Podcasts about regionalization

In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Eric Johnson, Executive Director of the Fox River Water Reclamation District (FRWRD), to unpack a unique leadership journey and explore a forward-thinking approach to water management. Eric's path to running a regional wastewater agency is anything but conventional. Starting in public service at age 19 while in college, he transitioned from political roles to township supervisor, then city manager, and eventually into the water sector. What stands out is how he's brought a legal and administrative mindset into a highly technical domain, focusing on assembling expert teams rather than becoming the technical expert himself.We dive into the scale and complexity of FRWRD's operations—three plants serving over 200,000 residents across multiple counties, with a $24 million operating budget and up to $20 million in annual capital projects. Eric walks us through a strategic pivot the agency is undergoing: its first-ever facility master plan. This includes initiatives like implementing a digital twin, improving asset management, and exploring plant consolidation to drive efficiency.We also talk about regionalization. Eric makes a strong case for consolidating smaller wastewater utilities into regional agencies to improve cost-effectiveness, compliance, and service quality. He cites examples from his own district and explains the political and institutional barriers to broader adoption, highlighting the need for leadership willing to set aside control for the greater good of the community.Financially, FRWRD recently completed a rate study, aiming to keep costs fair and predictable while balancing regulatory pressures and infrastructure needs. Eric shares how the utility is pursuing alternative revenue streams, including water reuse and solar energy, to reduce the financial burden on ratepayers. He also emphasizes the importance of public communication, using scale, continuity, visibility, and plain language to help people understand the unseen but essential role wastewater infrastructure plays.Operationally, FRWRD faces challenges with aging infrastructure, rising costs, and a tightening labor market. Eric outlines efforts to modernize the organization—from equipping staff with better technology to launching workforce development partnerships and emphasizing leadership training. His passion for building high-performing, collaborative teams is clear, and he sees talent development as central to his long-term vision.Eric closes with reflections on legacy. For him, success means advancing regionalization, fostering innovation, and creating an environment where employees thrive—even if that means they eventually move on to bigger roles. He hopes FRWRD becomes known as a forward-thinking, mid-sized agency that others look to for leadership, innovation, and talent.More:Fox River Water Reclamation District: https://www.frwrd.com/ Aquasight Website: https://aquasight.io/

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor sit down with Agustin Lopez-Diaz, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain for North America at Schneider Electric, to explore how the company is leading a transformative shift in supply chain operations. Agustin shares how Schneider Electric is driving efficiency, sustainability, and trust across its operations, focusing on automation, energy management, and manufacturing agility. Agustin talks about Schneider Electric's key supply chain strategies, including how they use cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, advanced analytics, and sustainability consulting to optimize their operations. The conversation also highlights Schneider Electric's approach to empowering employees and collaborators through skill-building programs and innovation, ensuring that people are at the heart of their supply chain transformation.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(03:00) Agustin's career and leadership at Schneider Electric(07:30) Core pillars of Schneider Electric's supply chain transformation(12:00) How automation and IoT enhance manufacturing efficiency(15:30) Sustainability's role in supply chain strategy(18:00) Empowering employees through innovation and skills(22:00) Trust in building supply chain partnerships(25:00) Leveraging data and analytics for decision-making(28:00) Regionalization's impact on North American operations(32:00) Driving sustainability with Schneider Electric's initiatives(35:00) Schneider Electric's role in smarter energy management(38:00) Lessons from Schneider Electric's global supply chain(42:00) Agustin's thoughts on the future of supply chain transformationAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Agustin Lopez-Diaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agustin-lopez-diaz-833b585/Learn more about Schneider Electric: https://www.se.comLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Plug the Leaks: Where You're Losing Money in Shipping (and How to Fix It): https://bit.ly/42iFW0ZWEBINAR- Altium 365: Integrated Supply Chain Management Across the Product: https://bit.ly/4bWSLmaWEBINAR- Cleared for Takeoff: Workforce Development in the Aviation Industry: https://bit.ly/42X4deyWEBINAR- Supply Chain Orchestration with SAP: https://bit.ly/4jFJn9qThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at:

Molly McEntire, Director of Connectional and Missional Ministry and Lay Head of Delegation, joins the podcast to talk about the present-day regionalization amendment, what to expect for voting at AC 2025, and additional amendment ballots. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida Conference Board of Laity and produced by Wesley's Revival. For more information, go to laityspace.org.

Derrick Scott III discusses the history of regionalization in the UMC and how more than 100 years of work has brought the church to a vote this year. This is part one of a special conversation. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida Conference Board of Laity and produced by Wesley's Revival. For more information, go to laityspace.org.

In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified, about the intricacies of economic development organizations (EDCs). They discuss the role of EDCs, the pros and cons of regionalization, the challenges of collaboration, and the relationship between EDCs and chambers of commerce. Doug shares insights on strategic planning, executive coaching, and the importance of having a neutral party in discussions about regionalism. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration and the potential benefits of working together to enhance economic development efforts. Takeaways EDCs often require strategic planning, executive coaching, and team development. Regionalization can enhance collaboration but may also lead to competition among EDCs. Silos and ego can hinder effective regional collaboration. A neutral party can facilitate discussions and help align goals. Mission creep can occur when EDCs and chambers of commerce have differing focuses. Successful regional collaboration can lead to greater economic opportunities. EDCs should consider regionalization when scale can be advantageous. The relationship between EDCs and chambers of commerce can vary based on community needs. Effective communication and collaboration are essential for EDC's success. Leadership Simplified offers training and strategic planning services for EDCs.

