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The Paint Drip Professional: Mastering the Art of Continuous Learning and Exploration
I’ll be frank: today’s topic has been in my mind’s guestroom for a few years, comfortably sprawled out without even hinting at a check-out date. It’s a concept I stumbled upon in a blog post by Bob Marshall that resonated so deeply, it was as if I’d discovered a label for my own, seemingly unconventional,…
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A Tale of Two Songs, and Two Times in Two Worlds
A gentle forewarning: This article deviates from my norm. It doesn’t delve into business concepts or share knowledge and strategies for professionals. Instead, after a week steeped in technicality, I’ve decided to ease into the weekend with a softer, more personal theme. Music, a constant undercurrent in my life, is the inspiration of today’s piece.…
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Navigating the Digital Divide: Leadership Strategies for Building Trust and Rapport in Remote Work Environments
Recommended Listening: In an era where video conferences have replaced conference rooms and kitchen tables have become office desks, the traditional norms of workplace leadership have been thrown into a blender. The swift pivot to remote work, necessitated by the global pandemic, has blurred the lines between work and home life. This change has ushered…
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16 Tons and What Do You Get? Burnout in Today’s Work Climate
Before the term ‘burnout’ pervaded every workplace wellness resource, I was already intimately familiar with its unforgiving grip. It was during the early days of my corporate journey that I first met burnout – not as a concept, but as an exhausting reality. I was working as a reporting analyst in a quality assurance team…
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Navigating the Optical Illusions of Business: Understanding Cognitive Biases
Recommended Listening: In the world of business, as in life, things aren’t always as they seem. Just as an optical illusion can trick our eyes into seeing something that isn’t there, cognitive biases can distort our perception of reality, influencing our decision-making and leading us down unintended paths. These mental shortcuts, while sometimes useful, can…
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Taming the Complexity Beast: The Art and Science of Modular Design
If you’ve been following our recent discussions on change management, requirement gathering, and problem solving, you’ve probably noticed a common thread – the importance of understanding your starting point (the current state of affairs) and your desired end goal (what you aim to achieve). Today, we’ll dive deeper into the strategy that bridges these two…
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Clarifying the Ambiguous: A Guide to Defining Effective Requirements for Your Next Project
Recommended Listening: Setting off on a new project without clear requirements is akin to embarking on a road trip with no destination in mind – you might have a fun ride, but you’ll likely end up lost, wasting time and resources. Clear, comprehensive, and well-defined project requirements are the roadmap for your project journey. They…
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Leading Beyond the Labels: The Risks of Buzzword Propaganda
Before we dive into the core of this article, I want to preface it with a personal note. I’ve noticed a trend in business news articles recently, where complex behaviors and situations are generalized into intellectually lazy labels and catchy clickbait terms. While it’s not within the lines of my usual content, in this article,…
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Unearthing Solutions: Mastering Problem-Solving Strategies à la Tomb Raider
Recommended Listening (Content warning – this isn’t the edited version): Before we jump into our thrilling Tomb Raider-themed exploration of problem-solving, I’d like to share a bit of personal insight. One of the most valuable skills I’ve acquired throughout my career is the ability to methodically approach a problem, strategize a solution, and execute it…
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Steering the Ship in Stormy Seas: Mastering Change Management in the Digital Era
Recommended Listening: In the vast seascape of the digital era, charting a course towards the shores of progress requires more than a sturdy ship and a star to steer by. Businesses are called not only to traverse the tides of change but to transform their vessels, upgrade their navigation systems, and inspire their crew during…
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