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4 Lessons Learned Outside the Classroom during an MBA

Tom Spencer

Time management. In order to take on all of these responsibilities, one has to develop outstanding time management skills. During these times your best friend will become Google Calendar. Cultural awareness.

Meeting 88
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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times. Although consulting jobs have been under threat because of the negatively impacted economy, companies have cut off many expenses (travel, networking events) and firms have adjusted their operations to support a ‘work from home’ model.

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What to Do When Personal and Professional Commitments Compete for Your Time

Harvard Business

As a time management coach, I help working parents navigate these challenges on a daily basis. The first is to define how you want to prioritize your time when professional and personal commitments collide. I recommend putting time in your calendar to think about what seems right for you and your family. Family culture.

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96% of U.S. Professionals Say They Need Flexibility, but Only 47% Have It

Harvard Business

Employees are based out of a company office, but they can work at a location of their choosing for some portion of their time. TravelLite: minimal travel. Employees have minimal to no travel, with a maximum of 10% travel annually (2–4 days per month or its annual equivalent). Employees work on a part-time schedule.

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Do You Know How Each Person on Your Team Likes to Work?

Harvard Business

When we travel to a country that has a different culture than ours, many of us spend time learning ways to communicate and connect with the people there. Similarly, when you first become a manager, it’s helpful to spend time up front connecting and creating a common language with your team.

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How to Find the Time to Connect with Colleagues When You’re Very, Very Busy

Harvard Business

While productivity is important, the balance between task completion and taking the time to connect with your team is essential in avoiding burnout and making work more enjoyable. A consequence of our often never-ending to-do lists at work is the loss of camaraderie among coworkers.

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4 Conversations Every Overwhelmed Working Parent Should Have

Harvard Business

The other, Joseph, saw how Brittney’s skill in doing this not only made Brittney happier but also changed our whole company culture to be more supportive of working parents. One of us, Brittney, became a mom six years ago and went through this experience of renegotiating boundaries in an intentional way.

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