Thu.Jun 29, 2023

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From Melodies to AI: The Unconventional Journey of Chad Barr

Consulting Matters

I had the privilege of chatting with my very first business mentor, Chad Barr. Chad's story is nothing short of inspiring and is a testament to the power of embracing change and creativity. Born and raised in Israel, Chad began his journey as a musician, playing professionally in various bands. After serving in the military, he traded his guitar for a computer keyboard, falling in love with coding and shifting to a career in computer science.

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How Managers Can Make Time for Their Own Development

Harvard Business

Managers today must balance their day-to-day work with multiple “ands,” such as delivering on quarterly objectives and thinking strategically. Given these numerous demands, managers tend to deprioritize their own career development. It doesn’t have to be that way. The more managers take control of their development, the better able they’ll be to avoid the common career mistakes that will get in the way of their growth.

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Beyond Borders: How HR Can Help International Employees Thrive

Comatch

Today’s business environment operates on a global scale. Sending employees overseas is becoming increasingly common and many organizations can take advantage of the vast benefits of doing so. For companies operating across borders, having staff with an understanding of working internationally is not just an added advantage, but a competitive necessity.

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3 Ways to Nail Your Presentation to the Board

Harvard Business

The boardroom is a distinct forum that requires a different type of presentation and preparation. In this article, the author outlines three practices every business leader should embrace to enhance their board presentations: 1) Start with a governing thesis: a big idea or perspective that captures the main point of the discussion. Presentations that start this way leave the audience with a compelling message. 2) Understand that the CEO is not the target audience.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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3 Insider Tips To Create An ROI On Your PR Strategy

Henry DeVries

PR expert Mario Sarceno shares three important principles to help create tangible gains from positive exposure.

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The seduction of grad school

Seth Godin Blog

For a certain cohort of high-performing students at famous colleges, graduate school feels irresistible. If you’re good at school, the challenge and offer of law school, med school or a famous business school means you get to do more of what you’re good at. You’re offered a high-status badge, a path to a well-paid job and several years of more school instead of the scary freedom of choice of what happens next.

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Show report: The ABCs of AI in CX

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Last week was one of the CX industry’s biggest events — Customer Contact Week. Of course, the hot topic of the show was AI and how it can be used in the contact center and throughout the customer journey. I spoke with show attendees and exhibitors to get their take on what AI means for CX and the contact center. Logitech’s Adriana Vazquez remarked on the benefit of getting so many points of view together at the show to discuss how to move forward with AI.

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