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States of Integrity
An Interview with Barbara Annis by David Creelman
Integrity is a worthy end in itself but it also plays a role in such core HR outcomes as retention, inclusiveness and productivity. David Creelman spoke to Ms. Annis about her model on the five states of integrity.
David Creelman - What do you mean when you talk about states of integrity?
Barbara Annis - States of integrity is a leadership model. When I speak about integrity I'm not talking about following the rules but more about being whole, entire and complete. It is not a moral definition but a definition of a state of wholeness. For example, a car that has lost a wheel has lost integrity and is incapable of functioning effectively.
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I'm just back from four weeks of travel in the RV with my family, which took us to National Parks across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. During the business part of the trip, I had planned to keep up with my e-mail, but that proved to be quite a challenge. I'm not an e-mail newbie, having managed an early IBM-mainframe-based e-mail system for a large manufacturer almost two decades ago and led JCPenney's Internet project in the early 1990s, but even so, this time e-mail proved to be much more than I bargained for.
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WITI Marketplace
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TECHXNY, New York's Technology Week is THE East Coast showcase for technology professionals. October 5-7, 2004, sees a range of new co-locations including TECHXNY, CETEX, Tom's Hardware Expo, Wireless Workforce, OutsourceWorld and BPO Connections. For your free expo pass and 15% off all conference programs, visit www.techxny.com/registration.cfm and enter agtep5.
CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment®, coming to San Francisco's Moscone Center October 25-27, 2004, is the only show that presents how wireless technologies are being integrated into the enterprise and vertical business markets such as healthcare, government, automotive, retail etc. The capabilities of today's wireless devices continue to expand and improve across business sectors and personal entertainment, and CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment effectively delivers wireless data solutions that are right for every segment of the market based on individual needs and budgets. WITI Members: Passes are available! Visit the Member's Area for more information!
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Gartner IT Asset Management Summit (September 20 & 22, 2004 -- Orlando, Florida) will provide practical, actionable advice on how to maximize your IT investments, even with limited resources. Each presentation contains defined best practices and corresponding performance metrics. Gartner Software Asset Management Summit (September 22 & 23, 2004 -- Orlando, Florida) will provide best practices for managing software asset compliance issues, negotiating strategies and contract and vendor management. Plus, get in the mind of key software vendors when they share their latest thinking on software licensing and pricing models and other offerings in software asset management. WITI members receive a $200 discount off the standard registration price! For more information, visit the IT Asset Management Summit website at gartner.com/us/itam and Software Asset Summit at gartner.com/us/sam; to register, call 800-778-1997 and mention priority code WITI2004 for the special rate.
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Company Spotlight
Welcome to the new Aetna - the company that values fresh ideas, unique perspectives and creative thinking. At Aetna, we are transforming our company, offering more information, more choice and more freedom to our customers to help them lead healthier lives. To succeed, we need people who can help us build on our impressive history. Are you looking for an opportunity that will open your door to success? Help you soar as a professional? If so, there may be a place for you at Aetna. There has never been a more exciting time to join us than right now.
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Sales Engineer - MegaPath Networks, Inc.
MegaPath Networks Inc. delivers secure access and managed network solutions that enable businesses of all sizes to cost-effectively connect branch offices, storefronts, mobile workers and home-based workers to centralized corporate resources. MegaPath offers comprehensive managed access, VPN and security services and is the single source of contact for the design, deployment, monitoring, reporting and support of remote connectivity solutions.
MegaPath is currently seeking a Sales Engineer with 3+ years experience supporting a sales organization. The ideal candidate will be experienced with networking and VPN technology. Hands on experience configuring routers or firewalls preferred. Should have experience designing and presenting technical training to sales people. In this position you will support a 20+ team of inside sales professionals selling broadband and VPN access to business customers. This requires the ability to answer technical questions on sales calls and design network diagrams using Visio. Knowledge of BGP, Bonding, Frame Relay, ATM, Network Security, and Netopia routers a plus. Would prefer the ideal candidate to have Cisco or security certification. This is a high profile position with visibility into all business units.
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Aug 23 2004
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Aug 25 2004
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Aug 27 2004
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Aug 30 2004
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Drive Human Capital Results by Engaging and Retaining Key Talent
Sep 1 2004
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Global Talent Management: Developing The Global Talent Mindset
Sep 8 2004
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Sep 8 2004-Sep 12 2004
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Sep 9 2004
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Sep 13 2004
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Drive Human Capital Results by Engaging and Retaining Key Talent
Sep 14 2004
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Sep 16 2004
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Gartner Software Asset Management 2004
Sep 20 2004-Sep 22 2004
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Sep 22 2004-Sep 23 2004
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The Future Labor Market and You: How Demographics, Demand, and Work Attitudes Will Change Your Organization
Sep 23 2004
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Sep 24 2004
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Gartner Application Development Summit: The Path to Modern AD
Sep 27 2004-Sep 29 2004
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Sep 27 2004
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Venture Scene New Jersey presents What Matters Most in Obtaining Venture Funding?
Sep 28 2004
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Pipeline Seminiar: Boardroom Bound
Sep 28 2004-Sep 29 2004
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Washington, District of Columbia
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Oct 5 2004-Oct 7 2004
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Oct 14 2004-Oct 17 2004
New York City, New York
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Oct 14 2004
Boston, Massachusetts
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Oct 17 2004-Oct 22 2004
Orlando, Florida
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Oct 24 2004-Oct 28 2004
Vancouver, British Columbia
CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2004
Oct 25 2004-Oct 27 2004
San Francisco, California
Recruiting and Workforce Acquisition Technology 2004 - Tooling Up For The Next Talent War
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San Francisco, California
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Oct 27 2004
Seattle, Washington
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