J. Brolick is given the title of president, allowing him to be one of the inside director on the board. Wendy’s also has the position of International president; a title held by Darrell G. Van Ligten. Mr. Ligten’s job is similar...
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...Wendy from Peter Pan Change controls the structure of humanity, the building blocks of evolution, and the creator of new beginnings. Sometimes authors use change as inspiration for books and movies like J.M. Barrie. All of the characters of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” experience thrills and dangers of Neverland or by meeting Neverland’s habitants specifically Wendy who go through Love, Family, & Peers. Wendy turns into a different person because of the influences of peers. For example When Wendy and her siblings are requested to go with a boy who can fly, and a fairy to a land that they did not know existed anywhere other than their dream (J.M. Barrie pg. 22-35 CH. 3). They have to trust the ever so ignorant boy and fly over long distances to...
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...Peter Pan Peter and Wendy Peter and Wendy is a novel written by James M. Barrie. Hodder and Stoughton published it in 1911 in the United Kingdom. The novel is based on Barrie’s play The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up which has the same storyline and was published in 1904 The novel is about the little girl Wendy and her smaller siblings Michael and John who goes on an adventure in the magic Neverland with Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Peter listens to Wendy’s mother’s bedtime stories ever night by the open window in her room. One night Peter gets seen, but while trying to get away peter loses his shadow. Another night Peter tries to regain his shadow. He wakes Wendy up and gets her to help him. Wendy helps reattaching the shadow to peter, and Peter invites her and her brother to the Neverland. In the Neverland Peter introduces Wendy and her brothers to the Lost Boys, and the brothers quickly becomes one of them. Peter is in trouble with some Pirates who is lead by the evil character Captain Hook. Hook despises Peter; they are a kind of archenemies. One day Wendy realizes that it is time for her to go home to her parents, but unluckily Hook kidnaps her. Peter goes on a mission to save her, and it ends in an epic battle between Hook and Peter. Peter wins the battle. Wendy decides to go home, and she takes her brother and the lost boys with her. Peter keeps living in Neverland. Peter Pan is a relatively easy novel to read; I have calculated the lix number for the...
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...Wendy Warren is a historian with the passion for uncovering what life was like in The New World, and through her discoveries she has uncovered unknown information about how the colonists lived there life. It was brought to her attention that slavery in The New World in the 1600s was not uncommon. This not only means that slavery as American's know it started much earlier than previously believed, but it proved that colonists discriminated against other races and religions. This was surprising to many because the colonists and John Winthrop believed in creating a city that was a model for the world. However, the city had no diversity and treated people in brutal and inhuman ways. While Listening to the podcast, a question that was in the back...
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