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Successful Leadership Techniques for Nearshore Agile Teams

Perficient

Throughout our experience with software development outsourcing, we’ve discovered that nearshore agile teams can perform incredibly well when dispersed, but with one major caveat: they need a competent leader who understands the challenges of managing a virtual workforce. Trusting in Your Team and Their Abilities.

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Silicon Valley Bank Failure – Lessons in Interest Rate Risk Management

South State Correspondent

The abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is a stunning example of bank leadership not understanding interest rate risk, running into trouble with an inverted yield curve, and ignoring the impact of a severe monetary correction on long-duration assets. That combination made their liabilities very sensitive to safety.

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Apple Overhauls Leadership Ranks To Move Beyond iPhone

PYMNTS

In an attempt to lower its reliance on the iPhone, Apple is overhauling its leadership ranks and changing its priorities so that it is focused more on services, artificial intelligence, hardware and retail, reported The Wall Street Journal. Apple’s moves come at a time when demand for its iPhones is starting to slow.

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Will Bank Wealth Managers Miss the Golden Opportunity?

Gonzobanker

New approaches to talent and technology are needed to address changes in the wealth management business model. Wealth management and trust clients are some of the most lasting and profitable relationships a bank can attract, but the banking industry is simply missing the opportunity to realize these businesses’ vast strategic potential.

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Expedia Leadership Changes Show Power Of Travel Industry Disruption

PYMNTS

Barry Diller, chairman of the board, and Peter Kern, vice chairman and director, will oversee the company’s executive leadership team. Eric Hart, chief strategy officer, will serve as acting CFO. The role of Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia Partner Solutions, will expand into president of Expedia Business Services.

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Expedia Leadership Shakeup Shows Power Of Travel Industry Disruption

PYMNTS

Barry Diller, chairman of the board, and Peter Kern, vice chairman and director, will oversee the company’s executive leadership team. Eric Hart, chief strategy officer, will serve as acting CFO. The role of Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia Partner Solutions, will expand into president of Expedia Business Services.

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eBay Nearing A Settlement With Activist Investors Elliott Management, Starboard

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eBay is close to reaching a settlement with Elliott Management and Starboard , the two activist investors that have been calling for change at the online auctioneer. eBay is expected to look at asset sales and a sale of the main business, noted the report. A sale of the core marketplace was also suggested.