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Partnering with Parents in the Education Process New learning platform DailiesPods matches students with teachers best suited to meet their needs As a school teacher in a rural school district in Oregon, Jessica Shelley noticed that many parents were unsure how to best support their children’s academic success. “I...
Breaking the Silence on Menopause It’s time for employers to take action to support women during this life stage. When I turned 50, I was at the peak of my career as the first woman CEO of a global leadership firm. At the same time, menopause symptoms began to...
Many women shatter the glass ceiling only to face a corporate crisis. Here’s how to safeguard your career. By Kimberly Olson In January 2014, Mary Barra became CEO and chairman of General Motors, shortly after the company admitted that faulty ignition switches in some GM vehicles caused crashes...
Robin Ducot, SurveyMonkey’s CTO, on not thinking twice about being the only woman in the room By Pat Olson Running the engineering division of a technology company requires the ability to define a product vision and the expertise to lead a team. Robin Ducot, chief technology officer...
Collaboration across an organization can turn a good idea into a great one. One tool that helps workplaces collaborate is the idea board, a visual representation of the creative thoughts and suggestions of the group. Idea boards can increase employee engagement, enhance team camaraderie, and improve the...
You’ve probably heard of SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. However, other goal-setting acronyms may be even more helpful. Here are two to consider. 1. Be FAST rather than SMART Some critics of SMART goals say that they focus too much on individual performance and don’t...