Church unity is hard, folks.The United Methodist Church (UMC) had a momentous global meeting last year (2024), with the major outcome of allowing—or at least not preventing or taking action against—performing same-sex marriages and ordaining non-celibate gay leaders in the church. Methodists around the world have WIDE disagreements on how they even interpret this outcome, much less what they should do about it.This conflict is as much about church unity and governance as it is about LGBTQ rights and people—but of course they're wrapped up together. You might recognize yourself and your own Christian denomination in the UMC's 40+ years of conversations on these topics. Church unity is hard, folks.Last year, we talked to two members of the UMC to hear their perspectives: a U.S.-based seminary student pursuing ordination with the UMC, and a bishop in UMC leadership in Liberia.This episode is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 can be found here: https://newkinship.substack.com/p/58-the-united-methodist-church-liftsWe had some technical difficulties with the video on this episode, so thanks for bearing with us. It's so important to take the time to listen to each other as we examine our own convictions. Please join us in listening with care for our Christian siblings around the world.About Our Guest:The Reverend Dr. Jerry P. Kulah is an elder in the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC). For more 28 years, Dr. Kulah has served the UMC in Liberia as an evangelist, educator, pastor, and administrator. Dr. Kulah holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, USA (class of 2010); he is currently a PhD candidate in Theology at the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Theological Federation, UK. Dr. Kulah's vision is to see Africa transformed by Christ-centered Africans of quality, competence, and character.—★ Timestamps(00:00) #59 - The United Methodist Church Lifted Its Ban on Gay Marriage: On Fragmentation and Autonomy with Reverend Jerry Kulah (Part 2 of 2 on the UMC)(01:35) Rev. Kulah: Liberian, Ordained UMC Minister(06:46) "A silent invasion of the church in Africa"(11:52) Uniting, leaving, waiting: African churches in confusion(24:29) Regionalization fragments the church under a "big tent"(33:07) What will happen in the African UMC? (predictions from summer 2024)(45:12) Liberia's laws on marriage and sexuality(47:39) Same-sex temptation is not the same as "being homosexual"(54:37) We are brothers and sisters: "Don't compel me to live in your context"—★ Links and ReferencesA recent letter from the African Bishops: www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/africa-umc-bishops-statement-2024-18627021Comments from the Africa Initiative: peopleneedjesus.net/2024/05/24/africa-initiative-united-methodism-in-africa-is-not-for-sale-to-western-cultural-christianity/—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship—★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

FM #1319 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1319 in the series. This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in his office on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Jamie has mentioned in many meetings that he doesn't spend time on social media. So I took some of the top items that generally get wrapped around misinformation and brought them to have Jamie provide his trusted source input Franklin doesn't have enough water, we have a water ban every year How come the Town of Franklin is building so many apartments What happening with Davis Thayer building I thought the old museum was being developed by Habitat for Humanity Get more grants Regionalization will save us Parmenter school deed restriction The recording runs about 45 minutes. Let's listen to this conversation and bust some myths floating around some of the social media in Franklin. -------------- Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/ Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar Water system 3 part podcast https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-matters-conversations-regarding-franklins-sewer-services-doug Franklin TV News Awareness Survey https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/your-input-is-requested-for-franklin-ma.html -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com. The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This Podcast is a little "inside baseball" and focuses on both General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Charlotte this Spring as well as Jurisdictional Conference in Washington State in August.   My guest for this podcast is District Superintendent, Mark Calhoun.  Mark is a thoughtful observer of all things United Methodist.   If you like it, forward it to someone, or more than one!   This is Mark Calhoun's second visit and his first Mindful Leader Podcast is HERE. Mark's' first conversation focused on context and how much that matters in our local church leadership.   Discussion with Lonnie Brooks, Alaska Conference Lay Delegate to General Conference, about Regionalization is HERE.   Conversation with Gayla Jo Slauson, Lay Delegate to General Conference from Mountain Sky Conference, is HERE.   I mention, positively I hope, Jeremy Smith and his blog Hacking Christianity.  The blog I specifically addressed is HERE.    HERE is a Chart I created of Episcopal Elections in the West since 1968.  I think it is quite telling.   Send me a note:  dennis@mantuan.org if you want to discuss.    

Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality, and the state of the United Methodist Church.” To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble is to be published weekly and is available at www.tobeencouraged.com and all the podcast directories.https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/Episode 105. Title: Three Significant Takeaways from Post General Conference “InTheKnow” SessionIntroduction:In this episode of "To Be Encouraged," host Rev. 1Justin Kingston engages in a rich conversation with guests Rev. Russ Abel and Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright following the General Conference. The episode delves into pivotal changes and key discussions that emerged from the General Conference, offering valuable insights and reflections for listeners.Takeaway 1: Embracing Inclusivity and Removing Barriers- The removal of prohibitive language concerning LGBT individuals from the Book of Discipline marks a significant step toward inclusivity within the United Methodist Church.- Changes in the ordination process now facilitate inclusivity, ensuring that sexuality no longer acts as a barrier to progression.- The decision to allow same-sex marriages and empower pastors in selecting whom to marry underscores a more welcoming and accepting approach within the church.Takeaway 2: Regionalization and Constitutional Amendments- Regionalization emerged as a major topic during the General Conference, with discussions focusing on U.S.-centric matters and ministry context relevance.- The upcoming vote on regionalization in the annual conference sessions in 2025 raises the importance of education and information sharing to guide decisions.- The constitutional amendments process, involving all annual conferences submitting information for potential voting, highlights the comprehensive nature of decision-making within the church.Takeaway 3: Communication, Consensus, and Decision-Making- Guest speakers stress the significance of open communication with superintendents and congregational dialogue to navigate disagreements effectively.- Seeking consensus and guidance from God remains a central theme in decision-making processes, guiding pastors and congregations through challenging discussions.- The emphasis on supporting one another, remaining focused on serving the world's needs, and expressing gratitude underscores the importance of unity and shared purpose within the church.Closing:As the episode draws to a close, the profound implications of the General Conference decisions are reiterated, emphasizing the ongoing journey toward inclusivity, unity, and informed decision-making within the United Methodist Church. Listeners are encouraged to engage in open dialogues, seek consensus, and embrace a spirit of inclusivity and understanding as the church moves forward in its evolving landscape.Rev. Russ Abel Email:ds.eastdistrict@inumc.orgRev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright central.district@inumc.org

Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality, and the state of the United Methodist Church.” To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble is to be published weekly and is available at www.tobeencouraged.com and all the podcast directories.https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/EP: 104 "United Methodist Church Progress: A Brighter Future Ahead"Introduction:In this episode of "To Be Encouraged," Bishop Julius C. Trimble shares insights with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller on the recent United Methodist General Conference. The conversation goes into crucial decisions, reflections on the church's historical challenges, and hopes for a more inclusive and adaptive future.Key Takeaways:1. Embracing Inclusivity:One major highlight of the General Conference was the removal of discriminatory language from the United Methodist Church's Book of Discipline. By updating its policies, the church takes a significant step towards welcoming all individuals, including the LGBTQ community, into the ministry without discrimination. This decision reflects a shift towards a more inclusive and compassionate approach, emphasizing the importance of equal access to church services for all parishioners.2. Regionalization and Adaptation:The episode emphasizes the need for the United Methodist Church to adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing world. Discussions at the conference highlighted the concept of regionalization, acknowledging the diverse cultural contexts in which the church operates. With changes in the church's constitution and organization pending approval, the focus is on creating a nimble and contextually relevant structure that can better serve the global community of believers.3. Social Principles Revision and Advocacy:Bishop Trimble and Rev. Dr. Miller discuss the church's commitment to social principles that reflect its core beliefs and mission. By revising these principles to address global issues such as environmental stewardship, racism, and access to basic necessities, the United Methodist Church reaffirms its dedication to advocating for justice and compassion worldwide. This emphasis on caring for creation and promoting equitable policies underscores the church's role in fostering positive change within society.Conclusion:The episode closes with a message of hope and grace, encapsulating the spirit of encouragement that defines the podcast. As Bishop Trimble shares a poignant quote and offers a prayer for guidance, listeners are reminded of the transformative power of unity, inclusivity, and social responsibility. The United Methodist Church's journey towards a more welcoming and adaptive future serves as a beacon of inspiration for all those seeking to create a brighter, more compassionate world.This is the first of several episodes of To Be Encouraged regarding General Conference.

Esper's platform plays a crucial role in ensuring device security, compliance, and seamless updates, contributing to maintaining trial integrity and patient safety. In this episode, Sam Clark, Senior Director of Vendor Management and Procurement at Clinical Ink, and Sudhir Reddy, Esper's CTO, talk about the intersection of healthcare, technology, and device management. Sam discusses Clinical Ink's mission to improve clinical trials through technology and patient-centered research, highlighting the challenges of managing devices across 50 countries and multiple languages, emphasizing the need for tailored processes and secure solutions. Together, Sam and Sudhir explore the evolving role of devices in clinical trials, emphasizing Esper's platform's role in ensuring security, compliance, and updates for maintaining trial integrity and patient safety. They also underscore how the partnership between Clinical Ink and Esper reflects a commitment to innovation and problem-solving, with a vision for future automation and efficiency in clinical trial processes.  Tune in and learn how these collaborations are shaping the future of healthcare device management! Resources:  Find out more about the Esper thought leadership series here. Connect with and follow Sam Clark on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Sudhir Reddy on LinkedIn and his blogs here. Discover more about Clinical Ink on their LinkedIn and website. Learn more about Esper on LinkedIn and their website.

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UNITED METHODIST NEWS: General Conference has now passed much of the legislation that aims to give The United Methodist Church's different geographic regions equal standing in decision-making. In what outgoing Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton called “a historic day for our church,” delegates voted 586 to 164 for an amendment to the denomination's constitution that will now go before annual conference voters for potential ratification. A constitutional amendment requires at least a two-thirds vote at General Conference; the regionalization amendment received 78% of the vote. To be ratified, the amendment also will need at least a two-thirds total vote of annual conference lay and clergy voters. Annual conferences are church regions consisting of multiple congregations and other ministries. Regionalization has become United Methodist shorthand for a package of legislation that would restructure the denomination. Under the legislation, the U.S. and each central conference — church regions in Africa, Europe and the Philippines — would become regional conferences with the same authority to adapt the Book of Discipline, the denomination's policy book, for more missional effectiveness. At present, only central conferences have that authority under the denomination's constitution to adapt the Discipline as missional needs and different legal contexts require. To see the story with Rev. Marissa Horvath, please click here. 

OPPORTUNITIES FROM REGIONALIZATION THROUGH RCEP Mr. KC Lam, Head of Consulate and Chamber Engagement, Transport and Industrial - InvestHK The 6th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Fairmont Singapore Held in partnership with Columbia Shipmanagement and Singhai Marine Services In conjunction with the 2024 Singapore Maritime Week More information: https://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2024singapore/

OPPORTUNITIES FROM REGIONALIZATION THROUGH RCEP Mr. KC Lam, Head of Consulate and Chamber Engagement, Transport and Industrial - InvestHK The 6th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Fairmont Singapore Held in partnership with Columbia Shipmanagement and Singhai Marine Services In conjunction with the 2024 Singapore Maritime Week More information: https://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2024singapore/

Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality, and the state of the United Methodist Church.” To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble is to be published weekly and is available at www.tobeencouraged.com and all the podcast directories.https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/In episode 101 of To Be Encouraged, Bishop Julius C. Trimble and co-host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller are joined by Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright and, to discuss the anticipated future of the United Methodist Church, particularly in the wake of the momentous 2024 General Conference. The guests delve into a range of topics that are at the forefront of the Church's progress, such as regionalization, inclusivity, and the vitality of the local church community.**Takeaway 1: A Renewed Vision for the United Methodist Church** Both Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright and Bishop Julius C. Trimble express a hopeful stance for the United Methodist Church's future post-May 4th. There is a shared belief that this new chapter will enhance the Church's relevance and its commitment to spreading the impactful message of Jesus Christ. The conversation emphasizes pride in the Church's identity and the importance of teamwork in achieving expansive goals. Through sports analogies, guests underscore the need for preparedness and determination in the face of upcoming challenges.**Takeaway 2: The Critical Importance of Adaptation and Service** As the general conference approaches, the episode underlines the necessity for service and the unending need to impart the teachings of God and Jesus Christ. Wesleyan grace and fostering hope, love, and justice in communities are accentuated as cornerstones of the Church's function. Moreover, expanding the welcoming embrace to marginalized communities signifies a pivotal shift in crafting a new narrative for the Church and influencing its local presence.**Takeaway 3: The Prospect of Regionalization and Embracing Change** The guests delve into the potential regionalization within the United Methodist Church, addressing the goal of putting American and international conferences on equal footing. This approach seeks to respect contextual differences on contentious issues like human sexuality and ordination. The episode also addresses the need for global unity, the Church's repentance for past wrongdoings, and the quest for a hopeful path marked by healing and grace.This episode tackles the intricate questions surrounding the United Methodist Church's evolution. The episode leaves listeners with a message of encouragement—a call to embrace change, to engage in service with humility and integrity, and to look towards the future with both optimism and a commitment to shared principles.Episode 101 of To Be Encouraged was Part 2 of a 4 Part Series in Preparation for General Conference. Part 1 (Episode 100) was a conversation with General Conference Delegate Rev. Russ Abel.Upcoming Episodes in the General Conference Series include:Part 3. Episode 102: An Interview with Rev. Larry Whitehead, a delegate to General Conference from the Indiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.Part 4. Episode 103: Town Hall...

CFTROU 0185: How Family Church Does Multisite In this episode, we discuss a trend among churches – moving from a megachurch model to a multisite model. We delve into why, at Family Church, we are committed to the multisite strategy. Our guests include Todd Gaston, Campus Pastor of Family Church North Stuart, Scott Crawford, Family Church Business Administrator and CFO, and Todd Thomas, Campus Pastor of Family Church Sherbrooke. Our Lead Pastor, Jimmy Scroggins, casts vision and discusses our multisite strategy, reasons for departure from this strategy, insights from our campus pastors, and what makes us a unified organization. We explore the benefits and challenges. Tune in now. Key Points From This Episode: Pastor Jimmy gives listeners an in-depth overview of Family Church's team structure. The importance of agility. What our pastor's weekly meeting schedule and agenda looks like. The focus of meetings as a means to provide support. Insight into the workings and meetings of the content production team. Removing obstacles and adjusting expectations. Navigating frustration. Making sure policies and systems are a help and not a hindrance. Making changes and restructuring. Changes made to address our growth. Regionalization as replication for the support team. To do multisite, the way that we do it, you are going to have to care for some chaos.Click To TweetA lot of what we say around here is–policies work for us we don't work for them.Click To Tweet Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Todd Gaston on X Scott of X Todd Thomas on X Jimmy on Twitter Leslee on X (formerly Twitter) Family Church Network Family Church on Facebook Family Church on Instagram Church for the Rest of Us on X Get podcast updates delivered to your inbox. Subscribe for free and never miss out on an episode of Church for the Rest of Us. Subscribe via Email iTunes Google Play Stitcher RSS If you like us, rate us or leave a comment below. Hopefully, this episode has given you principles, strategies, and ideas that you can implement right now with the resources you have. If so, can you let others know? The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a brief positive review! This will help us place the podcast in front of more pastors and ministry leaders. It also lets us learn from you. Thank you for taking the time to get the word out about Church for the Rest of Us.

This is again, about the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte this late April/early May.   In our last conversation, we talked about potential changes to the election, tenure, and deployment of bishops.  A link to that Podcast is HERE.   This episode we discuss a different concept that will get a lot of discussion at General Conference:  Regionalization.  My guest is Lonnie Brooks, a lay member of the Alaska Conference.  Lonnie is a keen observer of Methodist polity.  I think you will find him informative and optimistic.   Lonnie is a 1962 Graduate of Georgia Tech and worked as an Electrical Engineer.  He is retired and is a long time member of St. John's UMC in Anchorage, Alaska.   "In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, and in all things charity." During the show we mention that as a quote sometimes attributed to John Wesley that he didn't say:  A thought piece on the origin is HERE.    

This is the fourth in the series of our Davos Debrief séries with Dr Professor Alexandre Hedjazi , who partnered with PDIE group for our luncheon in Davos on January 17. Tune in to hear his takeaways from our event and what his impressions were , as we look forward to the Global Summit of the Future in September in New York in September and to the COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Biography : Dr. Alexandre Hedjazi has received a doctoral degree in Urban Planning from University of Grenoble in France and a Ph.D from School of Public Affairs – University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Hedjazi's started his research career on the financing of urban infrastructures and Public-Private Governance which contributed to the final document of OECD's Conference for Partnership in the XXI Century. In 1997, Dr. Hedjazi joined UCLA to conduct research on regional development and security where among many courses and seminars he lectured on Regionalization and Energy Security at the UCLA Global Studies program. Since joining the University of Geneva in 2007, he has taught many courses on comparative politics, and organized multiple seminar series on the Caspian Sea, Regionalization and Urban development bringing scholars and practitioner to explore and discuss the nexus of development, security and the environment. Bridging his academic research and his knowledge of Central Asia and the Caucasus, his latest work concerns the impact of emerging economic and political insecurities on regional cooperation and development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

