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How Safe Is Your Career Today?

Rich Gee Group

Today, work is weird, complex, and ever-changing — but you have the talent and tools to take advantage of this situation and grow your career. Past and present contacts, colleagues and friends are the lifeblood of any career (“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”). re-VISION your career. . Let’s get right to it: 1.

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Researchers Are Encouraged To Produce Quantity Rather Than Quality Research

The Horizons Tracker

Research activity As many academics face pressure from their institutions and grant bodies to demonstrate research activity, regular assessments such as REF are utilized to allocate funding and evaluate performance, which can have significant financial and career implications.

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Leadership Development Carnival: June 2014 Edition

QAspire

Welcome to the June 02nd 2014 Carnival of Leadership Development. Joel Garfinkle on his Career Advancement Blog shares “ 7 Competencies Successful HR Executive MUST Know ” to be successful. ( @workcoach4you ). Jim Taggart at Changing Winds blog submits his recent post “ Why Arrogance Leads to Eventual Failure ”.

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How to Differentiate between Self-confidence and Arrogance

Joseph Lalonde

In these cases, it is a projection of the observer’s own envy, unable to bear the sight of others exhibiting behaviors they envy and that are beyond their abilities. When you are arrogant, you show that you are not willing to work in a team, and this negatively impacts other job opportunities and your career progression.

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Are You Falling for the Myth of "Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail"?

Great Leadership By Dan

When was the last time you saw a major planned project suffer from a cost overrun ? It’s not as common as you might think for a project with a clear plan to come in at or under budget. For instance, a 2002 study of major construction projects found that 86% went over budget. First, break down each project into component parts.

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Everything You Need to Know About Oilfield Services

Strategy Driven

As the oilfield service industry recovers from the oil price crash in 2014, producers are demanding more from their service providers. From project management to technical support, these firms can help their clients manage the risks and costs of drilling operations. They want improved information, consistency, and responsiveness.

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How Great Leaders Value People

Lead Change Blog

By 2014, Popeyes did a 180-degree turn. Great leaders show an interest in their people’s jobs and career aspirations. Take three developers on your project team: One comes to work every day just to fill a financial need for the family. The brand suffered, and franchise owners were running around with their hair on fire.

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