Happy New Year! As we begin 2023, I’m hopeful that we’ll all have a healthy and prosperous year. One of my resolutions is to practice gratitude and take note of all the things that I’m thankful for. I’m thankful for being a part of the STC community and especially for our Ohio chapter members. In … Continue reading…
As we start a new year, please consider clicking on The Literacy Site to give a donation of a book. The click and donation are free. The site is at – https://therainforestsite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/lit/home?gg_source=ctgtabs&gg_medium=sitenav&gg_campaign=ARS When you click, the sponsors fund donations of books and supplies for children. The web site is part of the GreaterGood … Continue reading…
“I help companies develop high-value products and high-performing teams. My emphasis is on improving culture and employee engagement through collaboration, transparency, employee empowerment, continuous improvement, and trust.” So says agile coach Nicole Derr who goes on to say: “I specialize in leadership coaching, product strategy and innovation, and team development. I work primarily with leaders, … Continue reading…
The STC Policies and Procedures SIG held a lively Zoom meeting on October 27, 2022. The topic concerned – Planning, Organizing, and Managing Content. Part of the discussion centered on important basics such as: . Get a champion – director or executive . Understand the basic need . Gather a list of KPIs Concerning an … Continue reading…
Academic Writing Now: A Brief Guide for Busy Students – Second Edition David Starkey. 2021. Emerald Publishing. ISBN 978-1-80043-663-3. 200 pages. US$23.99 (softback). Comprehensive and authoritative while being friendly were my thoughts when I was reading Academic Writing Now. Especially useful is that Academic Writing Now covers the most recent versions of both American Psychological Association (APA) … Continue reading…
The Collins Dictionary revealed its 2022 word of the year as “permacrisis” with the definition of an “extended period of instability and insecurity, (especially) one resulting from a series of catastrophic events.” This is according to https://www.cnet.comulture/dont-stress-but-permacrisis-is-the-2022-word-of-the-year/ Some of the catastrophic events that came to my mind are the COVID pandemic, extreme weather, and Russia’s … Continue reading…
