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	<title>Point B: Point of View</title>
	<link>http://www.pointb.com/</link>
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	<dc:language>en</dc:language>
	<dc:creator>lowen@pointb.com</dc:creator>
	<dc:rights>Copyright 2012</dc:rights>
	<dc:date>2012-02-23T11:48:15+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Winning the Technology Selection Game</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/winning-the-technology-selection-game</link>
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	  <description><![CDATA[When it's you against your vendors, learn five key strategies for winning.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>IT Consulting, Strategy &amp; Transformation</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2012-02-23T11:48:15+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Medical Device Data Systems</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/medical-device-data-systems</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/medical-device-data-systems#When:17:29:16Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[In its final ruling on Medical Device Data Systems, the FDA indicates that a risk analysis should be completed, making it in your best interests to take this step.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Healthcare, Regulatory Compliance &amp; Risk Management Consulting</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2012-01-09T17:29:16+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>The Road to Meaningful Use is not Straight and Narrow</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-road-to-meaningful-use-is-not-straight-and-narrow</link>
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	  <description><![CDATA[Achieving Meaningful Use alone won’t give you a competitive advantage; using it as a driver to achieve meaningful results will.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Healthcare, Regulatory Compliance &amp; Risk Management Consulting</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2012-01-06T14:09:29+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Where will Point B take you?</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/where-will-point-b-take-you</link>
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	  <description><![CDATA[Whether it's working at a desk or traveling to far-off locations to learn more about the business, you get to decide where Point B will take you.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Work We Do</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-12-29T17:18:55+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Helping North Pole Toy Factory Get Lean</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/helping-north-pole-toy-factory-get-lean</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/helping-north-pole-toy-factory-get-lean#When:04:42:30Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Our Point B team helped us broaden our thinking beyond the details of the shop floor to really understand our operations, with a focus on how we support the overall mission of this organization, bringing joy to children throughout the world.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Lean</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-12-15T04:42:30+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Is Lean Earning Its Keep?</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/is-lean-earning-its-keep</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/is-lean-earning-its-keep#When:21:16:13Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Once a radical notion, Lean methodology is now mainstream in many organizations. Has it lost any of its impact along the way? What does a well-functioning Lean team look like? Here’s what you need to know now to spot the symptoms of a sub-optimal Lean team and develop a high-level roadmap to course-correct as needed. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Lean</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-11-11T21:16:13+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Lean CIO</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/lean-cio</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/lean-cio#When:17:57:45Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[It is unfortunate that many IT organizations are perceived by the business as an expensive cost center that is relegated to fixing system outages and planning upgrades. To elevate the role of IT and have a meaningful voice in C-level strategy discussions, CIOs must prove that they can deliver exceptional service and invest performance improvement gains back into the business.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Lean</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-11-10T17:57:45+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Fast Food Lean</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/fast-food-lean</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/fast-food-lean#When:17:23:53Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[The speedy implementation of Lean has become an epidemic. Companies are sacrificing a healthy, long-term approach to transformation for the sake of quick wins. Here’s how to recognize the signs of a “fast food” Lean approach—and what to do about it.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Lean</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-11-10T17:23:53+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Strategy and the Last Mile</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/strategy-and-the-last-mile</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/strategy-and-the-last-mile#When:01:55:22Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Strategy deployment done with your greatest asset -- your people -- can help companies focus more effectively on their customers and achieve better results.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, White Papers, Lean, Process Improvement &amp; Optimization</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-11-04T01:55:22+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Accountable Care Organizations</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/accountable-care-organizations</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/accountable-care-organizations#When:16:14:45Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Across the country, accountable care organizations (ACOs) are being hailed as a solution to the most daunting challenges of healthcare reform. Now is the time to determine where your organization will fit in this changing landscape.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Healthcare</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-10-25T16:14:45+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Unleashing a Legacy of Unconditional Love and Support</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/unleashing-a-legacy-of-unconditional-love-and-support</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/unleashing-a-legacy-of-unconditional-love-and-support#When:14:14:06Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Learn how this Point B associate engages his canine companions to help people who need it.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Community Stories</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-10-18T14:14:06+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Cultivating Kindness</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/cultivating-kindness</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/cultivating-kindness#When:02:11:39Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Find out how this Point B associate gives back to her community with a love of gardening and cooking.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Community Stories</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-10-18T02:11:39+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Diving into Volunteer Work</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/diving-into-volunteer-work</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/diving-into-volunteer-work#When:01:46:12Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Read about how one Point B associate connects with the community by feeding sealife at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Community Stories</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-10-18T01:46:12+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Unconventional Value of an Interim Leader</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/unconventional-value-of-an-interim-leader</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/unconventional-value-of-an-interim-leader#When:18:34:11Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Traditionally, bringing in an interim leader has been viewed as a stopgap solution—someone to fill the day-to-day leadership vacuum during the search for a permanent replacement. But a skilled interim leader can do more than fill the void; he or she can prepare the organization and the incoming leader for success.