#professional development

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: 15 Essential Business Skills Everyone Should Master

Articulate, confident communication

Crafting effective, compelling pitches

Operating and communicating through a solution-oriented framework

Research of all types (Google, market research, studies, polls, interpersonal conversations, etc.)

Learning how to streamline, edit, and organize information in a clear and logical way

Accumulating high-level working knowledge/proficiency in all tools and programs directly related to your type of work/industry

Budgeting and financial optimization (investment, tax benefits, etc.)

Reading and interpreting legal contracts/documents

Setting rates, boundaries, and learning when/how to delegate

Good posture, direct eye contact, and a firm handshake

Building streamlined systems for onboarding, different repeat project scopes/workflows, and KPI measuring

The art of following up, listening to (potential) clients' needs, asking thoughtful questions, and benefit-oriented salesmanship

Consistently reading, learning, and studying current events/cultural platforms/industry and field-related knowledge

How to spot customer/client/business partner red flags

Self-management, task/project prioritization, and optimization of your personal energy clock + levels

[bolaneno]

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[nolongerking]

i sometimes wonder what the blue lock author kaneshiro has been reading to come up with these intellectual and philosophical explanations ego-san would have for various football strategies and concepts throughout the main series. kaneshiro is a genius with how he incorporates such theories into his writing. no wonder blue lock has inspired and encouraged me so much.

[redtworoguethree]

Going back to school for professional development days be like…

“But, over these next eight hours, you will be broken down to the level of infants, then rebuilt as functional members of society, then broken down again, then lunch, then, if there's time, rebuilt once more.”

[katiajewelbox]

Katia Plant Scientist is finally Dr. Katia Hougaard! Last month, I passed my viva voce exam at Imperial College London and officially earned my PhD in plant biology. A viva voce is the British academic system's final hurdle in the PhD pathway. This exam involves two experts who read the PhD candidate's thesis and then interview the candidate on his or her research. The aims are to make sure that the PhD candidate designed and carried out the experiments in the thesis and that he or she fully understand the scientific methods involved. Although there were many challenging questions, the viva went very well for me and I passed with minor corrections. This photo shows me celebrating the milestone with my supervisor Professor Colin Turnbull as well as my colleagues Dr. Po Yuan, Dr. Javaid Iqbal, and Dr. Rosa Lopez-Cobollo. I am very grateful to my supervisor for his unwavering support and mentorship in preparing for the viva. I will share more insights on the PhD journey in future posts! hashtag#katia_plantscientist hashtag#imperialcollegelondon hashtag#phd hashtag#phdviva hashtag#vivavoce hashtag#colleagues hashtag#plantbiology hashtag#phdjourney hashtag#biology hashtag#science hashtag#womeninscience hashtag#academia hashtag#lifeupdate hashtag#professionalmilestone hashtag#academicsuccess

[frog707]

new Language

Scala (programming language) - Wikipedia

These days, I code mostly in Java and C++. But today I am learning a new programming language.

New to me, anyway. Apparently Scala has been around since 2004.

My learning technique might be described as "the immersion method". I start with a runnable "Hello World" application and a goal. I make incremental changes in the direction of my goal, referring to online documentation each time I get stuck.

I've used tons of programming languages in my time. Circa 1989, my resume listed 16 programming languages, including the assembly languages of 7 different CPUs. Back then, I did most of my work in C. I'd never heard of C++, and Java hadn't been invented.

We'll see how far I get with Scala.

[self-confidenceinfluencer]

Journal: Powerful Productivity Tool For Business Development & Personal Growth

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Business Planning and Taking Strategic Actions Professional Productivity and Well-Being Have you ever considered using journaling as a part of your business toolkit? Building one’s business takes not only business acumen and strategic planning. Aligning business goals and actions with reducing stress, improving self-awareness and personal growth increases…

Journal: Powerful Productivity Tool For Business Development & Personal Growth