The ongoing crises in Ukraine and Gaza highlight the pressing need for a revamped international approach that recognizes the increasing autonomy of middle and smaller powers globally. This necessitates a rejection of attempts to revive a failed unilateral U.S. dominance or force diverse conflicts into an outdated "great power competition" model akin to the Cold War. In both Ukraine and the Middle East, the United States has faced challenges in imposing its will, both militarily and diplomatically. Smaller nations have successfully resisted American-backed military efforts, and a substantial part of the global community diverges from endorsing U.S. diplomatic perspectives on international norms. Importantly, this opposition does not align with the Cold War paradigm, lacking the support of a superpower peer competitor. The emerging world order is characterized by "regionalization," where middle and small powers worldwide feel empowered to bypass or defy U.S. interpretations of global norms based on localized interests and regional security considerations. The roots of this situation trace back to the U.S. pursuit of unilateral power during the War on Terror, diminishing the legitimacy of the post–World War Two international order. This has led the international community to seek alternatives to a system perceived as granting unchecked power to the United States. The U.S. foreign policy establishment must grapple with this newly deglobalized and regionalized world order, as failure to do so poses a significant threat to U.S. power and influence. Relationships with key emerging powers like India and traditional U.S. allies in Europe and Asia are susceptible to the de–globalizing and regionalizing forces observed in Ukraine and the Middle East. In this episode of BIC Talks, renowned scholar, Dr. Faisal Devji makes sense of the enduring bewilderment that global history was and continues to be, offering a vantage point that is objective in understanding the enigmatic creature that is globalisation. This episode is an extract from an in-person session that took place in December 2023 at the BIC premises, as part of Alliance's Public Lecture Series. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favourite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible and Amazon Music.    

FT fans wanted to know why many teams (Mariners, Twins, etc.) are crying poor this offseason. So we called on Forbes Senior Contributor Maury Brown to help explain if the excuses are legit. (0:25)(7:07) Maury gets into the dreadful MLB TV blackouts and if there's a light at the end of the tunnel.Also covered: (24:15) Owners manipulating real estate deals, (16:30) A's owner John Fisher making yet another massive mistake & (9:01) why has MLB become such a regional sport?One spot to find all of FT's content options ---> Tap here

FT fans wanted to know why many teams (Mariners, Twins, etc.) are crying poor this offseason. So we called on Forbes Senior Contributor Maury Brown to help explain if the excuses are legit. Maury gets into the dreadful MLB TV blackouts and if there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Also covered: Owners manipulating real estate deals, A's owner John Fisher making yet another massive mistake & why has MLB become such a regional sport? One spot to find all of FT's content options ---> Tap here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Mike discuss the recommendation by a regional board that a new regional district be formed with six towns, including Gill and Montague. Plus, a discussion of the airport in Turners Falls that has had to search for a solution for too many deer on the runway.  Order the Wrapping Paper Edition online here. https://montaguereporter.org/wrapping-paper/ Reach out to us at podcast@montaguereporter.org 

In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 8: The Regionalization of Amusement Parks  With the success of regional theme parks many traditional amusement parks began to adapt rides, theming, and operations in the regional park mold. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

More than two decades ago when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sought to put large regional wholesale power markets in place nationally, Western states were a hotbed of opposition to the since-abandoned goal.  But today there are two competing proposals for competitive day-ahead wholesale power markets as the region has come to recognize that market-based regionalization helps cost-effectively and reliably integrate increasing amounts of variable renewable energy resources.The Western Power Trading Forum's Scott Miller breaks those down for us, and explains why he's optimistic that the two nascent efforts under way today will one day result in establishing a Western regional transmission organization, or RTO."The desire to get to an RTO with the simplicity of a single tariff is something that I think will manifest itself as people get some experience," Miller says. "I'm betting on the fact that once people get some experience in this day-head market, they're going to want to get to the single tariff, with probably some Western twists that are different." Support the show

(Oct 5, 2023) Over the last decade, most North Country hospitals have become affiliated with larger, city-based health care networks. Champlain Valley reporter Cara Chapman takes a look at how that's played out for Plattsburgh's hospital, and whether it's improved care or not.

PHARR, Texas - Jorge Torres, president and founder of Interlink Trade Services, kicked off IWS2 with a discussion about near-shoring.IWS2 was the second in a series of productions by the Pharr Bridge Board that focus on the lack of industrial warehouse space in the upper Rio Grande Valley.The event drew land developers, realtors, economic development leaders, and those in the import-export business.“So near-shoring means relocating supply chains to diminish the risk from disruptions that are currently impacting the world. Near-shoring makes sense as the pandemic highlighted the weakness of the interconnection and dependence on a fully globalized supply chain,” Torres said.“Regionalization is the answer, as we've seen, and we're seeing the positive impact of that in the North American region. While many (manufacturing) companies are taking steps to relocate their assembly production facilities, there are also resources or parts and components within the supply chain. Some suppliers are going even further and relocating their operations to be closer to their customers.”Torres referenced Tesla in his presentation.“Tesla is opening an operation in Santa Catarina, Monterrey, Mexico. One of the reasons why they decided to open a facility there is because of the accessibility to raw materials. It's much better (for accessing raw materials) than other parts of the world. So that's a key element.”Torres also spoke about the current trend of Chinese companies moving to Mexico.“We hear a lot about China. The Chinese are coming. Yes, that's true. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly setting their sights on Mexico for bringing production closer to the American market. This reflects the higher cost of Chinese exports under US tariffs and disruptions to the global supply chain,” Torres said.Rather than looking for suppliers in other parts of Asia, Torres said, Chinese firms are looking at Mexico.“Mexico is becoming the new alternative because it offers proximity to the US, lower labor costs and access to preferential treatment under the USMCA, or the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement,” Torres said.“So yes, we're sort of seeing this. A lot of companies that were making products in China are shipping production to North America including Mexico to take advantage of USMCA in mitigating tariffs.”Torres cited a report from a consultancy firm that showed “strong evidence that American manufacturers are looking to relocate closer to home.”“A lot of manufacturers or companies that were making products in Asia, in Vietnam and Cambodia, those countries… because of the supply chain disruptions and the increased cost of transportation, they are deciding to either ship those operations to North America, or (with) any new products or new production, (they are) setting it up in North America.”Here is an audio recording of Torres' remarks at IWS2. It includes an introduction to the summit by Luis Bazan, director of the Pharr International Bridge. To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

