The document discusses tailoring risk management solutions to individual clients' unique needs and business objectives. It emphasizes understanding each client, assessing their industry, business goals and risk tolerance to design customized coverage. It also stresses regularly evaluating and updating solutions as client needs and market conditions change over time. Gallagher provides expertise across many industries and globally through their large network of offices worldwide.
This document discusses bolted connections and their design. It describes two types of bolted connections - bearing type and friction grip type. For bearing type bolts, it distinguishes between unfinished black bolts and finished turned bolts. It then defines key terminology used in bolted connections like pitch, gauge distance, and edge distance. The document provides formulas to calculate the design strength of bolts in shear and bearing. It also discusses the design of high strength friction grip bolts. Examples are given to demonstrate the design of lap joints and double cover butt joints using bolted connections.
This document discusses moment of inertia, which is a property of an object's shape that represents its resistance to changes in motion. It defines moment of inertia as the second moment of a force or area. The document explains how to calculate the moment of inertia of different beam sections using thin strips and the parallel axis theorem. It also discusses finding the neutral axis, which is the axis where compressive and tensile forces balance. Sample problems are provided to demonstrate calculating moment of inertia for different laminate shapes.
This document discusses the design of singly and doubly reinforced concrete T-beams. It provides definitions of effective flange width for T-beams based on ACI 318 specifications. The document describes how to analyze T-beams as rectangular or T-shaped sections depending on the location of the neutral axis. It presents methods for calculating the nominal moment capacity for T-beams based on whether the neutral axis is within the flange or web. Limitations on reinforcement ratios for flanges are also provided.
The document discusses the balanced cantilever method of bridge construction. It begins by explaining that this method is used for bridges with spans between 50-250m, and involves attaching precast or cast-in-place segments in an alternating manner from each end of cantilevers supported by piers. This method is well-suited for irregular spans, congested sites, and environmentally sensitive areas. It also discusses advantages like determinacy and reduced cracking risks. The document then goes into detail about construction sequences, member proportioning, superstructure types, and analysis of a specific balanced cantilever bridge in Kochi, India.
1) Two-way slabs are slabs that require reinforcement in two directions because bending occurs in both the longitudinal and transverse directions when the ratio of longest span to shortest span is less than 2.
2) The document discusses various types of two-way slabs and design methods, focusing on the direct design method (DDM).
3) Using the DDM, the total factored load is first calculated, then the total factored moment is distributed to positive and negative moments. The moments are further distributed to column and middle strips using factors that consider the slab and beam properties.
1) A large landslide occurred in the village of Malin, India on July 30th, 2014, effectively wiping out the village. Around 40 houses were buried and 28 bodies had been recovered, but up to 150 people were still believed to be buried.
2) Heavy monsoon rainfall in the preceding days was the trigger for the landslide. Up to 600mm of rain may have fallen in the area. Speculation about potential contributing factors included a nearby dam and deforestation.
3) The landslide struck early in the morning while residents were asleep. It killed at least 151 people and buried between 160-200 people in 44 houses. Rescue efforts were difficult due to continuing rains.
This document discusses bolted connections and their design. It describes two types of bolted connections - bearing type and friction grip type. For bearing type bolts, it distinguishes between unfinished black bolts and finished turned bolts. It then defines key terminology used in bolted connections like pitch, gauge distance, and edge distance. The document provides formulas to calculate the design strength of bolts in shear and bearing. It also discusses the design of high strength friction grip bolts. Examples are given to demonstrate the design of lap joints and double cover butt joints using bolted connections.
This document discusses moment of inertia, which is a property of an object's shape that represents its resistance to changes in motion. It defines moment of inertia as the second moment of a force or area. The document explains how to calculate the moment of inertia of different beam sections using thin strips and the parallel axis theorem. It also discusses finding the neutral axis, which is the axis where compressive and tensile forces balance. Sample problems are provided to demonstrate calculating moment of inertia for different laminate shapes.
This document discusses the design of singly and doubly reinforced concrete T-beams. It provides definitions of effective flange width for T-beams based on ACI 318 specifications. The document describes how to analyze T-beams as rectangular or T-shaped sections depending on the location of the neutral axis. It presents methods for calculating the nominal moment capacity for T-beams based on whether the neutral axis is within the flange or web. Limitations on reinforcement ratios for flanges are also provided.
