Empirical research has consistently shown that that the factor most strongly associated with successful product development is "the existence of a high-quality, rigorous new product process: one that emphasizes up-front homework, tough Go/Kill decision points, sharp early product definition, and flexibility" [ 18].
Instead, the suits say, the seminars were taught by unqualified instructors and were designed to extract as much money from attendees as possible, urging them to max out credit cards and using high-pressure sales tactics that emphasized "up-selling" attendees to get them to buy more expensive course offerings.
The present method adopts a bottom-up approach that emphasizes on understanding the local context and building on it.
The accounts were hacked while President Obama gave a speech in Washington that emphasized beefing up cybersecurity for online shoppers and redoubling efforts to guard against massive data breaches.
She finally raised $1.8 million in March 2008 from angel investors including Golden Seeds, a fund that emphasizes investing in start-ups led by women.
Many have argued that the SSRI drugs are overused, in part due to hyped-up marketing that emphasizes positive studies while downplaying negative ones.
At the Network of Executive Women, we believe in a "top down, bottom up" approach that emphasizes leadership development and opportunity for women, and — perhaps more important — the commitment of C-suite leaders who will drive policies, programs and a corporate culture that support women's leadership.
Then there are also more mundane considerations that, clearly, someone thought it a priority to emphasize up front.
Her image was considered with more care; although she continued to play character roles, she was often filmed in close-ups that emphasized her distinctive eyes.
Nevertheless, Jets Coach Eric Mangini cued up video Wednesday that emphasized the Bills' tendency to swarm the ball, forcing turnovers even after they had given up yards on the play.
You may end up with schools that emphasize test-taking, not genuine learning.
