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Know Your History, Purpose and Direction

CoachStation

It is my story that I would like to share via an abbreviated version of Maddy’s case study questions and my answers. When working with my clients it is this type of understanding that comes from increasing self-awareness and honesty with self that is the baseline for development and growth.

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Building the next leadership pipeline with short-term executive programs in Top B-schools

HR Digest

A finance expert who wants now to expand into marketing or customer dealings can choose from a myriad of short courses that deal in the same fields. . As people advance in their industry, they may need to develop leadership, finance, or accounting skills, which they can acquire through these EMBAs or short business courses.

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10 Communication Tips for Leaders

N2Growth Blog

It is the ability to develop a keen external awareness that separates the truly great communicators from those who muddle through their interactions with others. It has been my experience that the number one thing that great communicators have in common is that they possess a heightened sense of situational and contextual awareness.

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Case Study: A Short-Seller Crashes the Party

Harvard Business Review

Editor’s Note: This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. was painfully aware of the consequences of the stock slide, which now amounted to 20% from the peak, with no bottom in sight. I know the investors will come around.”

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Job Seekers: Get HR on Your Side

Harvard Business Review

See case study below). Candidates need to be aware that if you make even one major error, you are likely out," says Sullivan. Case study: Persistence pays off. Brandis reports that Adam has been a "rock star" at work and has since been promoted to finance supervisor. and "How would colleagues describe you?"

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How to Speak Up About Ethical Issues at Work

Harvard Business Review

You suspect that your finance colleague might be fudging numbers, your boss isn’t telling his manager the truth about an important project, or your co-worker is skipping out of the office early but leaving her computer on so it looks like she’s just down the hall. Case Study #1: Test the waters before speaking up.

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How Freelancers Can Make Sure They Get Paid on Time

Harvard Business Review

One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. Another tip: “Make sure you have the name and contact details of the person in finance with whom you’ll be dealing with,” says Pearce. Case Study #1: Be vigilant about following up and seek legal advice when needed.