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A VEHICLE-LEASING company has ensured budding soccer stars look the part by providing full kits to youth football clubs across the Thames Valley region.

Clubs also often need to find considerable amounts of money to operate a mini-bus for away matches. “Kits are, to me, also the lifeblood of the team. “At present, we can’t reach and support all of those youngsters. We’re a not-for-profit club trying to do our best for the community. There’s not enough kit, goals are expensive, and pitch fees can be pricey. The kids can’t play matches without it.

Lydia Kothmeier, VP of Operations at Storyblok, discusses how businesses can manage their remote teams during a global economic downturn.

The goal is for everyone to know that they are in it together – they have the support of the business and their colleagues. With any luck, this recession will be shallow and the global economy will soon bounce back. Without consulting them on how core messages should be tailored to their team, and then training them on how to respond to questions in an informed way, you risk severely undermining the consistency and coherence of your communication campaign. Practically speaking, all information about a company’s position and strategy to meet the challenge of the recession should be made equally available to every team member – ideally at the same time and in the same format. This is easier to do in good times. A major point of any communication strategy is also highlighting the positives. The consequence, for businesses with global remote or hybrid teams, is a real challenge to team cohesion, morale, productivity and engagement. It should always be recorded and delivered to every team member as quickly as possible and followed up with an email reiterating the key points. The goal is to give your team a clear idea of what happens next and tackle the dreaded ‘fear of the unknown’ infecting company culture. As a result, businesses with team members living in different countries are going to have very different experiences in the next year. The dangers are obvious – your team is unlikely to immediately understand why changes are not being applied uniformly. However, finding a certain standard like paid time off, sickness leave, development budget for the whole company is necessary to find a scalable solution.

Unlike constructive criticism, destructive criticism doesn't really help the other person improve their skills or performance.

Keep in mind that the goal is not to avoid all criticism but to focus on constructive criticism that will help individuals thrive and feel more satisfied in their jobs. This way, the person is more likely to be receptive to constructive criticism and less likely to react defensively. It takes time to learn how to deliver constructive criticism well, but it’s an important skill to develop in order to improve yourself and your team. First, it’s important to listen to what the person has to say before you give feedback. What is more effective is to create a supportive work environment where people are allowed to make mistakes and learn from them. Talk calmly and respectfully so that the person receiving the feedback feels comfortable, supported, and respected. Second, carefully listen to what the person has to say after you give feedback. Before looking at how to give more positive feedback, it’s important to describe what destructive criticism actually means and the impact it can have on employees. When you explain your reasoning for giving feedback, it can help the recipient better understand your perspective. Giving destructive feedback not only has an impact on the individual but also negatively affects the team as a whole. It’s usually motivated by personal feelings and fails to consider the needs of the recipient. As a result, they give feedback that is vague and unhelpful or avoid giving any feedback at all.

Mob programming brings the whole team together for simultaneous code creation and review. If they specify roles and engage, Agile teams can benefit from mobbing ...

At the end of a 15-minute period, the person who is the driver commits the work to version control and hands the meeting host role to the next driver. The main issue is if the team is willing to slow down and explain. If the team doesn't fully support this new method, there's a high probability of a decrease in the overall amount of code written. Next, schedule a single one-hour meeting for the entire team -- ideally, three to nine people. If the entire team engages during meetings, mob programming produces working software that is great quality and structure while building shared knowledge among the team. At the same time, workers frustrated by a practice can demonstrate to their first-line supervisor what the issue is with the approach. Everyone on the team benefits from learning new techniques and practices from their colleagues. The pairs do not pick up new techniques as fast as when the whole team is involved, and they still have skill gaps. Mob programming takes pair programming further, where the entire team works on one piece of code together. With varying capabilities from one person to the next, teamwork can lead to one programmer The navigator tells the driver what to type. Enough programmers are apprehensive about the idea of a person over their shoulder that pair programming has struggled, unlike [continuous integration](https://www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/tip/Continuous-integration-principles-and-standards-to-implement) and other XP practices.

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSX-V:GMG, OTC:GMGMF) has announced new moves to support the research and development of its graphene...

