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How to Set More-Realistic Sales Targets using Historical Data

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To replace the legendary Jack Welch as CEO, the General Electric (GE) Board had selected Jeffrey Immelt in November 2000. As he took the reins, Immelt set an ambitious sales target: “We believe that GE can grow two to three times faster than world gross domestic product, which translates to about 8 per cent sustained sales growth.”

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Pride is about celebrating inclusion for all employees

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The first fully international “ WorldPride ” celebration took place in Rome, Italy in 2000. So-called anti-LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ laws inhibit LGBTQ advocacy in at least three countries, and in countless more, organizing is constrained by restrictions on civil society.”. Pride isn’t seasonal—there’s work we can all do. TransNewYork.