John Manners-Bell is the Chief Executive of Transport Intelligence, one of the leading market research companies specializing in the transport and logistics industry. He is also the Founder of the Foundation for Future Supply Chain, where he and his team deal with a couple of topics related to different manufacturing companies, how they operate, and how they send their footprints around the world, and global supply chains in general.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Early years in logistics and transportation up to running Transport IntelligenceDeglobalization and the challenges it brings to global supply chainsHow regionalization will affect raw materials and shipping linesAddressing fundamental issues in the sector to attract more female talentsAutomation in the logistics and transportation spaceFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Ever since the oil crisis of the 1970s and the creation of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the United States has held millions of barrels of oil in a stockpile to safeguard the country—and its economy—from future supply shocks. Just as oil has kept the world's economic engine running, a new critical component has emerged: the microchip. Everything from satellites and missiles to cars and toasters are powered by chips, making the semiconductor industry a linchpin of both the global economy and national security. The recent chip shortage affected virtually every industry, revealing a new vulnerability that businesses and policymakers are scrambling to address. Chris Miller, associate professor at Tufts University and author of Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, and Dennis Lockhart, former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, join this episode of The OUTThinking Investor to examine the global competition to fortify supplies of semiconductors. They discuss the role of geopolitics in chip production, how artificial intelligence is driving innovation and demand, and macroeconomic implications for investors to consider. For more on the near-shoring of strategic industries, visit PGIM's OUTFront report, A New Era: From Deglobalization to Regionalization.

Regionalization is not just one thing, but a spectrum of partnership opportunities for efficiency and economies of scale. In this episode we're chatting with RCAP's Laura Landes and Sarah Buck about the fundamentals of regionalization and why these conversations are so important to the sustainability of small and rural water systems. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!  

In the wake of technological, geopolitical, climate and demographic shifts, the conventional wisdom about globalization has been put to the test. In an increasingly connected and competitive world, how can the U.S. lean into its regional strengths and dominate the next decade? Shannon O'Neil, Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, and author of The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on the reality of globalization, the evolution of trade networks and what this means for U.S. economic competitiveness.

About The Episode Globalization is said to have fused our economies, societies, and cultures—but what if our world is not as globalized as we think? On Deep Dish, Shannon O'Neil, author of “The Globalization Myth,” argues that, in fact, regionalization has played a more key role in global economic competition, discussing the implications for the United States and the future of the world's economy.    Like this episode? Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 435 of the A Minute to Midnite Show. Tony is joined by Alex Newman, who explains the significance of some very important developments currently occurring in world events.

This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Mendoza College of Business signature lecture series, Ten Years Hence. We invite you to join with us to see and hear a variety of experts talk about this year's topic, framed around a question: “Is Globalism Dead?”Some of our speakers will say the answer is “yes,” while others will say, “definitely not.” Still others aren't so sure, offering a qualified, “perhaps.” Beginning Friday, January 27, 2023, Harry Moser, joined us to speak on "The Shift from Globalization to Regionalization and Reshoring.” Experience the series virtually with 75 current Notre Dame students in Jordan Auditorium for a session that promises to be engaging, informative, and fun.Speaker:Harry Moser, Founder of The Reshoring Initiative, Member Commerce Department Investment Advisory CouncilThanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

“Regionalization” is the transition from a world of stable prices and consistent growth to one of rising costs of living where the threat of global famine is real. The breakdown of an economic order framed by just-in-time supply chains requires a rethink of trade networks and relationships. Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan addresses these issues and more in his new book “The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization.” In the third episode of our ‘Best of 2022' series, Zeihan joins Real Vision's Maggie Lake to talk about implications of this transition, including the end of China's time as a great power but the perpetuation of the U.S. dollar's status as the global reserve currency. Recorded on May 31, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss how recent geopolitical realignments and the splintering of international trade and financial flows will have credit effects for many sovereigns, and how deepening regionalization, not globalization, may be the trend of the future.Guests: Anne Van Praagh, Managing Director, Global Sovereign Risk, Moody's Investors Service; and Shannon K. O'Neil, Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies, Council on Foreign Relations.Host: William Foster, Vice President – Senior Credit Officer, Sovereign Risk Group.To read more on this topic, visit The Big Picture page on Moodys.com (some content only available to registered users or subscribers).

SummaryDoes one size fit all when it comes to our content strategy? That's the question we posed to todays guest, Charlotte Cole, Senior Director of Content Development at Farfetch. Spoiler alert, the answer is not yes. We discuss personalization, regionalization, localization and all the factors that go into an effective global content strategy. Key TakeawaysDoes one size fit all? No. It never has, but there wasn't many options to serve your many customer segments. The e-comm landscape has learned a lot in recent years that points to this need. The political and social landscape does shape how your customers shop. In fashion, we've often spoken about our customers in too narrow of terms. You need many more personas and subsections, or an entire shift in the way you think about your customers. At Farfetch, content creation has become de-centralized in order to make better content for those customers. Personalization is really a sort of catch all term in how the experience is built. While it CAN be, it's not only about getting an ad specifically for you or receiving a mailer with your name on it. At Victorias Secret, personalization and regionalization are two halves of the same whole. It helps you get the customer to not just A shopping experience, but the RIGHT shopping experience. DEI means different things to different cultures. What diversity means is different when you're in a predominately western culture vs. the other cultures around the world. It may require another approach to branding. Build a system that allows many diverse team members create content that is ON BRAND while culturally relevant. Translation is NOT the same thing as localization. For global success in content strategy, you have to learn everything you can about your customer. What's the ROI on creative? We still don't know but we're really REALLY trying. Discount CodeReminder to use code ECCP to get your first month of PhotoRoom Pro for free! Thanks to the PhotoRoom team for the generous offer. CreditsProduced by: Creative Force - creativeforce.ioEdited by: Calvin Lanz Sound - clsound.netHosted by: Daniel Jester - danieltjester.com