As part of the reorganization, GMG has promoted its head of major projects Bobby Bran to the role of Chief Projects Officer, leading the combined Technology and Projects teams. The previously separate Technology and Projects teams will be combined into the Projects Team to better integrate the R&D of graphene production with the development of the graphene production plant, the liquid graphene blend plant and the targeted development of the automated battery manufacturing pilot plant, the company said in a statement. [Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSX-V:GMG, OTC:GMGMF)](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/CVE:GMG/Graphene-Manufacturing-Group-Ltd/) has announced new moves to support the research and development of its graphene technology and production, which it says will “support and accelerate” the company's next phase of development.

Though challenging in many respects, recessions and turbulent economic environments do present the opportunity for sales teams and business leaders to take ...

With many sales reps early in their career, you have to work with them to reset expectations on what accomplishing success this year and the following year looks like, particularly with very few companies thriving in a downturn. This presents a unique opportunity for leadership to help their revenue-critical teams redefine success and teach them skills they can deploy through their entire career. But when revenue and finance collaborate and truly understand business and growth initiatives, both sides can rely on each other to make decisions that are best for their teams and the company. Some of the most successful revenue organisations in the world align their teams with data, also known as a “shared source of truth”, to stay informed and make better decisions faster. Furthermore, while adjusting to the current environment is key, it’s also critical to keep an eye on the future as you plan for brighter days. The common thread for companies that typically emerge more resilient from economic downturns is airtight collaboration and communication between teams, specifically those in the revenue and finance departments.

Formula One are looking to launch an 'expressions of interest process for prospective new teams' with two new names eyeing a place on the grid as the ...

So we had to work again on the financial side." “The particular issue you have when you want to try to create a Formula 1 team is to have all the planets align. The basic things that they told us at the time are the financial security of the team, the technical and management know-how and then what we can bring to F1 to make the championship grow. “We are ready to resume. Several challenges have faced Panthera during their battle to join F1, which started four years ago, including losing their funding during the Covid-19 pandemic. Andretti Autosport has announced a [major new partnership](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-andretti-cadillac-team-fia-28884498) deal with American carmaker Cadillac as part of its plans

Last week, Andretti announced that it had formed an alliance with General Motors as it seeks to form its own F1 squad. The deal would see Cadillac join the grid ...

[he admitted surprise over the adverse reaction](https://www.motorsportweek.com/2023/01/08/fia-president-takes-aim-at-andretti-cadillac-critics/) to Andretti’s news. [offering a lukewarm message](https://www.motorsportweek.com/2023/01/05/f1-cautious-after-andretti-gm-tie-up-the-championship-must-remain-credible/) and highlighting that all new entries must be agreed upon by both the F1 and the FIA. [it is also keen to field an American driver](https://www.motorsportweek.com/2023/01/06/andretti-intends-to-field-at-least-one-us-racer/) if its bid is successful.

F1 teams want the entry fee to join the grid to be raised amid their displeasure at Andretti's proposed entry to the sport with Cadillac.

"The FIA has accepted the entries of smaller, successful organisations in recent years. [hit out at the “adverse reaction” ](/f1/news/1018659/1/fia-hit-back-adverse-reaction-andretti-s-f1-entry)to Andretti’s plan. [report ](https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/fia-boss-surprised-by-adverse-reaction-andretti-f1-plan-2023-01-08/)a senior team figure revealed that a “strong majority” of the teams were against expanding the grid and subsequently diluting the share of revenues.

Last week, Andretti Global announced a partnership with General Motors' Cadillac Racing in its bid to join the Formula 1 grid. The announcement got the ...

A mechanism meant to help new teams get up to speed. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/fia-boss-surprised-by-adverse-reaction-andretti-f1-plan-2023-01-08/) on Friday that a “strong majority” of teams were opposed to expanding the grid of ten teams. The Seattle Kraken paid $650 million to enter the league as the 32nd team in 2021. The Vegas Golden Knights paid $500 million to join the NHL in 2017. The sum would be evenly split among the teams to compensate for the team value dilution caused by the 11th team’s entry. [Andretti Global](https://jalopnik.com/andretti-global-partners-with-general-motors-to-express-1849953246) announced a partnership with General Motors’ [Cadillac Racing](https://jalopnik.com/cadillac-is-ready-to-compete-worldwide-with-the-project-1849036591) in its bid to join the Formula 1 grid.

