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Meetings are a ubiquitous part of the modern office across all industries. Think of meetings as a company's blood flow: When they are well-run, ideas and decisions flow through them like oxygen through veins, invigorating every aspect of the business, stimulating new ideas and pushing strategy forward, making it healthy and strong. But poorly run meetings constrict that blood flow. They create blockages, stifle innovation and make the business sluggish and unhealthy

17 июля 2018 4 мин. 8510

9 Small Steps That Will Make You Happier, Starting Now

Starting out in rocket science and computer programming, if you would have told me then that there’s a science to happiness I would have laughed. And actually that would have made me a little happier (see #7). Today there’s solid research on techniques that can increase your happiness and fulfillment in life

16 июля 2018 3 мин. 9009

Trump To Europe: Drop Nord Stream Or We Won't Protect You From Russia

President Donald Trump delivered a forceful rebuke to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a bilateral breakfast ahead of a NATO summit in Brussels

13 июля 2018 3 мин. 4224

Here's How To Decide Whether Freelancing Is Right For You

Freelancing has its advantages, and it’s especially appealing to corporate employees who feel overworked and underappreciated. When deciding whether to strike out on their own, people tend to focus on the perks, like being their own boss and setting their own rates. What people often underestimate are the challenges, such as chasing down clients who never paid you

12 июля 2018 4 мин. 5336

Five Steps To Build World Class KPIs

«What gets measured gets improved.» We all know this Peter Drucker quote, and many of us readily recognize the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics

11 июля 2018 4 мин. 3732

Trust But Verify: Reference Checks You Skip Are Ones You'll Regret

President Ronald Reagan famously said “trust but verify” during disarmament talks with the Soviet Union. His signature phrase applies just as strongly to hiring people as it does to superpower negotiations

10 июля 2018 4 мин. 4753

Since independence in 1991, UK investment in Kazakhstan totals more than £20 billion

UK Minister for Investment Graham Stuart gave an interview to Forbes.kz

09 июля 2018 3 мин. 4425

A Small Investment By Colgate In Hubble Reveals A Lot About The Future Of Grocery

The Wall Street Journal reported that Colgate is negotiating to make a minority investment in the startup Hubble, an online seller of contact lenses by subscription