Systems theory

BlueDragon IPS™ Welcomes Col. John Black (USMC, Retired) To The Team As The Senior Military And Government Advisor

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Washington D.C., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System (IPS) announces the appointment of John Black as the company’s Senior Military and Government Advisor.

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  • Washington D.C., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System (IPS) announces the appointment of John Black as the company’s Senior Military and Government Advisor.
  • In this newly created position, Mr. Black, a distinguished and decorated veteran, brings his 26 years’ experience in organizational transformation, change management, and leadership development to the growing company.
  • BlueDragon IPS is a cutting-edge universal, 21st-century approach to providing solutions to complex problems in today’s workplaces.
  • “I am honored to join the BlueDragon IPS team at this crucial time in history,” said Mr. Black.

BlueDragon Launches New Integrated Problem-Solving System (IPS™)

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Washington D.C., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today BlueDragon IPS, the leader in modern root cause analysis and problem-solving training, announced the launch of the BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System (IPS), a versatile, universal, 21st-century approach to providing solutions to complex problems in todays workplaces.

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  • Washington D.C., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today BlueDragon IPS, the leader in modern root cause analysis and problem-solving training, announced the launch of the BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System (IPS), a versatile, universal, 21st-century approach to providing solutions to complex problems in todays workplaces.
  • Following several successful and high-impact projects with the Department of Energy and their contractors, we are very pleased to launch the latest generation of our problem-solving system, BlueDragon IPS, said Rob De La Espriella, Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
  • By using modern strategies that deliver solutions to save lives and prevent the waste of valuable resources, the BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System is proven to equip organizations with the skills needed to solve 21st-century problems.
  • BlueDragon IPS offers both online and in-person training and certification for Analyst, Practitioner and Master Practitioner levels, as well as on-site and virtual consultancy services provided by BlueDragon Master Practitioners.

Veoci Introduces a Reinvented Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Solution

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Simplifying the planning lifecycle is the goal of the Veoci COOP solution, with a key focus on making data gathering easier for operatives and stakeholders.

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  • Simplifying the planning lifecycle is the goal of the Veoci COOP solution, with a key focus on making data gathering easier for operatives and stakeholders.
  • Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) is both mandatory and strategically critical for most organizations.
  • The Veoci team will be demonstrating the updated Veoci COOP solution at the 2022 IAEM conference in Savannah, Georgia, November 14th - 16th.
  • About Veoci: Veoci is a cloud-based platform for Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Continuity of Operations Planning, Team Collaboration, and Daily Operations, designed to meet the decision-making and communication requirements of multiple teams at many locations.

Wazoku Earns Landmark B Corp™ Certification

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

"Sustainability is embedded within our proposition and company culture, and earning B Corp Certification is a landmark day for Wazoku," said Simon Hill, CEO, Wazoku.

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  • "Sustainability is embedded within our proposition and company culture, and earning B Corp Certification is a landmark day for Wazoku," said Simon Hill, CEO, Wazoku.
  • Certified B Corporations - known commonly as B Corps - are companies verified by B Lab to meet its environmental performance standards.
  • They must also meet the B Corp legal requirement, sign the B Corp Agreement and the Declaration of Interdependence and publicly list their impact score on the B Lab Directory and recertify every three years.
  • "With our B Corp Certification, we are joining a network of like-minded companies who want to drive real impact in the world," said Simon Hill, Wazoku.

Policy Pathways Ignites Enthusiasm for International Affairs in High School Students

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These Capstone project titles represent work completed by students in Policy Pathways' college preparatory programs.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These Capstone project titles represent work completed by students in Policy Pathways' college preparatory programs.
  • Policy Pathways is exposing youth and young adults to the world of policy formation and analysis on local, national, and international levels.
  • One partnership, with Dr. Nana Derkyi and the School of Engineering at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (Sunyani, Ghana), and The Commonwealth (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, introduces high school students to topics and careers in international affairs.
  • On June 26th at 2:00 PM (EST), Dr. Ralph Hall, School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, will moderate the Summer Academy's International Affairs Forum on China-Africa Trade and Energy Policy.

