RGBA

Executive Perspectives

Spring 2003

The Quarterly eNewsletter of R. Gaines Baty Associates, Inc.

In This Issue

Committing Less Today By Solving Yesterday's Problems? - Many of the past reasons for funding working capital are no longer valid and improvements can now be made to allow these funds to be dedicated to more productive purposes. For more information, click here.

"Transitioning From Aggressive Acquirer to Efficient Operator" 

by H. Wayne Posey

Chairman & CEO, InterDent, Inc.

Thomas C. Anderson, Senior Associate, AlixPartners

Making the Most of Your Acquired Assets -- While much has been written about maximizing shareholder value through the acquisition process, relatively little has been written about quickly transitioning a company from an aggressive acquirer to an efficient operator of assets it’s already acquired.   This article describes certain “triggering events” that make such a transition necessary, and illustrates that the transition can be effective.  For more information, click here.

Via RGBA's annual "CEO Perspectives on IT" survey, CEO's and COO's share their thoughts on the role and value of IT, please...click here.
 

The Four Best Questions

for Interviewing
by Lou Adler

Second in a series:  "Four Best Questions for Interviewing".

First article:  "The #1 Secret to Eliminating Hiring Mistakes"

Next issue:  The Most Effective Hiring Strategy is Process Driven
 

Health Plan Consumer Education Makes a Difference

by Michael Taggert of Synhrgy, Inc.

Key Strategy to Control Employer Health Plan Costs - While Consumer Driven Health plans are relatively new and experience is only beginning to emerge, there is a credible basis for evaluating the potential of CDH to control health care costs.  For information, click here.

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For information, please contact R. Gaines Baty at gbaty@rgba.com.
 

R. Gaines Baty Associates, Inc. (RGBA) is one of the leading Retained Search firms in the U.S., specializing in mid-to-upper level Management talent in the IT/Technical, Professional Services, Outsourcing, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Health Care and General Management fields.  RGBA's exemplary reputation is built upon 98% repeat business, 95% completion success rate, and 25 years in business. For details view: www.rgba.com. 

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