The document discusses the balanced cantilever method of bridge construction. It begins by explaining that this method is used for bridges with spans between 50-250m, and involves attaching precast or cast-in-place segments in an alternating manner from each end of cantilevers supported by piers. This method is well-suited for irregular spans, congested sites, and environmentally sensitive areas. It also discusses advantages like determinacy and reduced cracking risks. The document then goes into detail about construction sequences, member proportioning, superstructure types, and analysis of a specific balanced cantilever bridge in Kochi, India.
1) Two-way slabs are slabs that require reinforcement in two directions because bending occurs in both the longitudinal and transverse directions when the ratio of longest span to shortest span is less than 2.
2) The document discusses various types of two-way slabs and design methods, focusing on the direct design method (DDM).
3) Using the DDM, the total factored load is first calculated, then the total factored moment is distributed to positive and negative moments. The moments are further distributed to column and middle strips using factors that consider the slab and beam properties.
1) A large landslide occurred in the village of Malin, India on July 30th, 2014, effectively wiping out the village. Around 40 houses were buried and 28 bodies had been recovered, but up to 150 people were still believed to be buried.
2) Heavy monsoon rainfall in the preceding days was the trigger for the landslide. Up to 600mm of rain may have fallen in the area. Speculation about potential contributing factors included a nearby dam and deforestation.
3) The landslide struck early in the morning while residents were asleep. It killed at least 151 people and buried between 160-200 people in 44 houses. Rescue efforts were difficult due to continuing rains.
This document provides an overview of the course MAB1053 Bridge Engineering Introduction. The key points are:
1. The course objectives are to identify types of bridges, perform basic calculations for bridge loading and analysis, and perform basic design of prestressed concrete bridge elements.
2. The course content includes introduction to bridges, bridge substructure elements, bridge loading, bridge superstructure analysis methods, and prestressed concrete bridge design.
3. The course schedule outlines the topics to be covered each week by the lecturers, including bridge types, loading, substructure, superstructure analysis, and prestressed concrete design.
The moment distribution method can be used to analyze statically indeterminate beams and frames. It involves solving the linear equations obtained in the slope-deflection method through successive approximations. The key aspects of the method are:
1. Stiffness factor is defined as the moment required to produce a unit rotation at a point, and is used to relate moments and rotations.
2. Carry-over factor is the ratio of the moment induced at the far end of a propped cantilever to the moment applied at the near end.
3. Distribution factor is the ratio of a member's stiffness factor to the sum of stiffnesses of members meeting at a joint, and is used to distribute an
Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) is used to calculate the total steel required for building construction. It organizes reinforcement bars by structural element and provides details like bar location, marking, size, quantity, and shape. BBS has evolved over time with taller buildings, increased steel usage, and outdated recommendations. A BBS example is provided for a column, calculating bar requirements and properties like cutting length, total length, and weight based on standards. Proper BBS preparation helps estimate costs, improve construction quality, and minimize steel waste.
This document discusses the slope-deflection method for analyzing beams and frames. It provides the theory and equations of the slope-deflection method. Examples are included to demonstrate how to use the method to determine support reactions, member end moments, and draw bending moment and shear force diagrams.
This document provides an overview of design in reinforced concrete according to BS 8110. It discusses the basic materials used - concrete and steel reinforcement - and their properties. It describes two limit states for design: ultimate limit state considering failure, and serviceability limit state considering deflection and cracking. Key aspects of beam design are summarized, including types of beams, design for bending and shear resistance, and limiting deflection. Reinforcement detailing rules are also briefly covered. Design examples are provided to illustrate bending and shear design of beams.
This document discusses the Wood-Armer method for designing reinforced concrete slabs to resist calculated bending moments. It provides recommendations for determining design moments (Mx*, My*) to size the bottom and top reinforcement. The design moments account for twisting moments (Mxy) in addition to bending moments (Mx, My). An example calculation is shown for a simply supported slab where design moments are calculated at various points and change based on location. Reinforcement requirements also change across the slab depending on the design moments.
The document discusses cable suspension bridges. It provides an introduction that describes the key components of a suspension bridge, including two main cables that are anchored and pass over towers, suspending the central deck. It then covers various topics related to suspension bridge design and construction, such as the different types of bridges, components, use of anchorages, evolution of the design, structural analysis and loads, construction sequence, software used, potential structural failures, examples of bridges in India, and advantages and disadvantages.