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Leadership &amp; Interim Management</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-10-14T18:34:11+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Partnering with Clients, Partnering with the Firm</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/partnering-with-clients-partnering-with-the-firm</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/partnering-with-clients-partnering-with-the-firm#When:02:28:56Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[At Point B, I not only get to partner with my clients, but I get to partner with other associates to shape the future of our firm.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Joined</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-07-06T02:28:56+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Driving My Own Career</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/driving-my-own-career</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/driving-my-own-career#When:17:50:23Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Point B gives you trust.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Stay</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2011-06-08T17:50:23+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Data Center Migrations</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/key-considerations-for-data-center-migrations</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/key-considerations-for-data-center-migrations#When:19:18:27Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Data center migrations require perspective, a sound process, and a well-aligned group of business, application, and IT leaders to turn a challenging task into an example of success that defines the capabilities of an IT organization.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject />
	  <dc:date>2011-04-04T19:18:27+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>2010 Point B Annual Report</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/2010-point-b-annual-report</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/2010-point-b-annual-report#When:15:13:53Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Despite uncertainty and change in nearly every industry, we see new ways to get business results. Check out our latest Report to Our Clients.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject />
	  <dc:date>2011-03-09T15:13:53+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>A word from Point B’s new CEO, Mike Pongon</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/a-word-from-our-ceo</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/a-word-from-our-ceo#When:06:53:18Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Point B ‘s deep commitment to clients continues with our new CEO, Mike Pongon.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject />
	  <dc:date>2011-01-26T06:53:18+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Beyond Your Healthcare Reform Checklists</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/beyond-your-healthcare-reform-checklists</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/beyond-your-healthcare-reform-checklists#When:18:13:14Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Point B led a panel discussion with the American Medical Association, Kaiser Permanente and Delta Dental during the American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Fall Forum putting a sharp focus on business needs that will come from reform-driven changes to the healthcare marketplace.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Videos, Healthcare, SEO</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-11-24T18:13:14+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>The Power of Objectivity</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-power-of-objectivity</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-power-of-objectivity#When:22:54:29Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Objectivity makes it clear that I'm putting my client's interests first, which is a great way to start a relationship.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-15T22:54:29+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Leading High-Risk / High-Profile Projects</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/leading-high-risk-high-profile-projects</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/leading-high-risk-high-profile-projects#When:23:44:25Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Transformational projects require vision to forsee future project challenges, confidence to develop a plan to remove those challenges and courage to move forward despite the challenges. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, White Papers, Program Management Office (PMO) Set Up &amp; Operations</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T23:44:25+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Leading Effective Strategic Planning</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/leading-effective-strategic-planning</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/leading-effective-strategic-planning#When:23:37:36Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Leaders need to view strategic planning as one step in the continuum of effective leadership.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Strategic Planning &amp; Execution</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T23:37:36+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Climbing for a Cure</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/climbing-for-a-cure</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/climbing-for-a-cure#When:23:29:12Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[See what happens when one Point B associate shares his passion—and his network—to lead a cause that’s close to his heart. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Community Stories, Nonprofit/Charitable</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T23:29:12+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Just What the Doctor Ordered</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/just-what-the-doctor-ordered</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/just-what-the-doctor-ordered#When:23:25:36Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[At MultiCare Health System’s award-winning hospitals in Washington state, a safer medication system is as close as the barcode on each patient’s wrist.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Healthcare, Process Improvement &amp; Optimization</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T23:25:36+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Shaping the Future of the Firm</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/shaping-the-future-of-the-firm</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/shaping-the-future-of-the-firm#When:23:22:35Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[On top of my client work, I wear several operations hats.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Work We Do</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T23:22:35+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Making A Real Impact</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/making-a-real-impact</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/making-a-real-impact#When:23:18:12Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[The firm has in many ways exceeded my expectations.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Stay</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T23:18:12+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Beyond the Grid</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/beyond-the-grid</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/beyond-the-grid#When:23:11:21Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Point B gave me a chance to reinvent my career.