While fans of the F1 have been excited to hear that a new team in the shape of the Andretti-Cadillac partnership could be entering the sport, it sounds as.

But ultimately, the power is in the hands of the F1 and the FIA who can only see this as necessary expansion. This is all well and good, but do complaints from the grid make a lick of difference to the choices made? Obviously, F1 as a sport has seen huge expansion in recent years partly due to the rise of Netflix's Drive to Survive.

It was an open secret that Andretti wanted a slice of the F1 prize pot, but prior to their latest announcement they feared 'snobbish' attitudes from F1 ...

We feel that was the one box that we didn't have checked, and I think we'll be bringing a tremendous amount of support for F1. "We [Andretti and GM] have been talking to each other for about four or five months now," Michael Andretti told media, including RacingNews365.com. Red Bull boss Christian Horner echoed these thoughts: "The money will be an important factor in the end.

The tepid pushback for an all-American Formula 1 team boils down to how much money they can bring to the sport and not siphon off from others.

Other teams consider that to be more of a sponsorship than factory support and not much of a value-add to Andretti’s entry. Not to mention Andretti’s very public push for a grid spot in a very closed-door sport regarding negotiations and politicking. “Today, it’s not a problem of having more teams, because we have a list. Alongside the more than hundreds of million it costs to run an F1 team each year, and hundreds of millions more to build infrastructure to support a competitive program, each new entry must pay $200 million to join the grid to offset revenue sharing lost with the addition of a new team. [Motorsport](https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/why-f1-and-teams-are-still-not-impressed-by-andrettis-new-team-plans/10418569/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www) laid out the reasons for the tepid team response compared to Audi’s announcement last year, and the biggest gripe among teams is also the most predictable: money. Any new entry on the grid will dilute revenue sharing for F1’s broadcast dollars, which number in the hundreds of millions each year.

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This is where Microsoft Teams really shines. The entry states that users can expect the new filters around February of this year. The effects are provided by app developers on Teams Platform.” – Microsoft 365 roadmap entry

Of all the other happenings, its latest update is to add video filters to its team collaboration platform, Microsoft Teams. It's not odd that Microsoft will be bringing these changes as the tech giant based in Redmond has been constantly bringing updates, ...

[Zoom](/topic/zoom)has had this feature for over a long time now. [Microsoft](/topic/microsoft)is ready to throw some new updates as the new year has begun. Microsoft added Smart App control to the Windows 11 operating system.

Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí's junior rugby squad that has advanced to the Munster Schools Boys Junior Cup. Share this article.

What was once history-making is now becoming the norm, and that’s a testament to the ongoing work in Bantry rugby, both in the school and local club. There are four sets of brothers on the teams – Paddy and Michael O’Sullivan (both junior), Michael and Stephen O’Donovan (both senior), Kian (junior) and Alan Kelleher (senior), and Dan (junior) and Owen O'Neill (senior). That bit of success last year has created a stepping stone,’ Cawley said, as excitement builds in the school ahead of a busy month for the school’s rugby teams. ‘Last year we entered the juniors in the McCarthy C competition, and we played against C teams of Pres, Christians, in a blitz format, and we won that tournament. Tries from Joey O’Sullivan, Stephen O’Donovan, Oran Wiseman, Alan Kelleher, Fionn Barry and Stephen O’Donoghue, as well as four Dylan Hicks’ conversions, saw the Bantry school power past Clonmel, and into the Munster Schools Senior Cup. The majority of the school’s rugby players also line out with Bantry Bay.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has responded once again to those in Formula 1 who are oppose Andretti-Cadillac's plans to join the field.

Will they be able to be [in F1]? We can have up to 12 teams on the grid," commented the FIA president. We accept good teams, even if they are small, as is the case with Haas.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes F1 has the capacity to accommodate 12 teams after Andretti-Cadillac's announcement of plans to enter the sport.