The basic components and parts of a bridge include the superstructure, bearings, and substructure. The superstructure includes the deck and girders that support the roadway. Bearings allow movement between the superstructure and substructure and transmit loads. The substructure includes piers, abutments, and foundations that support the superstructure and transfer loads to the ground. Piers are vertical structures that support spans while abutments retain earth at the ends of the bridge and transfer loads into the ground. Foundations distribute bridge loads evenly into the soil or rock.
Deduction of opening , Number of bars and Bar Bending SchedulingYash Patel
This document provides information about the quantities required for reinforced concrete beam. It includes:
(a) The reinforced concrete quantity is 1.14 cubic meters and formwork quantity is 10 square meters.
(b) The total weight of steel is calculated as 158.68 kilograms which includes straight bars, bent up bars, anchor bars and stirrups.
(c) A bar bending schedule is prepared listing the bar details like diameter, shape, length, number, total length and weight.
(d) The percentage of steel with respect to concrete is calculated as 12.08%
In 3 sentences, this summary covers the key aspects of the document which are the quantities of concrete and
This document discusses the working stress design method for analyzing and designing reinforced concrete beams. It provides equations for determining internal forces, tensile steel ratio, neutral axis depth, and flexural stresses. It also covers topics such as balanced steel ratio, under/over reinforced sections, minimum concrete cover/bar spacing, and designing rectangular and cantilever beams. Doubly reinforced beams are discussed for cases where the cross section dimensions are restricted and the external moment exceeds the section's moment capacity.
The document discusses columns, which are structural members that primarily carry axial compressive loads. It defines short columns that do not require consideration of lateral buckling and slender columns that do. It describes uniaxially loaded columns that experience either axial load alone or combined axial and bending load about one axis. It provides examples of column cross-sections and outlines the process for designing uniaxial reinforced concrete columns according to ACI code provisions. This includes calculating load and moment capacities, determining reinforcement ratios from design charts, and checking capacities against demands with safety factors.
The document discusses three methods for analyzing trusses: the method of joints, method of sections, and graphical (Maxwell's diagram) method. The method of joints involves isolating each joint as a free body diagram and using equilibrium equations to solve for unknown member forces. The method of sections uses equilibrium equations applied to portions of the truss cut off by an imaginary section through several members. Maxwell's diagram method constructs force polygons representing the forces at each joint to graphically determine member forces.
Grillage Analysis of T-Beam bridge, Box culvert and their Limit State Design; components of Bridges and loads acting on bridges are presented in this slide.
Workshop under the Capacity Building Programme of the Southern Road Connectivity Project / Expressway Connectivity Improvement Plan Project, March 2016
This document contains a question bank for the subject Design of Bridges taught in the second semester at Valliammai Engineering College. It includes questions divided into parts A, B and C covering two units - short span bridges and design principles of long span RC bridges. The questions test different cognitive levels ranging from remember to evaluate and cover topics such as types of bridges, loading standards, design of slab bridges, box girder bridges, balanced cantilever bridges, arch bridges and box culverts. Design problems related to the analysis and design of bridges under different loadings are also included.
This document discusses trusses, which are triangular frameworks used to span long distances efficiently. There are two main types - plane trusses where members lie in one plane, and space trusses where members are oriented in three dimensions. Trusses are used in roofs, floors, walls, and bridges to efficiently resist loads through axial member forces. Different truss configurations are used depending on the application and span, including pitched roof, parallel chord, and trapezoidal trusses. Truss members can be rolled steel sections or built-up, with connections made through bolting, welding, or gusset plates.
Suspension bridges have evolved over time through various innovations:
1) Early bridges used ropes and chains that were later replaced by stronger steel cables
2) Advances allowed building foundations underwater and constructing taller towers for longer spans
3) Later bridges had to withstand forces like wind and earthquakes, leading to designs that added stiffness and flexibility
4) Modern construction involves building tower foundations, spinning main cables between anchorages, attaching vertical cables to the deck, and lifting deck sections into place section-by-section.
This document discusses using multimedia tools to enhance collaboration in a theater class. It notes that currently collaboration is limited due to only having one copy of scripts and revisions requiring more paper. The challenges are to improve collaboration, writing skills, save paper, and be prepared for a campus shutdown. The proposed solution is to project scripts and documents, use public editable documents, videoconferencing, and other 21st century communication tools to avoid expenses, waste, and go green. This allows for more attention, collaboration, and imagining the future of the art form, while challenging the teacher to rethink teaching methods.