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Joined</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T23:11:21+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Mindshare on Steroids</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/mindshare-on-steroids</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/mindshare-on-steroids#When:23:00:55Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[I view...our collective wisdom as &lsquo;mindshare on steroids&rsquo;... ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T23:00:55+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Launching Loft9</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/launching-loft9</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/launching-loft9#When:22:55:38Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[The quality of frontline delivery is what makes a firm tick.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Alumni Stories</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-12T22:55:38+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/growing-tomorrows-leaders</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/growing-tomorrows-leaders#When:23:30:21Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Point B leads our communities to transformational change, too. Case in point: helping the Urban League of Portland develop a new generation of leaders. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Community Stories, Nonprofit/Charitable</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-11T23:30:21+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Turning a PMO into a Powerhouse</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/turning-a-pmo-into-a-powerhouse</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/turning-a-pmo-into-a-powerhouse#When:23:26:18Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Salt River Project has transformed its fledgling Project Management Office (PMO) into an effective engine for creating new value across the Arizona utility’s strategic IT projects. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Energy &amp; Utilities, Program Management Office (PMO) Set Up &amp; Operations</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-11T23:26:18+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Exceeding Expectations—Including My Own</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/exceeding-expectationsincluding-my-own</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/exceeding-expectationsincluding-my-own#When:23:23:13Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[I like to help our clients go beyond meeting their overall project goals.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Work We Do</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-11T23:23:13+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Growing the Business</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/growing-the-business</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/growing-the-business#When:23:19:14Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[You can control how intense you want your schedule and involvement to be.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Stay</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-11T23:19:14+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Adding True Value</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/adding-true-value</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/adding-true-value#When:23:16:04Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[The diversity of opportunities keeps things fresh. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Joined</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-11T23:16:04+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Get Cooking</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/get-cooking</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/get-cooking#When:23:02:55Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Following recipes is not what we do.  We lead, which means critically thinking through all the steps and making smart adaptations where they’re needed.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-11T23:02:55+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Bringing Innovation to Market</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/bringing-innovation-to-market</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/bringing-innovation-to-market#When:22:56:08Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[A lot of what's made me successful here came out of my five years at Point B.  Many of the skills I learned at Point B are transferable and valuable anywhere.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Alumni Stories</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-11T22:56:08+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Strategic Planning:&amp;nbsp; What Your Process Should Look Like</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/strategic-planning-what-your-process-should-look-like</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/strategic-planning-what-your-process-should-look-like#When:21:35:52Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Leaders need to view strategic planning as one step in the ongoing continuum of leadership and be very deliberate in structuring the planning process so it results in a plan that invests in the right plays at the right time to insure both short and long term competitiveness.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Videos, Strategic Planning &amp; Execution</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-11T21:35:52+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Leading Projects Through Rock Bottom</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/leading-projects-through-rock-bottom</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/leading-projects-through-rock-bottom#When:23:45:36Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Our perspective on the dynamics of projects as they land at rock bottom, executive crisis management and strategies for leading the executive and a troubled project team forward toward a successful conclusion. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, White Papers, Program Management Office (PMO) Set Up &amp; Operations</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T23:45:36+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

	<item>
	  <title>Use Your PMO to Drive Business Results</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/use-your-pmo-to-drive-business-results</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/use-your-pmo-to-drive-business-results#When:23:41:56Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[PMOs should strive to position themselves as business partners, not order-takers. To do this, PMO leaders should consider five key strategies and focus on objectives that advance maturity. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Program Management Office (PMO) Set Up &amp; Operations</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T23:41:56+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

	<item>
	  <title>Passionate Volunteers | Powerful Leaders</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/passionate-volunteers-powerful-leaders</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/passionate-volunteers-powerful-leaders#When:23:31:57Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Metro Volunteers had a vision for filling the leadership gap in Denver’s nonprofit organizations. Point B helped them think even bigger. Meet the Project Leadership Program.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Community Stories, Nonprofit/Charitable</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T23:31:57+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

	<item>
	  <title>Taking Customer Loyalty to New Heights</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/taking-customer-loyalty-to-new-heights</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/taking-customer-loyalty-to-new-heights#When:23:26:22Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alaska Airlines' new technology platform is transforming its business—by ushering in a new era of customer intelligence and communications.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Transportation, IT Consulting, Strategy &amp; Transformation</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T23:26:22+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

