I’ve tried many ways of managing projects, but recently became interested in the kanban method. I wanted to experiment with it, but did not wish to download a new app to try, and I wasn’t sold on the idea of…
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Data Visualization: Modern Approaches
This is a very cool look at different ways of making data visual.
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Marketing U: three steps to Define, Design, and Deliver a personal brand
When networking, interviewing for a job, or pitching an idea to a supervisor or investor, it’s important to communicate the benefit you provide. A personal brand needs to be: Clear, Compelling, and Consistent. Marketing is about creating interest in what…
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Information and Findability
Like talents that are never found or expressed, like ideas that languish and are lost, “Information that’s hard to find is information you can’t use.” -Peter Morville, author of “Ambient Findability.” This is something that fascinates me about productivity and…
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Storytelling
Storytelling is one of the essential strategies described in the book Make It Stick by Chip and Dan Heath. It’s also one that doesn’t come easily to me. These links provide insight into the art of storytelling: Goizueta Business Library…
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Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath
Want to know how to communicate ideas effectively? In “Made to Stick” authors Chip and Dan Heath practice what they preach by providing concrete examples of successful messages that are understood, remembered and have a lasting impact. To design one,…
To the point of no return(s)
Interruptions and Distractions Over at Creating Passionate Users, Kathy Sierra talks about Is Twitter Too Good? There’s a great illustration about how the newfangled ability to be constantly connected interrupted and distracted has shot dramatically up. How can we focus…
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Discovery of the Day
How to Get Started with Getting Things Done on BNET. Lots of other neat stuff here too.
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Discovery of the Day
Ageless Learner has a variety of interesting assessments and articles, including a learning culture audit.
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