We can have up to 12 teams on the grid,” he said. “We accept good teams, even if they are small, as is the case with Haas. “An OEM – manufacturer – will help make Formula 1 better and I see no reason for which we should not welcome new teams, especially the Americans. owned Haas flying the Stars and Stripes, and have actually not set the sport alight since joining back in 2016. If a new team is able to bring us more than it costs, we should look at one Sit down and talk about it. Wolff previously said back in 2022: “All teams have invested considerable sums over the last ten years to get there.

FIA Formula 3 racer Franco Colapinto has signed for the Williams Driver Academy to become the F1 team's newest junior driver. The 19-year-old will compete in ...

With hindsight, without Bernie, F1 would be in a very poor state prior to Liberty getting its (steadying) hands on the ship. It's been nice, especially because it's a French team and I speak French, so it's quite easy to relate with the team and get on with them." "Eriksen will report directly to team ownership and oversee operations for the team’s involvement in the IndyCar Series and IMSA SportsCar Championship. Extremely happy to announce that I will be joining the Prema Powerhouse team for the 2023 F4 UAE Season! They didn’t because it became very convenient to let Bernie run the show. And finally, the nail in the coffin, TV rights. In his role at Arrow McLaren, Mo will help the team build its growing presence in North America and the IndyCar Series." The developer has a three-game contract for its officially licensed F1 Management game. “It’s a real honour to join Williams Racing as an academy driver,” said Colapinto. The 19-year-old will compete in his second season of the main F3 championship this year, racing with MP Motorsport once more. We can have up to 12 teams on the grid,” said Ben Sulayem. We hope that things will change and we will be able to have a proper eleventh team, we’ll see what happens.”

FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem has again reiterated his desire to expand the F1 grid to at least 12 teams.

“We accept good teams, even if they are small, as is the case with Haas. “An OEM – manufacturer – will help make F1 better and I see no reason for which we should not welcome new teams, especially the Americans. We can have up to 12 teams on the grid,” said Ben Sulayem.

Formula 1 teams and the sport's bosses should welcome potential new entries like Andretti-Cadillac, rather than object to them, says FIA president Mohammed ...

Here are our picks of the best (and in some cases, most eventful) from 2022. MATT YOUSON has spoken to the people who have been with him since the start… It will likely be a winding road lined with many hurdles, but what if F1 turned to the NHL and its expansion rules to welcome a new team?

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the FIA, has reiterated his hopes that the Formula 1 grid will expand towards 12 teams in the future.

We can have up to 12 teams on the grid. [latest F1 news, rumours and results right here](https://www.givemesport.com/formula-1) at Give Me Sport. We accept good teams, even if they are small, as is the case with Haas.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has sent a message to Formula 1 teams and their attitude towards new teams. Quoted by Soymotor, Ben Sulayem once again ...

We can have a maximum of 12 teams on the grid," assured the FIA president. "Then on the other side we have the Andretti team. "Having a company like General Motors, one of the five biggest manufacturers in the world...

This smartly designed and versatile bar integrates seamlessly with Microsoft's video conferencing platform.

Businesses investing in Microsoft Teams Rooms will find the Epos Expand Vision 3T a worthy collaboration partner. From the Teams admin portal, the 3T appeared as a new device in the Teams Rooms on Android list. A normal Teams account can be used, but all you'll be able to do is send meeting requests from it and accept those from other Teams users. Initial setup was smooth: we connected our HD monitor, powered the 3T up and waited a minute while it booted. Powered by a 6-core ARM v8 CPU with 4GB of memory, the Vision 3T runs the certified Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android app so you only need to bring your own monitor. Instead, the kit includes an Epos Expand SP 30T speakerphone that connects to the 3T over USB.

Formula 1 teams and series bosses should welcome potential new entries like Andretti-Cadillac rather than object to them, says FIA president Mohammed Ben ...