	<item>
	  <title>Never a Dull Moment</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/never-a-dull-moment</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/never-a-dull-moment#When:23:23:15Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[The diversity of industries and culture is exciting.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Work We Do</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T23:23:15+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Following My Passion</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/following-my-passion</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/following-my-passion#When:23:20:54Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[I’ve had opportunities that I may not have had at other places—through the diversity of roles and the trust that has been placed]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Stay</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T23:20:54+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Doing the Right Thing</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/doing-the-right-thing</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/doing-the-right-thing#When:23:16:35Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[I wanted to do challenging work with high-caliber people. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Joined</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T23:16:35+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Serious Play</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/serious-play</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/serious-play#When:23:02:34Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Innovating requires a sense of playfulness, a passion for bringing value and the ability to bring a set of ideas into a cohesive and plausible plan of attack.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T23:02:34+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Managing Rapid Growth</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/managing-rapid-growth</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/managing-rapid-growth#When:22:57:57Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[All the basic tenets of Point B project leadership are applicable here. What Point B really did for me was help me hone my leade]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Alumni Stories</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-10T22:57:57+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Influence Your Stakeholders for Success</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/influence-your-stakeholders-for-success</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/influence-your-stakeholders-for-success#When:02:47:08Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Strong support from key project stakeholders can make or break project success–especially if the project has a broad impact across the organization.  Understanding and managing stakeholders’ engagement and garnering their support is a must-do for project leaders.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Organizational Transformation &amp; Change Management</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-09-09T02:47:08+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>2009 Point B Annual Report</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/2009-point-b-annual-report</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/2009-point-b-annual-report#When:02:48:43Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Despite a tough economy, 2009 was a year of breakthroughs. Check out our latest Report to Our Clients.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject />
	  <dc:date>2010-08-31T02:48:43+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>The Point B Story</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-point-b-story</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-point-b-story#When:23:07:30Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[In the words of the firm’s co-founders, Point B’s success is built on the things that set us apart.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject />
	  <dc:date>2010-08-30T23:07:30+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Leading People Through Change II</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/leading-people-through-change-ii</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/leading-people-through-change-ii#When:22:11:32Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Project success depends on managing the impacts of change on the organization, so employees not only understand why change is necessary, but internalize and embrace the change.  Learn about which change strategies to employ to help influence organizational change.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Narrated, Videos, Organizational Transformation &amp; Change Management</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-26T22:11:32+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Point B’s Perspective on Leadership</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/point-bs-perspective-on-leadership</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/point-bs-perspective-on-leadership#When:02:30:13Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Leaders exhibit a vast array of positive behaviors—thought leadership, serving as a trusted advisor, encouraging an ownership orientation and enabling team building are all key aspects to strong leadership.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Leadership &amp; Interim Management</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-26T02:30:13+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Healthcare Cost Savings &amp;amp; Reinvestment</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/healthcare-cost-savings-reinvestment</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/healthcare-cost-savings-reinvestment#When:22:11:19Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[The rising costs of healthcare and environmental pressures are driving healthcare organizations to reduce their costs and invest in new models of care. To be successful in these efforts, healthcare delivery organizations must develop  a comprehensive and integrated approach to cost reduction and reinvestment. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Healthcare, Strategic Planning &amp; Execution</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-25T22:11:19+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Closing the Strategy-to-Execution Gap</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/closing-the-strategy-to-execution-gap</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/closing-the-strategy-to-execution-gap#When:18:00:47Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Project Portfolio Management (PPM)  is a discipline that is highly effective in bridging the gap between strategy and execution by managing projects, people, processes and information assets for maximum business benefit.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Podcasts, Program Management Office (PMO) Set Up &amp; Operations</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-25T18:00:47+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Introduction to  Sustainability</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/introduction-to-sustainability</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/introduction-to-sustainability#When:17:47:52Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Environmental sustainability helps reduce costs, mitigate risk, increase social responsibility and grow revenue. Learn how sustainability impacts your business today and in the future, and how you can embrace it to increase value.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Podcasts, Sustainability Consulting</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-25T17:47:52+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Everything I Love About Consulting</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/everything-i-love-about-consulting</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/everything-i-love-about-consulting#When:21:50:02Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[My own career here has evolved as I've evolved.