If the school system seems inadequate to the task of instilling problem solving skills surely they will do better at team building. All those young people in the same place with the same goals. It…
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How Will They Learn? (Problem Solving)
Employers are frustrated because new employees are deficient in soft skills like problem solving, communication and team work. Post-secondary promises to deliver these skills but is overwhelmed with both the technical aspects of the programs…
Is it Getting Better?
The lingering question – is it getting better? Does a more inclusive, less draconian educational system and management style result in better work experiences? The short answer seems to be – no.
How will they learn?
We all wish that new employees had better soft skills. Employers agree that they can screen for the prerequisite technical knowledge. But soft skills, people skills, problem solving skills – those are tough. I know we…
Data held hostage
In common parlance, governance is the responsibility to take care of things – the ownership of which lies elsewhere. It is all about taking care of other people’s stuff. So when an employee’s responsibilities include…
There is still time
As 2012 draws to a close I’ve been thinking about what the future holds and I remember a conversation I had with my friend Dianne. We were talking about success and she announced, with a…
One small step
As an accountant, writer and presenter – I use and am comfortable with technology. As a professor – it seems to be a whole new world. Partly because academia is constrained by “old thinking” –…
An excellent accounting education
Excellence. That is the word of the day. Here is my crack at educational excellence in the real world of a two-year college diploma. [Insert college name] will provide a unique educational experience in which students…
The Only Definition of Success That Matters | Inc.com
The Only Definition of Success That Matters | Inc.com. I read the above article with interest since it so closely aligns with my current discussions. So thanks Jeff Haden for echoing my thoughts. His article…
Are we there yet?
On a list of life’s quests most people would include success. It is one of those things that we all want but find hard to define. My friend challenged me: “If you’re going to write…