As F1's popularity continues to grow, however, perhaps the glitzy car launches of old can once again have their place - but in a much more inclusive way OPINION: Ever since Michael Andretti made his intentions clear to form a team to join the Formula 1 grid, it has been hit with resistance. But things could get spicy against Lewis Hamilton in 2023 if Brackley's latest car is good enough to place either driver on the F1 throne

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has called on F1 and the 10 teams to be "more encouraging" of General Motors' attempt to enter the sport.

Will they be able to be [in F1]? "We opened [the process by calling for expressions of interest], to let them see. We welcome any proposal to be one of the 12 teams.

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To improve the efficiency of your team's collaboration and better organize your own tasks, Information Technology Services recommends making Microsoft Teams ...

Planner, for example, keeps your tasks organized and sends reminders of upcoming deadlines to your email. Customize in-app and email notifications to determine how quickly you’ll be notified of Teams activity. If you are interested in Teams training for your administrative department or unit, email [[email protected]]. Turn on transcription for accessibility, and record sessions to share with people who couldn’t attend. Create Teams for tracking projects, conversations and documents. The Health Sciences Center has its own version, but people can be added as guests to either Teams environment.

We're in the thick of transfer season, folks. MLS teams are making signings left and right as they prepare for the start of the 2023 regular season on Feb.

He has speed and a dangerous right foot, to go along with positional flexibility that allows him to play anywhere across the front three. Minda is a young, dynamic winger who loves to run behind the backline and break into space. He also has a nice long diagonal and a well-weighted through ball in his locker. He pops up in all sorts of dangerous spots in the final third, has a great left foot and good vision. That’s how many minutes Fabricio Diaz has played in each of the last three seasons for Liverpool FC in Uruguay’s Primera División…as a teenager. If Red Bull would be willing to sell to other MLS teams outside of the For a teenager, hitting that goals tally and backing it up with a strong expected goals (xG) tally of 13.2 in league play is impressive. With a good mix of physicality, defensive range, progressive dribbling and connective passing, there’s a reason why Diaz has played so much at such a young age. The 26-year-old has good speed, strong close control and is a real threat from set pieces. Villa is a right-footed Colombian winger who racked up 11 combined non-penalty goals and assists in just under 1,300 minutes in 2022. MLS teams are making signings left and right as they prepare for the start of the 2023 regular season on Feb. At just 19, Leonardo scored 13 goals in Brazil’s Serie A last year and another two goals in the Copa Sudamericana.

Michael Andretti has spoken about continued resistance against his bid to join F1 since he revealed GM is part of his entry plan.

Zak has been very supportive.” “Zak wants to do whatever he can to help us get there and so has Alpine as well,” Andretti told Forbes. “It’s all about money.

The FIA appears delighted at the prospect of Andretti Autosport's team-up with Cadillac to form a new Formula 1 team – but very few others are quite so ...

It is an FIA championship, and it [the FIA] holds most of the cards to get the expression of interest going." "Our end goal is to be competing for the world championship five or six years down the road. "Cadillac will be very much involved in the manufacturing of the car," he added. "If we get in, in 2025, there won't be a new engine yet, so we would have to go with a formula that is used now, but in 2026 there are various things we can do with another engine manufacturer. "I'm not surprised – In Formula 1, the owners look out for themselves, not what is best for the series. To take advantage of that, [Andretti has linked up with automotive giant General Motors](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-andretti-cadillac-team-fia-28884498) for a joint entry with its luxury Cadillac brand. [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucemartin/2023/01/10/michael-andretti-sounds-off-on-formula-one-pushback-remains-optimistic-he-checked-all-the-boxes-for-f1-bid/?sh=58e108e4232e) : "It's all about money. First, they think they are going to get diluted one tenth of their prize money, but they also get very greedy thinking we will take all the American sponsors as well. That's not for lack of trying in recent times – after the collapse of the deal to buy He's a racer and he understands the series needs to have one or two more teams. By being the most publicly outspoken, [the FIA](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fia-world-motor-sport-council) opened the door to the possibility of a new team joining the grid as [it launched its 'Expressions of Interest' process](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/11th-team-andretti-fia-sulayem-28858877).