In Coast Or Climb, Surviving The Road Up The Corporate Ladder, we meet Scott, a senior analyst and associate at a large professional services firm. He is a supporting character in the short story, for Maya, a junior recruit. After telling Maya’s story, I was asked about Scott. Did he leave on his own terms? […]
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2022, what a year. As I reflect on the past 12 months, so much has happened, and almost none of it planned. The year stretches out and feels longer than it was, and I’m not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Either way, it’s been a year of many celebrations
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I love reading, watching tv, and listening to music as much as the next person. But sometimes I’m tired. I want to be learning about something, but can only tolerate a single stimulus. That’s when I turn to podcasts. Over the past 12 months, I’ve listened to many podcast episodes that have helped me to
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What does it mean to be a good manager? Is there just one way to be good? What makes a manager a bad one? Most of us can tell you a thing or two about “bad manager(s)”. How about leadership, where does that come into play? We often expect our managers to be our leaders,
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Maya is a new recruit at a large professional services firm. She works on many multi-disciplinary project teams for clients worldwide. Her aptitude at picking up new things and her exceptional work ethic, are serving her well on her way up the corporate ladder. But can she keep the pace up? She’s not the only
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This case study exemplifies fundraising considerations as an early stage start-up. Use Case Getting systems and support in place to help a founder access funding. # of Employees 1 – 5 Industry Renewable Energy Common Problem Many geniuses struggle to bring their ideas into fruition. They have ingenuity, passion, drive. But often they lack the
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This case study exemplifies how empowering people to be effective, self-starter, project managers can have positive business outcomes. Use Case Teaching inexperienced staff entrepreneurial skills to become product and customer experts. # of Employees 20 – 30 Industry Cleantech Industry Problem Software products have potential to automate away mundane tasks and turn complicated challenges into
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There are many people I’ve had the privilege to receive advice and mentorship from. Both formally and informally, I have learned from folks older and more experienced as well as younger and wiser. I try and return this favour to others when I can. This article shares the best of career advice that’s been given
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In 1972 the United Nations held what is now referred to as the First Earth Summit. They adopted a declaration, set principles for the “preservation and enhancement of the human environment”, and made recommendations for international environmental action. Fast forward fifty years to today. Earth’s population is about to hit 8 billion people, in contrast
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Team success can be measured by many things, including growth, impact, or longevity. It’s important to know what drives you. What does success mean to you and your team, and what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve that success. I’ve experienced you don’t need to choose between impact and employee satisfaction. But you need
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