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Tech Tips: 7 Tips for a Longer Laptop Lifetime

As frigid temperatures take hold in the CSRA, it may seem odd to be discussing keeping your laptop cool. But Sharon Martin says, “Cool it or fry it.” Learn more in today’s blog that may save your small business some big bucks. Click here.

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Building Classroom/Company Culture

Later today, I will be meeting for the first time with each of the three classes I will be teaching during the Spring Semester. Two of the classes will be for upper-level undergraduates and one class will be for MBA students. While I will not cover much of the course subject (Operations and Supply Chain Management) material during these opening sessions, it likely will be one of the most important class meetings of the semester for each of these courses. The reason these sessions are so important is that they

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2024 Predictions: How Did My Crystal Ball Do?

Publisher’s Note: Tomorrow is December 31st, both New Year’s Eve and the official end of 2024. In case you missed a previous article, Dr. Rick Franza took a break from grading his students and graded himself on predictions he made about a year ago. Last Thursday, my esteemed colleague, Dr. Simon Medcalfe, provided another of his informative and amusing talks at the annual Hull College of Business’ Economic Forecast Breakfast. His presentation at this time last year inspired me to consult my “crystal ball” and make my predictions for 2024

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2024 Predictions: How Did My Crystal Ball Do?

Last Thursday, my esteemed colleague, Dr. Simon Medcalfe, provided another of his informative and amusing talks at the annual Hull College of Business’ Economic Forecast Breakfast. His presentation at this time last year inspired me to consult my “crystal ball” and make my predictions for 2024 in this space. Since regular readers know that I stress accountability, it would be hypocritical not to look back and see how I did. Since I am a college professor currently determining my students’ semester grades, I will assign myself a grade for each

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B2B Podcasting

After pre-mediation – do your homework!

There are some key takeaways after a pre-meditation session. At the top are two questions: What do you need? What are your goals? Neil and HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor discuss the homework that can make your session successful. You can hear more on the topic this Saturday at 7:30 am on Classy 1230 AM radio.

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Inside Look at a Mediation Session

Being enlightened, informed, and aware are a huge part of a mediation service from HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor. Neil and TeKay discuss what it takes for a successful mediation. You can catch more of the discussion on Classy 1230 AM at 7:30 am this Saturday.

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What is a pre-mediation session like?

This Saturday at 7:30 AM, learn the specifics of what mediation is and if you are a good fit. In today’s video preview, TeKay Brown Taylor explains what a consultation is like.

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Reasons to mediate your conflicts

Tune in this Saturday at 7:30 AM as TeKay Brown-Taylor explains whether or not mediation makes sense for you versus the alternative. Here’s a short video preview. Click on “read more.”

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Discovering whether to mediate your conflict

Each Saturday, listen to “Work it Out” on 1230 AM at 7:30 in the morning. Today’s video clip below is a good barometer of your needs. Does the level of conflict you are having in the workplace or at home qualify you for mediation?

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Does your company need Advanced HR Bootcamp?

When times and resources challenge your company’s HR department, you might find the help you need with an advanced HR bootcamp. This is the right time to get your business off on the right foot for 2025. Neil and HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor, discuss how an advanced course could help your business.

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