Tracy Poon Tambascia: Multimedia in Graduate School for Education AdministratorsEducational Technologies
Dr. Tracy Poon Tambascia presented on using visual narratives in case study development at the Teaching with Technology Conference on May 6, 2013. She discussed assigning students in the MEd PASA program, which focuses on student affairs and services careers, a case study to complete using a visual narrative format by working in small teams. Students were given general guidance on planning and sequencing, links to VoiceThread tutorials, and worked on their case studies outside of class before presenting them.
This document provides an overview of the course MAB1053 Bridge Engineering Introduction. The key points are:
1. The course objectives are to identify types of bridges, perform basic calculations for bridge loading and analysis, and perform basic design of prestressed concrete bridge elements.
2. The course content includes introduction to bridges, bridge substructure elements, bridge loading, bridge superstructure analysis methods, and prestressed concrete bridge design.
3. The course schedule outlines the topics to be covered each week by the lecturers, including bridge types, loading, substructure, superstructure analysis, and prestressed concrete design.
The moment distribution method can be used to analyze statically indeterminate beams and frames. It involves solving the linear equations obtained in the slope-deflection method through successive approximations. The key aspects of the method are:
1. Stiffness factor is defined as the moment required to produce a unit rotation at a point, and is used to relate moments and rotations.
2. Carry-over factor is the ratio of the moment induced at the far end of a propped cantilever to the moment applied at the near end.
3. Distribution factor is the ratio of a member's stiffness factor to the sum of stiffnesses of members meeting at a joint, and is used to distribute an
Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) is used to calculate the total steel required for building construction. It organizes reinforcement bars by structural element and provides details like bar location, marking, size, quantity, and shape. BBS has evolved over time with taller buildings, increased steel usage, and outdated recommendations. A BBS example is provided for a column, calculating bar requirements and properties like cutting length, total length, and weight based on standards. Proper BBS preparation helps estimate costs, improve construction quality, and minimize steel waste.
This document discusses the slope-deflection method for analyzing beams and frames. It provides the theory and equations of the slope-deflection method. Examples are included to demonstrate how to use the method to determine support reactions, member end moments, and draw bending moment and shear force diagrams.
This document provides an overview of design in reinforced concrete according to BS 8110. It discusses the basic materials used - concrete and steel reinforcement - and their properties. It describes two limit states for design: ultimate limit state considering failure, and serviceability limit state considering deflection and cracking. Key aspects of beam design are summarized, including types of beams, design for bending and shear resistance, and limiting deflection. Reinforcement detailing rules are also briefly covered. Design examples are provided to illustrate bending and shear design of beams.
This document discusses the Wood-Armer method for designing reinforced concrete slabs to resist calculated bending moments. It provides recommendations for determining design moments (Mx*, My*) to size the bottom and top reinforcement. The design moments account for twisting moments (Mxy) in addition to bending moments (Mx, My). An example calculation is shown for a simply supported slab where design moments are calculated at various points and change based on location. Reinforcement requirements also change across the slab depending on the design moments.
The document discusses cable suspension bridges. It provides an introduction that describes the key components of a suspension bridge, including two main cables that are anchored and pass over towers, suspending the central deck. It then covers various topics related to suspension bridge design and construction, such as the different types of bridges, components, use of anchorages, evolution of the design, structural analysis and loads, construction sequence, software used, potential structural failures, examples of bridges in India, and advantages and disadvantages.
The basic components and parts of a bridge include the superstructure, bearings, and substructure. The superstructure includes the deck and girders that support the roadway. Bearings allow movement between the superstructure and substructure and transmit loads. The substructure includes piers, abutments, and foundations that support the superstructure and transfer loads to the ground. Piers are vertical structures that support spans while abutments retain earth at the ends of the bridge and transfer loads into the ground. Foundations distribute bridge loads evenly into the soil or rock.
Deduction of opening , Number of bars and Bar Bending SchedulingYash Patel
This document provides information about the quantities required for reinforced concrete beam. It includes:
(a) The reinforced concrete quantity is 1.14 cubic meters and formwork quantity is 10 square meters.
(b) The total weight of steel is calculated as 158.68 kilograms which includes straight bars, bent up bars, anchor bars and stirrups.
(c) A bar bending schedule is prepared listing the bar details like diameter, shape, length, number, total length and weight.