SummaryAn interesting problem that many creative teams don't think of as a problem is the static nature of the photograph. By their very nature, photographs are snapshots in time and making changes to that snapshot historically has been inconceivable, impossible. Our guest in this episode is Robert Alhborg, former fashion photographer turned co-founder and chief Product Officer of Looklet, a fashion tech company that challenges the idea that fashion imagery is static by nature, and is working to unlock a new world of capabilities and synergies between creative production and e-commerce teams.Key TakeawaysLooklet was founded 10 years, a fashion tech company that has deconstructed the process of fashion photography for big retailers and brands.Customers can shoot models and garments separately, even in different parts of the world, and compile those elements into an image that is hard to distinguish from a traditional photo shoot.These images become dynamic. You can take an image you love and replace the apparel within the image.Roberts background is as a fashion photographer, his experience taught him that scaling fashion photography is very difficult.With Looklet, you can maintain a smaller, faster studio and still produce high quality on figure photography.In this deconstructed style of photography, you can change out articles that maybe are out of stock or no longer for sale, and not have to reshoot because of these reasons.The main thing for Looklet clients is being able to try new things. A/B testing imagery, Personalization, Regionalization, etc.Looklet also enables broader options for talent. You no longer have to book the same models everytime you shoot, you can perhaps afford to book a celebrity model and then use those assets for a long time, changing looks as you need them.One of the challenges are e-commerce websites that are to rigid to allow for regionalization or personalization.There is a big opportunity for a forward thinking creative team to use a platform to its fullest capability.Looklet creates a new layer of cross functionality between studio/creative teams and ecomm/web teams.Looklets biggest challenge in the near future is balancing their own road map with features that clients want, and finding the right clients to take personalization to the next level. Discount CodeReminder to use code ECCP to get your first month of PhotoRoom Pro for free! Thanks to the PhotoRoom team for the generous offer. CreditsProduced by: Creative Force - creativeforce.ioEdited by: Calvin Lanz Sound - clsound.netHosted by: Daniel Jester - danieltjester.com

Today, I speak with Paul Spencer, who's the President of NM Blue Water Sanitation District, regarding a serious issue we face not only in NM but across the Nation with Big Government pushing Regionalization of Rural Water Systems. The people need to know how this will affect our probability of having clean drinking water indefinitely as we will be forced transfer ownership of Water Rights to Big Government without realizing we've done so. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melinda-rivera7/support

In this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, join us for an insightful conversation with Jason Azevedo, co-founder of Advocate and founder of MRCA, a leading U.S.-based manufacturing firm. Explore the strategies reshaping America's manufacturing landscape, the integration of cutting-edge technology, and the impact on the global market. Discover the keys to successful revitalization and gain valuable insights for personal and professional growth.

CardioNerds (Daniel Ambinder) and ACHD series co-chair Dr. Dan Clark discuss advanced heart failure therapies including mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and heart transplantation (HT) in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) with Dr. Rafael Alonso-Gonzalez, cardiologist and director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease program at the University of Toronto and ACHD fellow Dr. Andy Pistner (University of Washington). They cover epidemiology of heart failure in ACHD, outcomes after HT, unique challenges of HT in this population, impact of allocation policies on access to transplantation, and regionalization of advanced heart failure care. They also discuss a practical approach to advanced heart failure therapy evaluation in ACHD. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern, student doctor Adriana Mares. The CardioNerds Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) series provides a comprehensive curriculum to dive deep into the labyrinthine world of congenital heart disease with the aim of empowering every CardioNerd to help improve the lives of people living with congenital heart disease. This series is multi-institutional collaborative project made possible by contributions of stellar fellow leads and expert faculty from several programs, led by series co-chairs, Dr. Josh Saef, Dr. Agnes Koczo, and Dr. Dan Clark. The CardioNerds Adult Congenital Heart Disease Series is developed in collaboration with the Adult Congenital Heart Association, The CHiP Network, and Heart University. See more Disclosures: None Pearls • Notes • References • Guest Profiles • Production Team CardioNerds Adult Congenital Heart Disease PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls - Advanced Heart Failure Therapies (MCS/HT) Among ACHD Patients Heart failure is a major comorbidity and the leading cause of death in adults with congenital heart disease.Identification of advanced heart failure in ACHD is challenging. ACHD patients do not always self-identify exercise limitations or exertional dyspnea. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is a useful tool in evaluating these patients.Patients with ACHD awaiting heart transplantation are less likely than non-ACHD patients to receive a heart transplant, and ACHD patients have an increased risk of death or delisting while awaiting heart transplantation.Evaluation of transplant candidacy and potential need for multi-organ transplantation in complex congenital heart disease (i.e., Fontan palliation) requires a multidisciplinary approach.Regionalization of care improves outcomes for ACHD patients with advanced heart failure. High volume transplant centers have better early survival for ACHD patients after heart transplant, and the highest volume ACHD transplant centers in each UNOS region have better early survival. Show notes - Advanced Heart Failure Therapies (MCS/HT) Among ACHD Patients 1. How many ACHD patients have heart failure? Patients with ACHD are a large and heterogeneous group. The signs and symptoms of heart failure vary widely depending on the underlying congenital heart disease. Patients with D-transposition of the great arteries repaired with an arterial switch operation have low rates of heart failure (~3%)1 compared to those patients Fontan palliation for single ventricle physiology (40%)2. Heart failure is the leading cause of death in patients with ACHD3,4. 2. How many patients with ACHD end up receiving a heart transplant or mechanical circulatory support? Heart transplantation for congenital heart disease in adults has been increasing in frequency since the late 1980s. Between 2010 and 2012, this accounted for 4% of all adult heart transplants in the United States5. This represents a small fraction compared to the number of adults who die due to complications of heart failure ...

