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Know Thy Enemy: Building Your Competitive Intelligence in 90 Days
Know Thy Enemy: Building Your Competitive Intelligence in 90 Days
Jun 11, 2025
Iowa's Distinct Leadership Culture: Our Leadership We Prize and Our Community We Will Maintain
Iowa's Distinct Leadership Culture: Our Leadership We Prize and Our Community We Will Maintain
May 5, 2022
ABCs & 123s of Workforce Attraction and Talent Retention
ABCs & 123s of Workforce Attraction and Talent Retention
Sep 27, 2021
Scenario Planning: Preparing for the Future Today
Scenario Planning: Preparing for the Future Today
Aug 4, 2021
Eyes on the Horizon: Developing a Succession Plan
Eyes on the Horizon: Developing a Succession Plan
Jun 1, 2021
Meeting Facilitation Reference Guide - Free eBook
Meeting Facilitation Reference Guide - Free eBook
Jan 11, 2021
Encouraging a Startup Mentality
Encouraging a Startup Mentality
Jun 27, 2020
Virtual Teams, Part Two: Trends in Talent Acquisition
Virtual Teams, Part Two: Trends in Talent Acquisition
Mar 11, 2020
Virtual Teams, Part One: The Next Just-In-Time Revolution
Virtual Teams, Part One: The Next Just-In-Time Revolution
Feb 19, 2020
Challenges in Innovating Your Business Model
Challenges in Innovating Your Business Model
Apr 20, 2019
De-Mystifying AI, Part Two: Three Things HR Leaders Need to Do
De-Mystifying AI, Part Two: Three Things HR Leaders Need to Do
Apr 5, 2019
De-Mystifying AI, Part One: What is AI?
De-Mystifying AI, Part One: What is AI?
Feb 15, 2019
Debunking Innovation Myths
Debunking Innovation Myths
Sep 12, 2018
Developing a Digitization Strategy in the Insurance Industry
Developing a Digitization Strategy in the Insurance Industry
Jun 14, 2018
Exploring Algorithmic Trading's Impact
Exploring Algorithmic Trading's Impact
Jun 5, 2018
The Rise of Insurtech: Response Strategies for Insurers
The Rise of Insurtech: Response Strategies for Insurers
Dec 27, 2017
FinTech: Disruptive Innovation in Financial Services
FinTech: Disruptive Innovation in Financial Services
Oct 14, 2017

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Data-Driven Tool to Measure Wellbeing Across Countries
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Data-Driven Tool to Measure Wellbeing Across Countries
Insights from a PhD Data Scientist
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Insights from a PhD Data Scientist
Becoming a Data-Driven Bank
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Becoming a Data-Driven Bank
High-Growth Healthcare Technology Startup
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High-Growth Healthcare Technology Startup
Targeting Consumers using Human Centered Design
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Targeting Consumers using Human Centered Design
Leading the Formation of an Agricultural Organization
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Leading the Formation of an Agricultural Organization
Evaluating the Risk of Entering New Markets
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Evaluating the Risk of Entering New Markets
Clarifying Mission & Diversifying Funding
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Clarifying Mission & Diversifying Funding

