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What is social capital, and how can educators help students build it?
Sheilamary Koch EducationBefore summer break ended, my 15-year-old daughter wrote up eight burning questions, donned a mask and met with a local architect for her first informational interview. The answers to most of her questions could’ve been found online. Yet like the high school guidance counselors who introduced me to informational interviewing years ago, I understand that making connections with professionals in her area of interest is at least as important as getting questions answered. That day she took a step in building her social capital.
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Who invited micromanagement?
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementDo we unwittingly invite the board to micromanage the association? The orientation describes governance roles. But some directors slip into micromanagement. The board sets vision and direction in a strategic plan. Committees advance initiatives from the plan. Staff implement the vision with a program of work. What triggers directors to drop from governance to micromanagement?
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How delusional altruism thwarts philanthropic impact
Kris Putnam-Walkerly Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs philanthropists seek to change the world, many need to get out of their own way. By that I mean that, too often, philanthropists see the change they want to create but prevent themselves from acting on it. And what’s worse, most don’t even realize they’re doing this. That’s because they suffer from "delusional altruism." Delusional doesn’t mean crazy. Not at all. It means deceptive, even distractive.
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Order, disorder, light, and other subtle influences on performance and…
Thalma E. Lobel MarketingOne of the environmental factors that influences our behavior and our performance is orderliness. Most of us agree that it is more pleasant to work in an organized, neat room. An organized workspace also saves time since it is easier to find things. So, are neater people more productive? Maybe, studies show, but messiness has its advantages, too — especially for creative thinkers. Psychologist Thalma E. Lobel shares fascinating insights.
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Contactless self-services will remain after COVID-19
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNew COVID-19 cases are finally showing signs of decline across the U.S., but we should still take cautionary measures to avoid another wave of infections. Because the virus is primarily transmitted through direct or indirect close contact with infected people via mouth or nose secretions, social distancing and frequent sanitation are highly recommended. It is not surprising to see consumers demand services with minimal human contact, leading to more contactless self-services.
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Phoning it in: How to nail a video job interview
Amanda Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSo many things have changed during the current worldwide pandemic, including interviewing for a new job, often done via video these days. How can you put your best foot forward without setting foot in the office? Whether you’re the interviewer looking for the ideal candidate or the interviewee looking for a new employer, there are definitely some things that you can do to zoom in the right impression.
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Infographic: Reevaluating screen time in an age of social distancing
Maggie Kimberl EducationFor years we've heard that screen time is toxic to kids and we should curtail it as much as possible. To that point, 85% of parents worry about how much time their kids spend online and more than half think their children may be addicted to screens by the end of the coronavirus pandemic. But now it seems that screen time may be more about quality than quantity. Find out more with this infographic.
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A new look at math in the classroom
Brian Stack EducationBe honest with yourself. How many of you remember how to factor a polynomial? How many of you have found a use for this skill in the real world? Am I being a little snarky right now? Perhaps. But as a former high school math teacher myself, I'm worried that the profession is doing a disservice to millions of students who are not making the deep connections with math in the same way that they do with other content areas.
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Infographic: The challenge of remote networking for college students
Maggie Kimberl EducationEighty-eight percent of professionals consider networking to be critical to a thriving career. But currently, 69% of college students no longer have regular access to their classmates, friends, and network due to the pandemic. What are some ways college students can keep in contact digitally? Find out more with this infographic.
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Making lemonade with pandemic lemons
Robert C. Harris Association Management“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” is a phrase used to promote a positive attitude during adversity. Many executives are making lasting improvements during the adversity created by the pandemic. A discussion among component executives of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) yielded these ideas to make lemonade.
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