personal improvement
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MOOC—A Free and Very Cool Approach to Online LearningYou may have heard that many of our country’s most prestigious universities are offering free, online courses to anyone who wishes to attend virtually. MOOC (massive open online course) technologies are the primary delivery mechanism for these types of classes, and the classes are very worthwhile. | 
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How to Work While on Vacation and Still Get Some Time OffThese days, "working vacation" is no longer an oxymoron. A study says most Americans plan to spend time working while taking vacation, and that can leave you feeling like you never had any time off at all. Learn how to set boundaries and schedule your time so you can work hard—and then play hard. | 
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How to Get Out of a Slump at WorkIf you’re in a slump at work, you’re unmotivated. You can’t make progress in anything you’re doing. Your performance is slipping. Little things are piling up, and you’re neglecting matters of importance. Learn how to set small goals and pull yourself out of that rut with some tips from Naomi Karten. |
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Developers and Testers: How to Be a Good Follower Followership is the capacity of an individual to actively follow a leader. In an autocratic world, followership would mean "do as I say," but in information technology, which is more participative in nature, followership means much more than being a robot who just follows instructions. |
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What to Do When You Don’t Have All the AnswersNo one can have all the answers. Still, many people find it difficult to say, “I don’t know.” You don't want to seem ignorant or stupid. But people would generally rather be told you don’t know than be misled by being given information that’s wrong. So, summon the courage to say it: “I don’t know.” |
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Are You at Risk of Being a Victim of Ageism? Are You Sure?Ageism, the act of discriminating against people just because of their age, is a growing problem in the job-rich tech sector of this country, especially for those who may have yet to consider themselves "old." Why are companies engaging in this dirty practice, and what's being done to stop them? | 
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Good Chair, Good Lighting, and Tree Houses: Design Your WorkspaceStudies show a comfortable workspace translates into improved productivity. Of course, "comfortable" means different things to different people, but there are some workspace features that are consistently helpful for everyone. Read on for design ideas for your cubicle, home office...or tree house. |
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Can Gamification Help Make eLearning Fun?eLearning is an efficient and cost-effective way to learn new skills, train your staff, and reinforce traditional classroom-based instruction. For all of its advantages, however, eLearning has a reputation of being boring, not engaging, and more of a chore than a privilege. Can gamification help? |
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