(d) The percentage of steel with respect to concrete is calculated as 12.08%
In 3 sentences, this summary covers the key aspects of the document which are the quantities of concrete and
This document discusses the working stress design method for analyzing and designing reinforced concrete beams. It provides equations for determining internal forces, tensile steel ratio, neutral axis depth, and flexural stresses. It also covers topics such as balanced steel ratio, under/over reinforced sections, minimum concrete cover/bar spacing, and designing rectangular and cantilever beams. Doubly reinforced beams are discussed for cases where the cross section dimensions are restricted and the external moment exceeds the section's moment capacity.
The document discusses columns, which are structural members that primarily carry axial compressive loads. It defines short columns that do not require consideration of lateral buckling and slender columns that do. It describes uniaxially loaded columns that experience either axial load alone or combined axial and bending load about one axis. It provides examples of column cross-sections and outlines the process for designing uniaxial reinforced concrete columns according to ACI code provisions. This includes calculating load and moment capacities, determining reinforcement ratios from design charts, and checking capacities against demands with safety factors.
The document discusses three methods for analyzing trusses: the method of joints, method of sections, and graphical (Maxwell's diagram) method. The method of joints involves isolating each joint as a free body diagram and using equilibrium equations to solve for unknown member forces. The method of sections uses equilibrium equations applied to portions of the truss cut off by an imaginary section through several members. Maxwell's diagram method constructs force polygons representing the forces at each joint to graphically determine member forces.
Grillage Analysis of T-Beam bridge, Box culvert and their Limit State Design; components of Bridges and loads acting on bridges are presented in this slide.
Workshop under the Capacity Building Programme of the Southern Road Connectivity Project / Expressway Connectivity Improvement Plan Project, March 2016
This document contains a question bank for the subject Design of Bridges taught in the second semester at Valliammai Engineering College. It includes questions divided into parts A, B and C covering two units - short span bridges and design principles of long span RC bridges. The questions test different cognitive levels ranging from remember to evaluate and cover topics such as types of bridges, loading standards, design of slab bridges, box girder bridges, balanced cantilever bridges, arch bridges and box culverts. Design problems related to the analysis and design of bridges under different loadings are also included.
This document discusses trusses, which are triangular frameworks used to span long distances efficiently. There are two main types - plane trusses where members lie in one plane, and space trusses where members are oriented in three dimensions. Trusses are used in roofs, floors, walls, and bridges to efficiently resist loads through axial member forces. Different truss configurations are used depending on the application and span, including pitched roof, parallel chord, and trapezoidal trusses. Truss members can be rolled steel sections or built-up, with connections made through bolting, welding, or gusset plates.
Suspension bridges have evolved over time through various innovations:
1) Early bridges used ropes and chains that were later replaced by stronger steel cables
2) Advances allowed building foundations underwater and constructing taller towers for longer spans
3) Later bridges had to withstand forces like wind and earthquakes, leading to designs that added stiffness and flexibility
4) Modern construction involves building tower foundations, spinning main cables between anchorages, attaching vertical cables to the deck, and lifting deck sections into place section-by-section.
This document discusses using multimedia tools to enhance collaboration in a theater class. It notes that currently collaboration is limited due to only having one copy of scripts and revisions requiring more paper. The challenges are to improve collaboration, writing skills, save paper, and be prepared for a campus shutdown. The proposed solution is to project scripts and documents, use public editable documents, videoconferencing, and other 21st century communication tools to avoid expenses, waste, and go green. This allows for more attention, collaboration, and imagining the future of the art form, while challenging the teacher to rethink teaching methods.
Tracy Poon Tambascia: Multimedia in Graduate School for Education AdministratorsEducational Technologies
Dr. Tracy Poon Tambascia presented on using visual narratives in case study development at the Teaching with Technology Conference on May 6, 2013. She discussed assigning students in the MEd PASA program, which focuses on student affairs and services careers, a case study to complete using a visual narrative format by working in small teams. Students were given general guidance on planning and sequencing, links to VoiceThread tutorials, and worked on their case studies outside of class before presenting them.
Reconstructing and Customizing the American Language Institute (ALI) Program ...Educational Technologies
Presentation by:
Jim Valentine, Director, ALI
Tessy Tzoytzoyrakos, Master Lecturer, ALI
Eric Roth, Master Lecturer, ALI
Jim Cunningham, Program Manager, ALI
Director of Learning Environments at USC Joseph Cevetello presents an update on progress redesigning some key learning environments (labs and classrooms): strategies and results.
