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How close are you to the Business Side of Your Organization?

I know a certain project manager (PM) who I will refer to as “Bob.” Bob seems to have a knack that other PMs do not have. Bob listens to the business side of his organization and he acts as if

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What Does Net Neutrality Mean to You?

Net neutrality (also known as “network neutrality”, “internet neutrality”, or “net equality”) is the principle that internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the internet equally, not discriminating or charging differently by user, content, site, platform, application,

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The Interview: Why Wasn’t I Chosen!

From the interviewer’s vantage point, the selection process is about availability and choices. That principle applies to many things the rest of us do, too, throughout the day. For instance, isn’t it interesting that when a group of people dine

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Your Brand: Do You Know What It Is?

If you’re in transition and want to be found among the many people looking for work, you must stand out. How can you increase your chances of being called in for an interview if you cannot be picked out from

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Don’t Buy or Lease Your Infrastructure, Get a Subscription

In an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) model, a third-party provider hosts hardware, software, servers, storage and other infrastructure components on behalf of its clients. For you, it means your organization will not own or lease the infrastructure, you pay

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The Carrot or the Stick

I know a certain Project Manager (PM) who we’ll refer to as “Bob.” Bob was a new employee. As a Project Management Professional (PMP), he believed he was ready for the position at an established organization. This organization was a

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How to Find a Job in This Job Market

I want to preface this by stating that I have been a practicing career coach for over eight years, during which time I have helped almost 600 job seekers. Every case is unique because no two circumstances are alike, but

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Responsive Website Design: Can This Replace Mobile Apps?

Many business owners struggle with whether they should design a responsive website that works across devices or focus exclusively on building native mobile apps. Choosing between a responsive website or a native mobile app is more of a business call than that of technical capabilities.

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Communication While in Transition

Disclaimer: My professional background is not in the field of communication, but I still have some opinions. Certainly, the cliché “It’s not what you know but whom you know” is often true. However, when people are in transition, I would

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What Went Wrong with Your Last Presentation?

You are about to give the most important presentation of your career. If you convince the audience and gain their approval, you could change your business forever. You worked hard on the presentation and are well prepared. However, not long

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