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Exploring the Future of Campus Dining: Innovative Trends in University Cafeterias
Embracing Innovation at Every Meal Campus dining is not just about refueling between classes; it’s about creating an environment that...
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The Essential Role of Purchasing Partners in College and University Kitchens
College and university dining services operate in an increasingly dynamic environment; thus relying heavily on efficient operations that...
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Unlocking Value: Your Higher Education Procurement Companion
Procurement plays an integral part in higher education by relieving financial strain and efficiently acquiring assets in an organized...
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Unleashing Success: The Power of the Right Purchasing Partner
In the ever-evolving landscape of the College & University industry, having the right purchasing partner can be the key to unlocking...
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Navigating Culinary Crossroads: Assessing Major Challenges Facing Dining Service Providers Today
Culinary professionals navigating campus dining face a unique set of challenges in an ever-evolving market, necessitating creative...
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Culinary Magic: A Disney-Inspired Guide for Transforming University Foodservice
Disney is known for crafting extraordinary customer experiences through movies and theme park attractions. Still, their approach to food...
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From Small Talk to Soul Talk: Unlocking the Power of Meaningful Connections
In today's digital age, it's easy to feel more connected than ever before. However, with the rise of social media and other online...
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Leadership: A Key Ingredient for Successful Organizations
Leadership: A Key Ingredient for Successful Organizations Leadership is a critical component in the success of any organization. A good...
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Turning Negative Back to Positive And Re-Engage Team Members
"Excuse me, I'm the new program office leader, and I need to book a hotel for a meeting. Could you help me with that?" you ask another...
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Persisting Until You Reach Your Goals
Annette wakes up before dawn each morning to exercise. She works very efficiently in the office, ignoring distractions, and devoting all...
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How to Become a Transformational Leader
We’ve distilled industry leaders’ ideas into a process you can use to become a transformational leader. This involves you: Creating an...
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Darth Vader’s Guide on How to Develop a Hands-On Training Program
If you're in a leadership or management position, think about how you train your people in new skills. You probably use a mixture of...
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How to Learn From Your Mistakes... And Put Those Lessons Into Practice
"A smart man makes a mistake, learns from it, and never makes that mistake again"– Roy H. Williams (1958-), U.S. author and marketing...
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6 Tips for Building Profiles Through Positive Narration
Meeting colleagues for the first time should be an exciting moment…instead, your heart sinks further with each introduction. For one...
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Staying in Control When Times Get Tough
How do you react in an emergency? Do you freeze, rush around to solve the situation, or flee the scene as quickly as possible? None of...
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What the Beatles Could Learn from The "New Generations" Leadership
Picture this scenario: the leader of your long-established team has retired, and his replacement is a young manager straight out of...
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Creating Your Ideal Career Strategy is Cooler than Michael Jordan
"The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them,...
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Going Underground to Get Things Done
Have you ever presented a brilliant new idea to your boss, saying, "No, it'll never work," or "Sorry, too expensive"? You're disappointed...
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How to Avoid Hospitality Burnout
Most of us are eager to help out or “lend a hand” when we see others struggling – particularly at work. It can feel good to be generous...
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5 Surprises for NEW Managers – Common Management Misconceptions
As a new manager or leader, you might think that you know what to expect and what new skills you’ll need to develop in your new role....
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