Streamlining online course design for a better student experience with Katsuhiko “Kirk” Oda, Lecturer and
Susan H. Kamei, Associate Director of USC's Spatial Sciences Institute Graduate Programs in Geographic Information Science & Technology.
The USC Viterbi iPodia Program leverages three major trends in education: the rise of massive open online courses, the growing role of technology in learning, and increasing globalization. The iPodia Program promotes interactive, inverted, and international learning through online discussions and virtual classrooms connecting students across USC, Technion, and Aachen University. It aims to complement massive open online courses by providing contextual knowledge and mutual understanding gained through interactions with global peers.
This document discusses leveraging social media for students and scholars. It provides definitions of social media and outlines an upcoming event on collaboration across learning environments in February. The document also summarizes a presentation on the role of social media in social learning and education. Social media is important for students and job seekers as employers consider social media interactions. Specific social media platforms can also be used for personal branding, networking, and career opportunities.
The document discusses using technology to incorporate 21st century skills into classroom instruction. It notes that while instructors want to use more technology, they may feel intimidated or unsure where to begin. The solution presented is for instructors to require students to use technology with existing assignments. Examples of assignments that integrate technology include using Prezi, comics, and cartoons for presentations. Specific online tools are provided for creating Prezis, comics, and cartoons. Student examples from graduate education courses demonstrate how they have used these tools in their own class presentations.
This document provides information on the Specialty Manufacturers Program from USI, a commercial insurance and employee benefits brokerage firm. The program offers specialized insurance solutions for manufacturers, including coverage for property & stock throughput, product liability, recalls, and various other commercial policies. It also includes employee benefit solutions. USI positions itself as an expert advisor for manufacturers, with deep industry expertise to develop tailored insurance programs.
Do any of the below statements apply to you?
1. I am in the early, startup phase of building a business
2. I am trying to scale an established business
3. I am working towards an exit
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, Dragon Argent ran an online webinar - Enterprise Value as a Framework for Growth. We’re sharing the presentation for business owners and management team.
The webinar was hosted by James Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer and Strategy Advisor at Dragon Argent. James has previously started, scaled, and exited his own business and now advises clients at Dragon Argent on how to grow their business, avoiding some common pitfalls along the way. In the webinar, James covered:
• What is Enterprise Value and why is it important?
• When to start thinking about Enterprise Value
• Enterprise Value as a Framework for Growth
• The 3 Drivers of Enterprise Value
• Realising Enterprise Value: Exits & Disposals
The webinar covers a very broad range of considerations that founders and entrepreneurs have to consider when building a valuable business, from go-to-market strategy, corporate structure, accounting best practices and risk management. It will provide leaders with the ability to build simple, effective plans to increase the holistic value of their business as they grow and move towards an investment round or exit.
We hope this is a valuable resource.
USI Retail Wholesale Distribution ProgramLeedsunited40
This document provides information on the specialty retail, wholesale, and distribution insurance and employee benefits program offered by USI. The program offers comprehensive commercial insurance including property and liability coverage as well as employee benefits. USI has over 50,000 clients and is the largest privately held brokerage in the US specializing in these industries. They have local offices nationwide and deep expertise in risks facing specialty retail and distribution businesses.
The document summarizes a consulting company called Rudra Alliance that helps engineering MSME companies increase their business turnover. Rudra Alliance bridges the business development needs of these companies by promoting their engineering products to large companies in various industries like oil and gas, chemicals, power, and more. The company's vision is to provide sustainable business solutions and growth to its clients through business strategies, excellence practices, and international representation.
The document outlines an agenda for developing an effective product business case. It discusses the importance of justifying new product investments through a business case that articulates market research findings, quantifies risks, and provides a financial model. An ideal business case addresses upside and downside potential, is well-researched and conservative, and answers questions about needs, customers, alternatives, success measurement, and resources. It includes elements such as objectives, market analysis, customer profiles, development plans, and financial projections. An effective business case is used to gain commitment, resources, and guidance throughout the product development process.
Daymark Advisors presented an overview of their company and the SMART toolkit. Daymark is a consulting firm serving the insurance and benefits sectors [SENTENCE 1]. They described Daymark's services including strategic consulting, M&A advisory services, and an online toolkit called SMART for benefits professionals [SENTENCE 2]. SMART includes strategic planning and sales management tools to help users sell more products and services [SENTENCE 3].
