Wed.Feb 05, 2020

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Summary for a Project’s Boundaries: Drivers, Constraints, & Floats

Johanna Rothman

In my experience, too many projects are under too much pressure. The sponsors want all of the features, completed in too-short time, with no defects. And, if possible, the sponsors think the project should cost nothing, the team should not need any training, and the team can work in any way, regardless of the desired outcomes. I'd like to get something for nothing, too.

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Before and After

Chad Barr

As many of you know, I have been working diligently this past several years on improving my photography skills and knowledge. Before the many workshops and research, I’ve participated in, I thought that preparing the camera aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings was all that it took to produce the perfect shot. Now, after years of learning and practice, I’ve concluded that developing the eye to capture the perfect shot, editing and post-processing the image is what brings it to lif

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Today? You start growing your email list

Kai Davis

(This is a second part to the 2019 daily “ Today? You start building your email list ”). If you’re just getting started with email marketing for your business, you want to make it as easy on yourself as possible. Pick a service that makes it easy to send email. Get a ~dozen or so readers. Make the clackity-clack noise regularly. Practice hitting that publish button.

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Growth by Acquisition Isn’t for Everybody

Martinka Consulting

This was originally written for the blog on www.ibainc.com. An interesting title of an article about how the author helps his company’s clients, isn’t it? Immediately telling readers the subject might not be for them. It’s because I’m not a salesperson, one size doesn’t fit all, etc. In fact, I start out speaking engagements on buying a business by telling the audience (usually management and executive level people0 there’s a good chance it’s not for them.

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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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Academy Awards Episode: “Parasite” and “American Factory”

Harvard Business

Youngme, Felix, and Mihir celebrate Academy Awards week by discussing two of their favorite nominations: the film “Parasite” and the documentary “American Factory.

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Leading a Technology Giant During the Techlash

Harvard Business

Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, joins Azeem Azhar to discuss how regulation can advance the technology industry and innovation.

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I Can't Do That

CaseInterview.com

Let's take a look at the following two sentences: I can’t do that. I can’t do that. yet. Only one word separates these two sentences. But, they have profoundly different meanings. . The first sentence, “I can’t do that,” implies a permanent state that can’t be altered. By adding the word “yet,” as in “I can’t do that. yet,” it implies that the current status of your skill level can be altered with time.

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The Era of Antisocial Social Media

Harvard Business

Young people’s behaviors are changing. How will businesses adapt?

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Why Competing For New Talent Is a Mistake

Harvard Business

It hurts the labor market — and your organization.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Research: Bringing Up Past Injustices Make Majority Groups Defensive

Harvard Business

…and less willing to push for change.

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What Makes a Family Business Last?

Harvard Business

It’s all about your mindset.

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Arming Publishers To Migrate to Automated Sales Processes - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM GOOGLE AD MANAGER

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Google.

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