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Stay</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-24T21:50:02+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Strong Voice | Strong Future</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/strong-voice-strong-future</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/strong-voice-strong-future#When:20:38:05Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Behind the scenes, great opera requires strong fiscal management. Here’s how we helped Seattle Opera gain new visibility and control over its fiscal performance.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Arts &amp; Entertainment, Finance Management &amp; Operations</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-23T20:38:05+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Great Idea | Groundbreaking Service</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/great-idea-groundbreaking-service</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/great-idea-groundbreaking-service#When:20:32:44Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Waggener Edstrom had a brilliant idea. Now the global PR firm has a brilliant way to keep their clients at the forefront of digital influence.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Media &amp; Marketing, Product/Service Innovation &amp; Launch</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-23T20:32:44+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Online Shopping | Ongoing Innovation</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/online-shopping-ongoing-innovation</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/online-shopping-ongoing-innovation#When:20:23:30Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[No wonder Walgreens.com is the nation’s most popular online drugstore; it keeps pushing the envelope to stay close to its customers. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Retail, Marketing &amp; Customer Strategy , Program Management Office (PMO) Set Up &amp; Operations</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-23T20:23:30+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Getting the Future Off to a Bright Start</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/getting-the-future-off-to-a-bright-start</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/getting-the-future-off-to-a-bright-start#When:20:16:33Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Denver Public Schools is on its way to making full-day preschool and kindergarten classes available to every child in the city. Very smart. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Education, Strategic Planning &amp; Execution</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-23T20:16:33+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Navigating a Transformation</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/navigating-a-transformation</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/navigating-a-transformation#When:20:02:15Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[The biggest technology challenges are seldom just about technology. Here’s how Point B helped global travel leader Expedia navigate the journey to its next level of growth.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Travel, IT Consulting, Strategy &amp; Transformation</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-23T20:02:15+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

	<item>
	  <title>Inside the Box</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/inside-the-box</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/inside-the-box#When:18:50:51Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Make innovation happen with the tools, resources and time at hand.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Podcasts, Product/Service Innovation &amp; Launch</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T18:50:51+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Keep the Promise</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/keep-the-promise</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/keep-the-promise#When:18:50:29Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[A few thoughts on the fine art of keeping your word.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Podcasts, Human Resources &amp; Organizational Development</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T18:50:29+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Conflict Resolution</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/conflict-resolution</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/conflict-resolution#When:18:48:27Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Keep the peace—and increase productivity—on high-pressure projects.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Podcasts, Human Resources &amp; Organizational Development</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T18:48:27+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Turning Customers Into Partners</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/turning-customers-into-partners</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/turning-customers-into-partners#When:18:46:45Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Transform your business-by transforming your customer relationships.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Podcasts, Marketing &amp; Customer Strategy</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T18:46:45+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Motivating Your People</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/motivating-your-people</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/motivating-your-people#When:18:45:48Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[How do you bring out the best in people? Here’s what works.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Podcasts, Human Resources &amp; Organizational Development</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T18:45:48+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Creating My Own Path</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/creating-my-own-path</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/creating-my-own-path#When:17:04:12Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[The possibilities are wide open at Point B.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Stay</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T17:04:12+00:00</dc:date>
	</item>

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	  <title>Turning Points</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/turning-points</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/turning-points#When:16:58:04Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[I love being able to gather a team, get everyone on the same page, and lead them in the right direction.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Work We Do</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T16:58:04+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Seeing and Solving Problems in a New Way</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/seeing-and-solving-problems-in-a-new-way</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/seeing-and-solving-problems-in-a-new-way#When:16:52:16Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[I love to be part of getting my clients to a new place.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Work We Do</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T16:52:16+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Considerations for ICD-10 Conversion</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/considerations-for-icd-10-conversion</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/considerations-for-icd-10-conversion#When:00:09:43Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[It’s no longer a matter of if or when, but how to approach ICD-10 conversion.  We encourage providers not to consider ICD-10 as a compliance project, but an opportunity to capture more granular clinical data that could aid in improving health outcomes. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Healthcare, Regulatory Compliance &amp; Risk Management Consulting</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T00:09:43+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Ernst &amp;amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award#When:00:00:38Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Point B is redefining how a firm cares for its people.