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James Olson replied to the topic "When Does a Surgeon Become a Brand Ambassador Ethically?" -

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:46:32 -0400

@andrewg I disagree, and feel that physicians should not be compensated for recommending products due to ethical concerns and the potential for financial conflicts of interest. I think physicians should be compensated for providing feedback and evaluation of new products… Read more»

James Olson replied to the topic "In-House or Outsource: What’s Best for a Growing Business ?" -

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:49:04 -0400

@andrewg I believe those first two tradeoffs you mentioned can be remediated by hiring supervisors to ensure your company standards are being met by the company you are outsourcing to. While this doesn’t address the potential problem of working around… Read more»

Sid replied to the topic "Can a Strong Initiating Phase Prevent Most Project Problems Later?" -

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:47:10 -0400

@andrewg I agree heavily. While the initiating phase is extremely important, and can build a strong base for a project, investing too much time can derail the realization of the project. Thinking too much about how to do something can… Read more»

James Olson replied to the topic "Can a Strong Initiating Phase Prevent Most Project Problems Later?" -

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:31:15 -0400

@andrewg I would agree that working on the initiating phase for an extended period of time stagnates the project and can lead to deadline issues later on. However, I wouldn’t say that less emphasis should be placed on the initiating… Read more»