Archives for the tag "professional development"

Having community means growing community

April 2, 2009 · Posted in professional development, social media  

This month, Fast Company magazine has a couple of articles on community, and the use of social media in the corporate context. Some of the content is inspiring – I’m sending the article about the baby-faced 25-year-old Facebook cofounder, Chris Hughes, to my grandson to show him some possibilities outside of the more traditional career [...]

The speed of technology

March 13, 2009 · Posted in professional development  

No doubt the speed of technology shapes everything we do. Most people reading this article are evidence of that, as the work we do didn’t exist when we graduated from high school, or university, or even a few years ago. While some people get fixated on a single hot technology, and may even build a [...]

Rahel Bailie named Fellow of STC

January 27, 2009 · Posted in management, professional development  

It’s official – I’ve been named STC Fellow. Fellow is the highest rank conferred by the STC, and is decided by a committee that judges contribution to the profession against a number of standard criteria. Thanks for everyone who sent their congratulations and good wishes. I’ll be celebrating with the other seven new Fellows at [...]

Keep creating unexpected value

December 24, 2008 · Posted in management, professional development  

What better way to create a great customer experience than by delivering more than they expect?

Showcase Your Talents

October 13, 2008 · Posted in management, professional development  

Using a resume to showcase your talents in an effective marketing campaign.

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