Florida Air, Inc. 1. Evaluate Florida Air’s search for capital. What, if any, key mistakes were made? -Dan failed to fully utilize high profile networks of Scott and Henry, who were both graduates of an Ivy League School (Did Scott graduate from Ivy League School?). Also, Dan did not try to reach out to his network he established while he was buying and selling airplanes. Even if there was no one interested in their direct network, perhaps someone in their network knew someone who might be interested. Scott later contacted his 100 alumni later but rather passively; instead of calling to actively initiate a conversation, he mailed out information. …show more content…
They did not file any legal document when they received checks from investors. -The team failed to fully leverage the positive media coverage they were getting; they could've used the opportunity to put an ad or some sort on the newspaper to widen their search scope for potential investors. - They did not manage their money properly. Without a specific funding plan, they quickly burn out the money they raised even before they fulfilled the need of $1.5 million. 2. Evaluate Dan’s evolving relationships with Scott and Henry. What “principles of best practices” did he overlook? -Dan had an excellent working relationship with Scott. Both of them believed in the future of Florida Air and worked for 10-12 hours a day -On the other hand, Dan had a rocky relationship with Henry. Henry showed little dedication and did not contribute much. He refused to do any work himself but preferred to hire a third party to do work for him. Further, he frequently showed up to office late and missed meetings, dragging down the team's motivation -Dan seemed to overlook team chemistry factor. Surely Henry has extensive industry expensive with equally impressive educational background (graduate of an Ivy League school). However, he did not work
While they were on the road where Lyman said could have been anywhere, they encounter a girl named Susy who needed a ride to her home in Alaska. Once they got there, Henry and Lyman were welcomed with opened arms. "We got up there and never wanted to leave... Her family really took to us. They fed us and put us up" (Erdrich 2). Henry seemed to be liked in all the interactions he has with other people. His social skills were great, and he acted no different from other normal people, so he had no reasons to be considered an outsider. His personality was playful and careless, as evident from all the driving around without knowing where they were going. Henry plays around with Susy and seemed to have formed a good relationship with her very quickly. She even seemed bummed out when Henry and Lyman had to leave. Susy states "I told her it was time for us to go. She stood up on a chair. 'You never seen my hair'" (Erdrich 3). Henry was a very easy guy to get along with we don't
Evaluating his approach to bringing about change in his organization. Comparing his approach with that of Jack Welch.
The major dilemma at hand is avoiding a takeover. The economy was bad at the time, and the company's stock price was thought to be undervalued, as their low P/E ratio of 13.3 indicated. Management needs to find out why their stock price is so undervalued.
During the summer and winter, many families like to go on vacations to tropical locations in order to take in the beautiful and amazing sights that they might not be able to experience at home. Two popular places to visit are Florida and Hawaii. While many believe that one beach community is as good as any other, there are many differences between Hawaii and Florida that make them suited for different people, depending on what kind of vacation they want to experience. In particular there are differences in the cultures, weather, and attractions of these two beach communities.
Creamy carrion, pizza barf, decomposing lemon wedges, and water-logged toast crusts; sounds like the typical garbage can. Would anyone believe that these phrases apply to a run-down restaurant in the middle of Florida? Barbara Ehrenreich goes undercover at a local fast food diner known as Jerry’s to investigate life as a blue-collar laborer, serving to customers arriving in “human waves” (Ehrenreich 180). It is throughout her journey working for both Jerry’s and a factory known as Hearthside that she learns the difficulties faced with minimum wage and severe working conditions, and how the career you pursue and the environment that the career puts you in can change you. Through the
Key West is many people's paradise. It has dazzling waters, beautiful beaches, and a wonderful climate. This tiny island is located off the southernmost part of Florida is the only true tropical island in the United States. Thousands of people from all over the world come to Key West every year for the relaxing lifestyle and rich culture. As well as being rich in culture it is rich in history too. Key West has also been the home to many great authors and artists and is known for having a very diverse population.
Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.
There are many curriculums for a flight school to adopt, in fact some flight schools may have more than one to cater to the needs of their students; such as structured accelerated programs, or a self paced pay as you go open schedule program.
The Florida Keys is one of the most famous and most visited island groups in the world. Since the keys went through a crisis where the keys were almost destroyed. The residents refused to give up there their land. For the people on the east coast the keys were important because of it significance in the economy, How the people felt about other wanted to tear down the island, and how their used now.
Groundwater is the largest and most available usable source of drinking water in the state. There is a vast and mysterious system of caves and natural springs in North Central Florida. The cave system within the aquifer is one of the most amazing parts. The caves are remarkable in many ways. They are among the deepest and longest in the world, let alone the U.S. Another amazing aspect of the system is the purity of the water. The springs collectively produce billions of gallons of crystal clear water per day. The whole system stems from the Florida Aquifer that rests under the entire state. When most people think of Florida, they think of the weather and the beaches, but its the springs and the whole water
As the deer fed at the marsh's edge, it's tail flickering as it nibbled tender and ripe green growth. Then the nervous animal pauses in it's feeding and lifted its head to listen. Whatever hint of danger the deer had sensed was ignored once the threat could not be located. It stamped a forefoot, lowered its head and began to eat once more, this deer had failed to detect a Florida panther that was downwind (going into the wind) crouched low in the underbrush. Amber eyes however, estimated the distance between himself and the deer. Then at the right moment attacked the deer, with bounds at over twenty feet at a time the panther exploded out of the underbrush pouncing on the deer and forcing it to the ground. Within fifteen seconds that
We can use a combination of APV and WACC approach to value AirThread Connections – using APV for 2008-2012, and using WACC to estimate the terminal value.
Dan has many natural leadership qualities, but one that sticks outs is his ability to command the respect of others by simply being himself and showing the commitment to self learning. Dan has mental strength in that he can stand firm in his commitment to a project or mission, he is not easily influenced but he is still flexible and open to considering other perspectives. He has a lot of insight and is able to read between the lines. Dan presents as honest and trustworthy and manifests the core values of DHS when it comes to respecting all individuals, behaving professionally, upholding integrity, assuming responsibility and being a good steward of state resources. He demonstrates humility and selflessness over bravado and posturing because
Also GSA cofounder Clint Harris was concerned about their abilities. With a call to CEO of GM, conclude that due diligence of Ray Turner is a key to drive this team. As well need time to calibrate on their judgment and skill (no track record).
There are several problems the group faced as a whole. They lacked leadership, they had no clear sense of stages in development. There were several clashes in cultures, languages and individuals amongst the group. A group of highly talented people doesn’t not guarantee success and this group was proof of this. Since there was no specific leader there was no delegation into roles each of these team members would play. Their team meetings had no organization or agendas. When they got together it was unorganized and unsuccessful. The team even seems to struggle with what direction the product itself should even be used. The team’s founders want to market towards the competitive entertainment market. Henry and Dana however believe it would be more successful if they gained a foothold in the education market. The lack of