Deciding to buy an existing practice as a strategic growth initiative can be very rewarding and a rapid way to grow a revenue base. Planning and preparing are essential for a successful outcome. This PPT tries to outline the process of finding a suitable candidate firm as well as walk through the stages ad steps between and initial meeting and a signed contract. Good luck if this is a direction you are considering - keep pragmatism and analysis in front of enthusiasm and desire and you can be very successful.
Assure Recruitment is a specialist recruitment firm for the insurance and investment industries in Ireland. They source talent through their knowledge of these industries and networks as well as comprehensive research. They provide recruitment services including contingent recruitment, executive search, and psychometric testing. Their consultants have experience in these industries to understand client needs.
5 Medical Distribution Strategies Doomed to Fail in 2012Gunter Wessels
The document discusses 5 medical distribution strategies that are doomed to fail in 2012: 1) portfolio expansion through acquiring new brands, 2) focusing on high-volume products, 3) overly focusing on manufacturers and specific product lines, 4) private label products, and 5) an overreliance on features and benefits in sales and marketing. It provides analysis of why each strategy is likely to fail and recommendations for more effective alternatives, such as maintaining focus on core expertise, specializing in hard-to-find products, and selling services that solve customer problems.
Gallagher was ranked #1 in overall client satisfaction among the five largest brokers in a survey of more than 700 clients. They placed first or second in every category, including being most likely to be recommended. Gallagher also ranked #1 in 10 other categories measuring understanding needs, ethicality, transparency, follow-up, knowledge, flexibility, innovation, visit frequency, global coordination, and thought leadership. Gallagher was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2012 for operating at the highest ethical standards.
Objectives
• Why should you lead innovation within your company?
• What should you do to encourage innovation?
• How do you harness the power of innovation to increase your company’s value and minimize risk?
Description
Innovation is a central element of business growth strategy within companies that aim to generate added value for their customers, the company itself, and other stakeholders. While many company executives and business leaders agree that in order for their companies to survive today’s increasingly global marketplace, they must face the unpleasant truth that there may have to be fundamental changes in who they are, what they do, and how they do it. Few executives feel their companies are good at the specific processes and tactics frequently tied to successful innovation, such as generating breakthrough ideas, selecting the right ideas, prototyping, and developing business cases. We will provide insights to help you define and implement a process to drive innovation within your company using a sustainable approach to ignite business growth.
The speaker will discuss how you can leverage innovation as a resource to help shape a better future for your company’s growth and your career. These insights will help you increase creativity, nurture collaboration and lead activities to transform innovation to profit. He will identify the value of innovation, methodologies, and concrete steps you can take to foster innovation within your company.
Who Should Attend
This discussion is for entrepreneurs, business owners, company executives and senior managers who want to increase their company’s value and accelerate their professional careers by leading product innovation efforts.
Connect with me via LinkedIn at http://linkd.in/hdelcastillo with comments or questions regarding this topic.
Contact me for more information regarding AIPMM membership or training courses planned in your area.
Let me know how I can help you create and implement a product strategy and product planning process to successfully grow your business.
Structuring for success - Developing a dynamic structure for your marketing t...B2B Marketing
With marketing evolving rapidly in response to adoption of emerging digital communication techniques and changing buyer behaviour, it's imperative that the skill set of the marketing function evolves too, to reflect this and to enable the brand to compete effectively in the digital age.
Furthermore, marketing must be able to concisely communicate and report on the value of what they are delivering for the organisation, to all departments and particularly to the board. Fresh from delivering Deloitte's Olympics sponsorship, brand and marketing director Annabel Pritchard will focus on how to build a marketing function that's fit for purpose and structured around delivering clear and measurable business benefits. This session will cover:
•Structuring the team - ensuring a dynamic mix of specialisms across the marketing function
•Managing and nurturing the marketing team - encouraging learning and skills development
•Raising the profile of marketing - reporting value to the Board and championing the value of marketing across the business.
Standard Edge is a consulting firm that provides business advisory services to small businesses. With over 20 years of experience, they offer personalized consulting services and competitive pricing. Their services include developing business strategies and plans, providing business health checks, and advising on areas like profit growth, networking, negotiations, and business stress. Clients can expect regular meetings and discussions to understand their operations and goals. Standard Edge takes a long-term approach to client relationships. Previous clients praised Standard Edge for helping increase their revenue through negotiations and restructuring their operations to improve profits within six months.