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Videos</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-18T00:00:38+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Serving 850,000 Customers from Day One</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/serving-850000-customers-from-day-one</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/serving-850000-customers-from-day-one#When:23:56:23Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Getting more than what you pay for with Point B.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Client Stories, Videos, Telecommunications</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T23:56:23+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>What Clients Are Saying About Point B</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/what-clients-are-saying-about-point-b</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/what-clients-are-saying-about-point-b#When:23:52:08Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Point B has time and again delivered results.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Videos</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T23:52:08+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Delivering Excellence</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/delivering-excellence</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/delivering-excellence#When:23:46:41Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[We look to deliver beyond the statement of work…wherever we realize an opportunity to add value.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Videos</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T23:46:41+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>The Value of Employee-Ownership to Our Clients</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-value-of-employee-ownership-to-our-clients</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-value-of-employee-ownership-to-our-clients#When:23:42:31Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Employee-ownership allows us to attract and retain the best talent.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Videos</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T23:42:31+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>The Value of Employee-Ownership to Our Associates</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-value-of-employee-ownership-to-our-associates</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-value-of-employee-ownership-to-our-associates#When:23:34:38Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Associates know they’re building something of value that they will directly benefit from over the long term.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Videos</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T23:34:38+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>The Interim Leadership Value Proposition</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-interim-leadership-value-proposition</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-interim-leadership-value-proposition#When:22:31:41Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[One of the greatest challenges facing organizations today is the scarcity of experienced senior talent to sustain and grow their businesses.  Bringing in an interim leader with experience can calm an organization, eliminate distractions and keep the organization focused on its core work, while a longer term hiring process is underway.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Leadership &amp; Interim Management</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T22:31:41+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Medical Home Model Considerations</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/medical-home-model-considerations</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/medical-home-model-considerations#When:22:25:53Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Leveraging a medical home model will increase value in health care. The six considerations noted in this article will help organizations in its planning and implementation.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Healthcare, Strategic Planning &amp; Execution</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T22:25:53+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Telling the Truth</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/telling-the-truth</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/telling-the-truth#When:22:15:51Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Being valuable to our clients means &lsquo;telling it like it is.&rsquo;]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T22:15:51+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Asking the Right Questions</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/asking-the-right-questions</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/asking-the-right-questions#When:22:13:42Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Clarity allows one to look at the symptoms before focusing on a solution.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T22:13:42+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Keep It Simple</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/keep-it-simple</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/keep-it-simple#When:22:12:15Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[How often do you look back on a situation and think, &lsquo;I wish that would have been more complicated?&rsquo;]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T22:12:15+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Considerations for Data Center Migration</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/considerations-for-data-center-migration</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/considerations-for-data-center-migration#When:22:08:53Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Executing a data center migration is a once every 10-20 years activity for most organizations.  For these types of complex, high-risk initiatives, an organization's leadership should consider these key items. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, IT Consulting, Strategy &amp; Transformation</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T22:08:53+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>The Post-Reform Healthcare Marketplace</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-post-reform-healthcare-marketplace</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/the-post-reform-healthcare-marketplace#When:22:00:45Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Understanding the drivers of the life cyle of the post-reform healthcare marketplace will be the difference between success and failure for health plans and other payer-market participants.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Regulatory Compliance &amp; Risk Management Consulting</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T22:00:45+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Your Org Structure: Healthy or Not?</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/your-org-structure-healthy-or-not</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/your-org-structure-healthy-or-not#When:21:59:10Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Carefully consider your customer engagement model, internal engagement model, level of accountability and the ability to foster employee growth when checking the health of your organization's structure. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Human Resources &amp; Organizational Development</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:59:10+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>10 Essentials</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/10-essentials</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/10-essentials#When:21:58:00Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[I always make sure I have my Point B &lsquo;10 Essentials&rsquo; that help me adapt to any situation and consistently deliver results.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:58:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Being an HR Strategic Partner</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/being-an-hr-strategic-partner</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/being-an-hr-strategic-partner#When:21:53:28Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[To enable  HR professionals become highly valued contributors, their core processes need to be streamlined to free up time spent on administrative activities to focus on more strategic activities.