Systems Approach for Better Education Results

Framework for Diabetes in Canada tabled in Parliament

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Diabetes Canada expresses thanks to the Minister, MP Sonia Sidhu, Chair of the all-party Diabetes Caucus, and her parliamentary colleagues, whose commitment and leadership helped make this tabling a reality.

Key Points: 
  • Diabetes Canada expresses thanks to the Minister, MP Sonia Sidhu, Chair of the all-party Diabetes Caucus, and her parliamentary colleagues, whose commitment and leadership helped make this tabling a reality.
  • Diabetes Canada is pleased with the measures outlined in the much-anticipated Framework document and urges the federal government, and its provincial and territorial partners, to identify and dedicate the necessary investments in their 2023 Budgets (and successive years) to implement the Framework.
  • These investments should include improved access to treatments, risk reduction strategies, and enhanced research all with one ultimate objectiveto improve health outcomes for people with diabetes.
  • The Framework was developed in consultation with people impacted by diabetes, health groups, and all levels of government, and has the potential to prevent millions of diabetes diagnoses as well as ensure that all those living with diabetes have improved and equitable access to vital care.

MIT Sloan Introduces "Building Organizational Resilience: A System Approach to Mitigating Risk and Uncertainty"

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Recognizing the need for system level organizational capabilities to manage risk institutions of unexpected crisis, MIT Sloan Executive Education today announced Building Organizational Resilience: A System Approach to Mitigating Risk and Uncertainty , a new course designed to provide business leaders with a practical approach to assess and build organizational resiliency against catastrophic events.

Key Points: 
  • Recognizing the need for system level organizational capabilities to manage risk institutions of unexpected crisis, MIT Sloan Executive Education today announced Building Organizational Resilience: A System Approach to Mitigating Risk and Uncertainty , a new course designed to provide business leaders with a practical approach to assess and build organizational resiliency against catastrophic events.
  • MIT's perspective on mitigating organizational risk and managing uncertainty is rooted in real-world practice, systems thinking, and a focus on the human factors that drive suboptimal events and processes.
  • For a complete list of Executive Education courses, visit the MIT Sloan website .
  • Thecutting-edgeleadership training includes more than 80 short courses, executive certificates, online courses, custom programs for organizations, and the flagship Advanced Management Program.

Embracer Group acquires Sandbox Strategies LLC

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive[1]("Saber"), has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Sandbox Strategies, LLC ("Sandbox Strategies").

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  • Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive[1]("Saber"), has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Sandbox Strategies, LLC ("Sandbox Strategies").
  • Sandbox Strategies has a longstanding history of collaborating with companies within the Embracer Group, primarily Saber, as well as THQ Nordic.
  • Saber acquires 100 percent of the shares in Sandbox Strategies and the transaction is completed at an undisclosed value.
  • [1] Acquired through Embracer's wholly owned subsidiary Embracer Group Lager 2 AB and will be part of the Saber Interactive group.

Embracer Group acquires Zen Studios

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive ("Saber"), has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in ZEN Stdi Kft ("Zen Studios").

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive ("Saber"), has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in ZEN Stdi Kft ("Zen Studios").
  • Within the Embracer Group, Zen Studios will operate as an independent studio under Saber, with continued focus on developing premium games.
  • "Zen Studio's operational philosophy and vision for the future aligns perfectly with that of the Embracer Group.
  • Embracer Group has 46 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 4,000 employees and contracted employees in more than 40 countries.

Embracer Group acquires 34BigThings

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive ("Saber"), has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in 34BigThings ("34BT").

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive ("Saber"), has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in 34BigThings ("34BT").
  • "34BigThings is one of the most exciting independent game studios in Italy fueled by the team's deep love of games.
  • We can't wait to work with them on their next batch of fiercely original titles"says Matthew Karch, CEO Saber Interactive and Director of the Embracer Board.
  • Ernst & Young AB is providing transaction support and Baker McKenzie is acting as legal counsel to Embracer in the transaction.

Embracer Group acquires Zen Studios

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive ("Saber"), has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in ZEN Stdi Kft ("Zen Studios").

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive ("Saber"), has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in ZEN Stdi Kft ("Zen Studios").
  • Within the Embracer Group, Zen Studios will operate as an independent studio under Saber, with continued focus on developing premium games.
  • "Zen Studio's operational philosophy and vision for the future aligns perfectly with that of the Embracer Group.
  • Embracer Group has 46 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 4,000 employees and contracted employees in more than 40 countries.

Embracer Group acquires Snapshot Games

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Snapshot Games Inc. ("Snapshot Games"), and its wholly owned subsidiary Snapshot Games Sofia EOOD.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Snapshot Games Inc. ("Snapshot Games"), and its wholly owned subsidiary Snapshot Games Sofia EOOD.
  • Saber sees additional opportunity in leveraging the combined expertise and experience of Snapshot Games and Saber to realize the full potential of Snapshot Games portfolio of premium strategy titles and collaborate on future premium games.
  • Within the Embracer Group, Snapshot Games will operate as an independent studio under Saber, with continued focus on developing premium games.
  • Embracer Group is the parent company of businesses developing and publishing PC, console and mobile games for the global games market.

Embracer Group acquires Snapshot Games

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Snapshot Games Inc. ("Snapshot Games"), and its wholly owned subsidiary Snapshot Games Sofia EOOD.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Snapshot Games Inc. ("Snapshot Games"), and its wholly owned subsidiary Snapshot Games Sofia EOOD.
  • Saber sees additional opportunity in leveraging the combined expertise and experience of Snapshot Games and Saber to realize the full potential of Snapshot Games portfolio of premium strategy titles and collaborate on future premium games.
  • Within the Embracer Group, Snapshot Games will operate as an independent studio under Saber, with continued focus on developing premium games.
  • Embracer Group is the parent company of businesses developing and publishing PC, console and mobile games for the global games market.