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Keep caucuses and conventions

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:01:03 MDT

Keep caucuses and conventions

By fred c. cox

Updated May 16, 2013 01:01AM MDT

A group calling themselves “Count My Vote” has threatened both political parties with a voter initiative that would change Utah’s current system for selecting candidates by neighborhood caucus and political party convention. The challenge is being led by Republican LaVarr Webb, a political consultant and lobbyist, policy deputy to then Gov. Mike Leavitt and a former Deseret News managing editor. Many of proposed changes have already been rejected by the Republican State Central Committee. State ...

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Business Insight: How to hire the right team player

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:13:18 MDT

Business Insight: How to hire the right team player

By Dawn House The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 11:13AM MDT

Bruce Piasecki, author of “Doing More with Teams: The New Way to Winning,” says in a global economy even the most brilliant individual cannot compete with a cohesive, high-functioning team. Why not look for the best performer among applicants? In this swift and severe new world, companies cannot afford bad hires. Owners and captains must select the most workable team possible for efficiency, cost-competitiveness and long-term survival. That means choosing loyal, inventive team players who ...