Laugh Don't Shoot Comedy Show Addresses America's Gun Violence Epidemic

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Friday, May 20, 2022

AUGUSTA, Ga., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time BET Comic View participant, professional stand-up comedian and founder of Be More Positive, Larry "Coop" D. Veal, today announced that he's bringing the Laugh Don't Shoot Comedy Show to Ikonz Sportsbar & Grill in Augusta, GA on May 21 at 8:30 p.m. EDT. Tickets for the show are $20 and on sale now for purchase at Eventbrite.

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  • In 2020, gun deaths in the United States reached record levels with gun-related homicides jumping to a startling 35 percent (source: The New York Times ).
  • With Gun Violence Awareness Month around the corner in June, there's no better time than now to stop giving our energy to attackers and start advocating for solutions.
  • His mission goes beyond comedy as he aims to curb gun violence nationally through laughter and actionable advice to help communities identify high-risk behaviors and prevent violence.
  • To learn more about the "Laugh Don't Shoot" Comedy Show, Larry "Coop" D. Veal and Be More Positive, visit www.bemorepositiveusa.com .

New Faculty Fellowship Program Aims to Recruit Psychology and Counseling Teaching Faculty from Under-Represented Communities

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Newton, Massachusetts, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William James College, a leading college for the education of psychology, leadership, and behavioral health professionals, has announced the launch of a new institution-wide teaching faculty fellowship program for recent graduates with doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Organizational and Leadership Psychology, and School Psychology.

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  • Newton, Massachusetts, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William James College, a leading college for the education of psychology, leadership, and behavioral health professionals, has announced the launch of a new institution-wide teaching faculty fellowship program for recent graduates with doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Organizational and Leadership Psychology, and School Psychology.
  • The program will prepare fellows to use their skills, experiences, and expertise to engage in paradigm shifting inclusive teaching, advising, and research practices as well as in administrative and leadership positions in academia.
  • The Fellowship is intended to prepare Fellows for future Core Faculty positions at WJC and in other academic settings.
  • The Teaching Faculty Fellowship is a collaboration between the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Center for Workforce Development , and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

HDT Global Announces Thomas H. Thebes Jr. as CFO

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Monday, January 17, 2022

SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HDT Global (HDT), the leading manufacturer of highly-engineered, mission-capable infrastructure solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today the appointment of Thomas Thebes as the new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HDT Global (HDT), the leading manufacturer of highly-engineered, mission-capable infrastructure solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today the appointment of Thomas Thebes as the new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Thebes brings nearly 40 years of financial and operational management experience in the manufacturing and defense sectors to his role at HDT.
  • Tom also served as CFO and VP of Finance at Protected Vehicles, Inc. and Force Protection, Inc.
  • "I'm honored to join HDT Global," said Mr. Thebes.

Judy Rudebusch Rich Becomes 2022 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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Monday, January 3, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Judy Rudebusch Rich, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, took office January 1 as the 2022 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Judy Rudebusch Rich, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, took office January 1 as the 2022 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • "I am honored to serve as ASHA's 2022 President," Rich said.
  • "I look forward to working collectively to eliminate barriers and make connections that activate ASHA's vision of 'making communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.'
  • President Rich is Professor of Practice at the University of Texas at Dallas in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.

The Joint Commission, National Quality Forum Now Accepting Applications for the 20th John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

The application period for the 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards is open now through September 30.

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  • The application period for the 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards is open now through September 30.
  • The annual awards program from The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (NQF) recognizes major achievements by individuals and organizations to improve patient safety and health care quality.
  • Awards are presented in three categories: Individual Achievement, National Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality, and Local Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality.
  • An impassioned advocate for health care quality improvement, Dr. Eisenberg was a founding member of NQFs board of directors.