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Human Resources &amp; Organizational Development</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:53:28+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Technology Implementation Considerations</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/Technology-Implementation-Considerations</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/Technology-Implementation-Considerations#When:21:50:42Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Few business initiatives can be accomplished without some type of technology enablement.  Even though technology implementations are ubiquitous, they are fraught with challenges. Paying attention to the following ten points can improve your chances of implementing new technologies smoothly and effectively.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Technology Implementation &amp; Integration</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:50:42+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>A Matter of Perspective</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/a-matter-of-perspective</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/a-matter-of-perspective#When:21:48:22Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[That same travel-related desire to gain, provide and maintain perspective directly translates into the tactics and tools I use to help deliver results for our clients.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:48:22+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Delivery as a Team Sport</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/delivery-as-a-team-sport</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/delivery-as-a-team-sport#When:21:36:34Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[While it is important to staff your team with people who have the right skill sets, it's also important to consider the team as a whole.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:36:34+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Prerequisites for Process Improvement</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/prerequisites-for-process-improvement</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/prerequisites-for-process-improvement#When:21:35:06Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[A successful process improvement program requires leadership support, alignment with organizational goals, capacity for change, leveraging of exisiting frameworks and informal processes. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Operations Management, Process Improvement &amp; Optimization</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:35:06+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Packing My Backpack for Success</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/packing-my-backpack-for-success</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/packing-my-backpack-for-success#When:21:33:28Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[If you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:33:28+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Business Continuity Planning: Are You Ready?</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/business-continuity-planning-you-ready</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/business-continuity-planning-you-ready#When:21:28:54Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Communication during, and preparation before, a major business interruption is critical. How ready are you?]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Business Continuity Planning</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:28:54+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Evaluating Corporate Development Deals</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/evaluating-corporate-development-deals</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/evaluating-corporate-development-deals#When:21:28:06Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Capital Investment, Risk, Strategic Value, Control and Flexibility are all important considerations when deciding where you want to be on the corporate deal spectrum. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Consulting</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:28:06+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Let Golf Be Your Guide</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/let-golf-be-your-guide</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/let-golf-be-your-guide#When:21:27:15Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Every person I have ever worked with,  regardless of title, pay grade, role, industry or years of experience, wants nothing more than to be able to hit their own professional &lsquo;shot&rsquo; without someone rudely interrupting or stepping all over them.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:27:15+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Successful Software Selection</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/successful-software-selection</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/successful-software-selection#When:21:25:46Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Selecting a software solution that meets functional requirements, is a good architectural as well as organizational fit and is procured at an optimal initial and ongoing cost is critical to realizing business value from a technology initiative. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Perspectives, Software, Hardware &amp; Services Selection</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:25:46+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Thinking Like a Scout</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/thinking-like-a-scout</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/thinking-like-a-scout#When:21:23:34Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[We don’t bring heavy methodologies, proprietary software systems and armies of analysts to solve a client’s problem.  We do bring a clever person or two, their experience and know-how.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:23:34+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Moving to Clarity</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/moving-to-clarity</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/moving-to-clarity#When:21:22:45Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[I cannot say whether it is the figurative or actual distance that a run puts between me and the problem that is beneficial but I can tell you that, more often than not, a run helps me find clarity.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:22:45+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Delivering on Your Promises</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/delivering-on-your-promises</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/delivering-on-your-promises#When:21:18:25Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[It is our daily interactions—keeping our word and following through with our clients—that build trust and confidence in us.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>How I Deliver</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T21:18:25+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>Choosing Shared Services Candidates</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/choosing-shared-services-candidates</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/choosing-shared-services-candidates#When:20:45:40Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[When identifying a candidate for shared services, consider responsiveness to your strategic imperatives, business value,  customer impact and effort.]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Key Things To Think About, Business Advisory Services, Operations Management</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T20:45:40+00:00</dc:date>
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	  <title>We’re On the Same Page</title>
	  <link>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/were-on-the-same-page</link>
	  <guid>http://www.pointb.com/point-of-view/articles/were-on-the-same-page#When:20:41:00Z</guid>
	  <description><![CDATA[Point B’s strong employee-ownership culture appealed to me. ]]></description> 
	  <dc:subject>Why I Joined</dc:subject>
	  <dc:date>2010-08-17T20:41:00+00:00</dc:date>
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