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Summer Micro-Learning Series: Just-In-Time Personalized Learning

Clarity Consultants

Micro learning is a powerful tool because it delivers the concepts and information that employees need in less time for greater impact. Just-in-time learning provides an even greater resource for employees to get the on-the-spot resources they need to tackle tough tasks. Here are 5 things you can do to bring this speedy training method into use at your company this summer.

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Los Angeles Renames Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day: Christopher Columbus Statue Beheaded

MishTalk

In the name of political correctness, the city of LA decided to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day. Why not just do away with it altogether? City officials want the paid time off. (more…).

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"Nothing matters more than results"

Seth Godin Blog

Except for: Community, contribution and what our friends think. Trust. The perception of quality. How much we like doing business with you. Side effects. and  self-esteem. Also. doing work that matters, with people we care about. It seems like almost everything important matters more than results.

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Jobs Report Disappoints: Hours Worked Drop, Earnings and Employment Under Expectations

MishTalk

Initial Reaction. Today’s establishment survey shows jobs rose by a much weaker than expected 156,000. Revisions took off 21,000 in June and another 20,000 in July. In the household survey, employment fell by 74,000. Average weekly hours worked declined by 0.1 hour and wage growth was anemic. (more…).

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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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"Nothing matters more than results"

Seth Godin Blog

Except for: Community, contribution and what our friends think. Trust. The perception of quality. How much we like doing business with you. Side effects. and  self-esteem. Also. doing work that matters, with people we care about. It seems like almost everything important matters more than results.

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The Problem with Saying “Don’t Bring Me Problems, Bring Me Solutions”

Harvard Business

It’s time to retire the saying “Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions.” Even though advocates of this approach believe it reduces whining, increases empowerment , helps employees manage up, and boosts careers , it’s fraught with challenges. Not every problem has an easy solution. Tackling the complexity of most significant business issues can take a pool of talented people with diverse points of view.

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Auto Sales Unexpectedly Plunge to February 2014 Low: Hurricane Boost Coming?

MishTalk

Economists actually thought car sales would be flat in August. The Econoday consensus was 16.7 million units at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate. Instead, sales plunged to 16.1 million units. (more…).

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Why Do Consultants Have Crappy LinkedIn Profiles?

Women in Consulting

:: I just read a content marketing article that said I should be provocative and emotional in my headline. My style is usually much more supportive and complimentary. However, now I’ve got your attention, let’s look at some of the problems consultants have with their LinkedIn profiles. Consultants are smart. We know we should be paying attention to our LinkedIn profiles.

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GDP Estimates: GDPNow 3.2%, Nowcast 2.2%

MishTalk

The spread between the Atlanta Fed GDPNow model and the New York Fed Nowcast model narrowed a bit today. About one percentage point separates the models. (more…).

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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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If America’s Economy Is Winner-Take-All, Why Are Some Smaller Businesses Thriving?

Harvard Business

The U.S. economy has grown more concentrated since the early 1990s, with big players taking home a larger share of revenue across industries. That trend has accelerated in recent years. Much of the concern has been around the financial industry, where despite complaints of “too big to fail,” the number of large, international banks has actually fallen since the crisis.

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Summer Micro-Learning Series: Just-In-Time Personalized Learning

Clarity Consultants

Micro learning is a powerful tool because it delivers the concepts and information that employees need in less time for greater impact. Just-in-time learning provides an even greater resource for employees to get the on-the-spot resources they need to tackle tough tasks. Here are 5 things you can do to bring this speedy training method into use at your company this summer. 1) Know the Learning Journey.

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A Public Health Lesson from Hurricane Harvey: Invest in Prevention

Harvard Business

As Hurricane Harvey bore down on the United States, President Trump pledged to unleash “the full force of government” to assist the victims of the storm. The White House later released a statement outlining the administration’s plan to make federal funds available to affected individuals, state and local governments, and some nonprofit organizations to meet the demands of the emergency.

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When Should Multinationals Move Back into Venezuela?

Harvard Business

The crisis in Venezuela has been escalating over the last few years as product shortages, social unrest, and political clashes have grown more severe. Then, in August, Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro formed a constituent assembly to rewrite Venezuela’s constitution (against the will of an opposition-controlled and democratically elected legislative), receiving the condemnation of several countries in Latin America and the European Union , which have refused to recognize the

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.

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Research: Opposition to Federal Spending Is Driven by Racial Resentment

Harvard Business

Conflicts over federal government spending have been a defining feature of 21st-century American politics. It is not surprising that a general uptick in opposition to spending should follow a global economic crisis like the Great Recession. But the dynamics of the conflict are curious — in particular, fierce critiques of spending have come from areas of the U.S. that rely more heavily on federal money.