Friday June 3rd - Secretary with the LSD of Bellevue, Larry McCarthy - Regionalization by VOCM

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The province says a plan on regionalization is coming "as soon as possible", the aim is to cut costs and improve the viability of rural communities. But how do you feel about that? Up first, the head of the Atlantic Conveniences Stores Association was in town this week to talk about contraband smokes.

When we think about regionalization of care, particularly in the setting of trauma, we often think about triage being done from a lower to a higher tier center. Today on the show we are joined by Dr. Maria Baimas-George to hear about the benefits of doing things the other way round. Dr. Baimas-George is currently a PGY 4 categorical general surgery resident at Carolinas Medical Center Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been very active from a research and publication standpoint, and her recent paper, ‘Emergency general surgery transfer to lower acuity facility: The role of right-sizing care in EGS regionalization' was selected as the best of EGS paper for the JTACS 2022 January edition. In this paper, Dr. Baimas-George evaluates a 16-month experience of a five-surgeon team triaging EGS patients at Carolinas Medical Center, a tertiary care, Level I trauma center to an affiliated community hospital 1.3 miles away. In this episode, we hear about how this practice evolved at CMC and the role COVID played as well as the benefits it has yielded in terms of expedited patient care, resource capacity, and more. Key Points From This Episode: An intro to Dr. Baimas-George, her education, residency, and research contributions. How Dr. Baimas-George came up with her triage program and the role COVID played. Why Dr. Baimas-George's transfer program was a good use of resources. The short transfer times that have been achieved and how this was accomplished. Criteria used to triage patients from the ER in virtual consultations. Determining whether performing Surgery will be faster at CMC or Mercy. Whether there were issues of inappropriate transfer or under/over-triaging. Other key outcomes measured such as cost, operative minutes, and bed day savings. Opening up space for more complex surgeries at the main hospital by shuttling less acute cases to the community hospital. Other benefits such as solving care discontinuity, faster disposition, and more.

Friday Feb 25th - Members Of Municipality NL Discussing Regionalization by VOCM

Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      How the last 18 months changed the economy forever●      How things have changed in Kimberly's line of work in China●      What happened to the global supply chain and its impact on the Chinese economy●      Moving forward in 2022 and beyond●      Maintaining business relationships in China●      How the business landscape in the region has changed overall●      How the B2B buying process has evolved throughout COVID Episode Summary:Today on The Negotiation, we talk with Kimberly Kirkendall, founder and President at International Resource Development.We recently had Kimberly on the show in September 2020 to discuss a myriad of topics, including the art of negotiation, building relationships, and managing suppliers, as well as interpreting and navigating written procedures and policy documents. She sits down with us almost 18 months later to speak on what's changed since that last conversation.In a nutshell, she believes that nobody should count on any semblance of the “old normal” rearing its head until at least 2024. From drastic shifts in the supply chain to the now-dead culture of on-demand travel to continued logistical issues and labor shortages, the many challenges of the new normal are here to stay for a long time.With regards to the many changes in the global supply chain over the past two years, Kimberly says that China has effectively been scrambling to stay ahead of an ongoing chain reaction. It has been particularly damaging for manufacturers who for a couple of decades had been relying on just-in-time inventory and lean supply chain and logistics.Today, building and maintaining relationships in China has become even more important than it already was prior to COVID. “You have to have trust on both sides,” stresses Kimberly. “You have to trust that they have your best interests at heart, and it's harder to do when you can't be face-to-face.” Partners should be mindful in their communication, taking care to feed the personal side of the relationship instead of being all business.Overall, Kimberly believes that the new normal is here to stay. Regionalization and decentralization are not going away. Geo-political tensions and the rise of hierarchical government structures will continue to develop. Concerning international trade, business, and labor, Kimberly simply says, “I don't see us going back to where we were. I just don't.” Key Quotes:“Companies that thought they could triage their supply chain problems, and that it was going to be six months of hiccups and they would go back to normal, that obviously hasn't been the case. So, more and more companies are realizing that there is a new normal.” “Across Democrats and Republicans and economic divisions, the one thing that unites people in the United States right now is the threat of China. We need to have the ability to have a conversation about that, where you can actually influence somebody that what they're reading is not true and is not all bad. It's crazy how divisive it's gotten.” “You have to have trust on both sides. You have to trust that they have your best interests at heart—that they're acting as a good distributor, that they're acting as a good supplier on your behalf. And they have to trust that you're a good customer. And it's harder to do when you can't be face-to-face.” “You really need to understand your market in China and how your products are used. It's critical. [...] For foreign brands going into China, you really have to challenge your own bias and expectations, and how you judge and value what the customer—whether it's a business or a consumer—thinks about your business, because they may have a completely different perspective in the use of it or a different value system around what makes it work.”

Tuesday Feb 22nd - Members Of Local Service Districts Discussing Regionalization Concerns by VOCM

(Starts at 0:53 mark) The NL government says regionalization is coming to Newfoundland and Labrador, so we asked the mayors of Humber Arm South, Anchor Point and Fogo Island for their thoughts.(9:31) Grand Falls-Windsor's fire chief and the mom of two figure skaters look back on a highway bus crash in 2015 that could have been way worse, and (19:41) if you've been hearing about cryptocurrency and wondering whether you should buy into it, tune in for and expert's take on the pros and cons.

This week kicks off our economic series as John interviews Simeon Wallis, Chief Investment Officer of Aprio Wealth Management and Director of Aprio Family Office. Simeon brings two decades of professional investing experience in publicly traded and privately held companies, as well as senior-level operating and strategy consulting experiences. In this episode, Simeon shares the overarching trends he is seeing in the economy and how specifically we can apply those things across small and mid-sized companies. Listen now as Simeon describes the v-shaped rebound seen both in the U.S. and in China, the move to regionalization as opposed to globalization (especially for the manufacturing industry and supply chains) and what the road to recovery looks like.