RSA offers Errors & Omissions (E&O) professional liability insurance for companies large and small. They have a proven track record in E&O insurance and take a disciplined underwriting approach with deep technical expertise. Their in-house claims handling and exceptional service allows them to quickly respond to clients' needs. RSA provides customized E&O coverage for over 90 classes of business, with flexibility to package it as standalone coverage or combined with other lines. They have a large underwriting capacity of up to $20 million to meet various coverage needs.
Organizational structure for your businessMarc Parham
This document discusses structuring a business, including managing internal and external environments. It addresses organizational structure, legal structures like LLCs and corporations. Managing the internal environment includes human resources issues like ensuring communication, balancing schedules to reduce stress, and setting employee duties, tasks and responsibilities. Managing the external environment involves government agencies' impact and how to work with them. Effective management and developing a strong business team are also discussed.
The document provides guidance on how to write an executive summary within 24 hours. It emphasizes that the executive summary should clearly identify the problem being solved and how the solution creates value for customers. It also stresses that the summary must be well-organized, written in plain language, and pitch the problem and solution on the same page to efficiently convey the business idea to investors and other stakeholders. The document outlines key elements to include in an executive summary, such as the type of business, problem/opportunity, technology/solution, management team, business strategy, and financial projections.
Understand the Value of Your Insurance BrokerageMercer Capital
Understanding how insurance agencies and brokerages are actually valued may help you understand how to grow the value of your business and maximize your return when it comes time to sell. The purpose of this whitepaper is to provide an informative overview regarding the valuation of insurance brokerages and agencies.
ARDIZ Business Consulting specializes in providing strategic consulting services to help clients achieve growth. They work with businesses of all sizes across various industries. Their services include business planning, development, strategy, mentoring, sales, marketing, and technology. They have decades of experience working with clients globally to solve challenges and improve performance.
This document summarizes the commercial insurance options offered by National Advisors Group, an insurance broker. It outlines various types of commercial insurance policies like general liability, workers compensation, commercial property, commercial auto, errors and omissions, excess liability, business owners policy, and commercial flood. It encourages businesses to contact National Advisors Group for a free consultation to design a customized commercial insurance plan to protect their business and avoid potential losses. National Advisors Group works with A-rated carriers and provides a personalized approach to selecting the best insurance options suited to each business's unique needs.
Mercer Capital | How to Value Your Insurance Brokerage (2018)Mercer Capital
Understanding how insurance agencies and brokerages are actually valued may help you understand how to grow the value of your business and maximize your return when it comes time to sell. The purpose of this whitepaper is to provide an informative overview regarding the valuation of insurance brokerages and agencies.
Transition Slide for the first section of the presentation.
Narrative Your business is unique. It may appear similar to your competitors, but your business has its own specific dynamics that are unique to it (give examples). You are unique. Your personal tolerance for risk is going to be different than the guy next to you. It’s human nature. Just because the average business like yours has a general risk exposure index of X, that doesn’t mean you will be comfortable with that level. Your risk management solution must take that into account. If your business is unique and your risk tolerance is unique, it stands to reason that your risk management requirements end up being unique, too. Right? I’d like to tell you that I’ve got a plug-and-play risk management solution for you. Wouldn’t that be great? Easy for me. But it wouldn’t be good for you. Your risk management solution must be tailored to all of these variables (point them out in the diagram). And that’s what Arthur J. Gallagher does best. Tailored risk management solutions.
Open up dialog right off the bat. Talk about known client wants, needs and requirements if you know them. Then take the opportunity to query them about what other paint points they may have that you may not have covered. If their requirements and needs aren’t known, just take this time to ask them about what they may be. This tactic helps position Gallagher and you as a client centric. We want to know, and will dive deep into, what our clients need so we can better tailor their solutions.
There are 6 basic phases to working with a client in tailoring a solution. This slide is intended to set proper expectations about how we learn about the client, apply our industry and coverage expertise, and ultimately craft a tailored solution for them.
Gallagher is regularly highlighted as a leader in client service and client satisfaction. Our ongoing commitment to client stewardship sets us apart from other brokers. The highlighted areas are just a few of the ways we ensure our clients are kept constantly informed about changes outside their company, and help keep Gallagher informed about the clients ever-changing needs.
This slide show the global reach and power of Gallagher. Alternatively, if this is not of interest to the client, this slide can be moved to the appendix.
Wrap up. Ask for the business. Thank client for their time.