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Bâton Global’s Matthew Mitchell on Gas Prices, Market Volatility, and the Economic Impact of the Iran Conflict
Bâton Global’s Matthew Mitchell on Gas Prices, Market Volatility, and the Economic Impact of the Iran Conflict
Mar 3, 2026
Bâton Global Supports Davenport Public Library in Building a Strategic Plan with Purpose
Bâton Global Supports Davenport Public Library in Building a Strategic Plan with Purpose
Dec 18, 2025
Bâton Global Featured in Public Library Magazine for Advancing Data-Driven Strategic Planning in Public Libraries
Bâton Global Featured in Public Library Magazine for Advancing Data-Driven Strategic Planning in Public Libraries
Dec 10, 2025
Bâton Global and Partners Support the City of Aspen in Adapting to the Future of Work and Strengthening Operations
Bâton Global and Partners Support the City of Aspen in Adapting to the Future of Work and Strengthening Operations
Nov 3, 2025
Bâton Global’s Matthew Mitchell Weighs In on New Federal Tax Breaks for Tips and Overtime Pay
Bâton Global’s Matthew Mitchell Weighs In on New Federal Tax Breaks for Tips and Overtime Pay
Jul 14, 2025
Bâton Global's Matthew Mitchell, PhD, Speaks on the Impacts of New Tariffs on Small Businesses
Bâton Global's Matthew Mitchell, PhD, Speaks on the Impacts of New Tariffs on Small Businesses
Apr 4, 2025
Matthew Mitchell, PhD, Speaks on the Impact of Automotive Tariffs on Iowa Consumers
Matthew Mitchell, PhD, Speaks on the Impact of Automotive Tariffs on Iowa Consumers
Apr 2, 2025
John Deere announces additional layoffs at Iowa locations
John Deere announces additional layoffs at Iowa locations
Jun 4, 2024
Bâton Global Partners with VictoryXR to Advance Virtual Reality in Higher Education
Bâton Global Partners with VictoryXR to Advance Virtual Reality in Higher Education
Mar 22, 2024
Bâton Global Names Matthew Mitchell CEO: Mitchell to Focus on Growth in New Markets and Innovative Services
Bâton Global Names Matthew Mitchell CEO: Mitchell to Focus on Growth in New Markets and Innovative Services
Mar 19, 2024
Envision Iowa Statewide Leaders Economic Outlook Report released in Partnership with the Business Publication Corporation
Envision Iowa Statewide Leaders Economic Outlook Report released in Partnership with the Business Publication Corporation
Dec 6, 2022
The Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces WTOS Playbook Release
The Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces WTOS Playbook Release
Nov 4, 2022
Bâton Global Partners With the Business Publication Corporation on the Envision Iowa Statewide Leaders Economic Outlook Report
Bâton Global Partners With the Business Publication Corporation on the Envision Iowa Statewide Leaders Economic Outlook Report
Nov 2, 2022
Bâton Global's Jeffrey Kappen and Matthew Mitchell Launching New Book, Am I Doing This Right?
Bâton Global's Jeffrey Kappen and Matthew Mitchell Launching New Book, Am I Doing This Right?
Sep 30, 2022
Workforce Trends & Occupancy Study Captures Insights to Help Advance Greater Des Moines and Downtown DSM
Workforce Trends & Occupancy Study Captures Insights to Help Advance Greater Des Moines and Downtown DSM
Mar 8, 2022
How Businesses with International Ties may Adapt their Operations during the Invasion of Ukraine
How Businesses with International Ties may Adapt their Operations during the Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022
Kevin Kacere joins Bâton Global as an Advisor for Manufacturers
Kevin Kacere joins Bâton Global as an Advisor for Manufacturers
Dec 8, 2021
DSM Forward Playbooks Receive National and Global Recognition - Greater Des Moines Partnership: DSM Forward Playbooks
DSM Forward Playbooks Receive National and Global Recognition - Greater Des Moines Partnership: DSM Forward Playbooks
Nov 10, 2021
Bâton Global Presenting on Leveraging Data to Drive Profitable Decisions at This Year’s Indiana Bankers Mega Conference
Bâton Global Presenting on Leveraging Data to Drive Profitable Decisions at This Year’s Indiana Bankers Mega Conference
Oct 6, 2021
Bâton Global Selected to Lead Downtown DSM: Future Forward
Bâton Global Selected to Lead Downtown DSM: Future Forward
Sep 2, 2021
Baton Global’s John Economos Recognized for Process Optimization
Baton Global’s John Economos Recognized for Process Optimization
Jun 3, 2021
Molly Lopez Finalist for 2021 Inspiring Women of Iowa Character Award
Molly Lopez Finalist for 2021 Inspiring Women of Iowa Character Award
Mar 5, 2021
Iowa Restaurant Closures Continue Amid Hope for Industry Recovery, but it Could be an Uneven One
Iowa Restaurant Closures Continue Amid Hope for Industry Recovery, but it Could be an Uneven One
Feb 22, 2021
Calls for Stimulus Grow Louder Amid Fears of Second COVID-19 Recession
Calls for Stimulus Grow Louder Amid Fears of Second COVID-19 Recession
Dec 7, 2020
Economic Experts Warn COVID-19 Shutdowns Could Devastate Iowa
Economic Experts Warn COVID-19 Shutdowns Could Devastate Iowa
Nov 25, 2020
Amazon to hire 1,000 people at Bondurant fulfillment center
Amazon to hire 1,000 people at Bondurant fulfillment center
Oct 26, 2020
Reshoring Becomes Higher Priority for Iowa Manufacturers
Reshoring Becomes Higher Priority for Iowa Manufacturers
Oct 5, 2020
DSM Forward offers expert-led playbooks for industries, businesses
DSM Forward offers expert-led playbooks for industries, businesses
May 8, 2020
Reopening Economy Too Soon Would Cost Lives, Precious Time
Reopening Economy Too Soon Would Cost Lives, Precious Time
Apr 23, 2020
Amid pandemic, medical device maker Athena GTX sales ‘through the roof’
Amid pandemic, medical device maker Athena GTX sales ‘through the roof’
Apr 10, 2020
Stimulus Bill May Put Money in Your Hands
Stimulus Bill May Put Money in Your Hands
Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19 Impacts on Business
COVID-19 Impacts on Business
Mar 26, 2020
Canada grapples with Trump's ban on travel from Europe amid border questions
Canada grapples with Trump's ban on travel from Europe amid border questions
Mar 12, 2020
Coronavirus Could Impact Iowa's Economy
Coronavirus Could Impact Iowa's Economy
Feb 18, 2020
City Leaders Contemplate Plans for Future of Fort Dodge mall
City Leaders Contemplate Plans for Future of Fort Dodge mall
Nov 6, 2019
Google and Facebook Investigations
Google and Facebook Investigations
Sep 15, 2019
Five Ways To Evolve As An Entrepreneurial Leader
Five Ways To Evolve As An Entrepreneurial Leader
Jan 16, 2019
Amazon wage boost sparks conversation in Iowa
Amazon wage boost sparks conversation in Iowa
Oct 2, 2018
Dow/DuPont Merger Impacts on their Agricultural Units
Dow/DuPont Merger Impacts on their Agricultural Units
Sep 1, 2017

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