His regime abandoned (or arrested) the Sahwa militias who had fought al‑Qaida, detained thousands of Sunnis without trial, killed dozens of peaceful protesters, and appointed loyalists rather than competent officers to the army.
Instead, it's about founding startups, or in this case, new venture firms with fresh perspectives that connect with founders looking for a friend on their board rather than competent but mature directors who were older than their grandparents.
And if anyone wants to blame a single person for Lehman's demise -- well, in my view, after Fuld, it is Joe Gregory who promoted all the wrong people (loyalists to him, rather than competent financiers), punished dissent with backstabbing and was more interested in telling everyone about his lavish lifestyle than managing the firm.
Both increased maternal depression and life events increased the odds of girls being categorized as resilient rather than competent.
Finally, as maternal depression and life events increased, so too did the likelihood of boys being categorized as resilient rather than competent.
Rather, becoming competent at realist evaluation involves acquiring the ability to think, reflect and interpret data in a way that is resonant with realist philosophy and principles.
"After the Fall" has been limited by its own premise, which might explain why the work here is generally competent rather than great — or, for the seasoned art viewer, looks academic rather than something befitting a new era in Europe's political history.
The English team was seen as competent, rather than brilliant.
There were a few excursions into jazz too: tasteful, competent, rather dull.
So, when choosing a course, bear that in mind: excel at one thing rather than being competent at five.
