“Schools need to do a better job helping U.S. students excel in technical fields if the country wants to continue to lead the world in technological innovation.” This is a quote from President Obama in a recent interview on the importance of maintaining our country’s (debatable) technical edge, by ensuring that schools stress the importance […]
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Recently I switched from my beloved iPhone to a Windows Phone for work purposes. Leaving Siri (iPhone’s digital assistant) behind felt like a bad breakup. However, I got over ‘her’ fast when I cut over to my new phone just in time for the Windows Phone 8.1 update, which introduced me to Cortana. Have you
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Ever wish there was more time in your day? Feeling bogged down by the administrative or time-consuming tasks that aren’t on your critical path but still need to get done? Then you should probably know about virtual assistants (VAs). Most virtual assistants are contract or freelance workers who do their jobs from home and focus
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In this article, you will discover whether the versatile platform Monday.com is suitable for your small business. Monday.com initially emerged as a work collaboration tool in 2014 but has since evolved into a comprehensive solution for numerous workflows, encompassing customer relationship management (CRM), project management, software development, human resources, marketing, and more. This cloud-based platform
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In the vast landscape of information dissemination, the ability to convey ideas clearly and efficiently is paramount. One methodology that stands out in this pursuit is Information Mapping©. This comprehensive approach transforms the chaos of complex information into a structured and coherent format, ensuring that audiences can easily comprehend and retain the content. As we
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[Updated] In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, fostering creativity and enhancing productivity are key factors in achieving success. As workplaces evolve, employers are increasingly recognizing the significance of creating an environment that sparks innovation and maximizes efficiency. From startups to established corporations, organizations are seeking new strategies to unleash the creative potential of their
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Creating a dream team is an aspiration for every leader, but achieving it requires unravelling the misconceptions that often surround this pursuit. In this article, we delve into the realm of team-building and debunk the prevailing myths that hinder organizations from crafting their ideal teams. From the fallacy of “perfect” individuals to the myth of
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As a project manager, one of your biggest challenges is staying on top of the myriad of outside threats that can sidetrack your project. Issues turn into risks that then become realities and can result in slowing down or even tanking your project completely in some cases. Often during interviews, project management candidates are asked
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Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) has become an integral tool for companies of all types and is essential in numerous Business Process Management (BPM) and Business Intelligence (BI) systems. Gartner Inc. defines BAM solutions as providing “real-time access to critical business performance indicators to improve the speed and effectiveness of business operations. Unlike traditional real-time monitoring,
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“Those who tell the stories rule the world.” – Hopi American Indian Proverb (also attributed to Plato, Greek Philosopher) Storytelling, one of today’s biggest corporate buzzwords, is not a new concept. Stories have been an essential driver of change throughout human history. Brands have been telling their stories to consumers for ages, before there was
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Interviewing a candidate? We have updated this article to cover 7 essential steps: prep, open-ended Qs, active listening, probing, cultural fit, and room for questions. Have you ever walked away from an interview with the nagging feeling that you missed asking crucial questions? Perhaps you’ve experienced that uncertainty about what you truly need from a
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[Updated] The Scrum Guide generally describes the Scrum Master role as one of teaching, coaching, facilitating, and removing impediments. Working towards being a “good” Scrum Master doesn’t guarantee the desired results anymore. As complex projects multiply and new technologies emerge, the Scrum Master role has to be about effectiveness. Part of being an effective Scrum
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