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4 Lessons Learned Outside the Classroom during an MBA

Tom Spencer

Developing teamwork skills is a major part of the value you will get from an MBA. Time management. During the MBA program, besides attending classes and completing assignments, students also get involved in clubs, competitions, alumni meetings and informational interviews, all while applying for internships and jobs.

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Why You Need an Untouchable Day Every Week

Harvard Business

When I worked as Director of Leadership Development at Walmart, my days were full of meetings. I now have research calls and phone interviews; lunches with literary agents and web developers; conference calls about book titles and publishing schedules; and radio interviews and media prep calls. But I was wrong.

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How Being a Workaholic Differs from Working Long Hours — and Why That Matters for Your Health

Harvard Business

Is it working long hours that increases our risk of developing health issues? The experiences of Hanna and Michael, individuals whom we interviewed separately, outside of this study, align with these results. He was prescribed medication to lower it. We generally assume that working too much is bad for our health.

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Productivity Tips for People Who Hate Productivity Tips

Harvard Business

Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem. If I have time, I’ll develop it into a more extensive outline (more progress).

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Productivity Tips for People Who Hate Productivity Tips

Harvard Business

Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem. If I have time, I’ll develop it into a more extensive outline (more progress).