By turns celebratory and sceptical, Career Limiting Moves is a selection of essays and reviews drawn from a decade of immersion in Canadian poetry. Inhabiting a milieu in which unfriendly remarks are typically spoken sotto voce—if at all—Wells has consistently said what he thinks aloud. The pieces in this collection comprise revisionist assessments of some big names in Canadian Poetry (Margaret Atwood, Lorna Crozier, Don McKay and Patrick Lane, among others); satirical ripostes parrying others' critical views (Andre Alexis, Erin Moure, Jan Zwicky); substantial appraisals of underrated or near-forgotten poets (Charles Bruce, Kenneth Leslie, Peter Sanger, John Smith, Peter Trower, Peter Van Toorn); assessments of promising debuts (Suzanne Buffam, Pino Coluccio, Thomas Heise, Peter Norman) and much else besides—including a few surprises for anyone who thinks they have Wells's taste figured out. Zachariah Wells is the editor of Jailbreaks: 99 Canadian Sonnets and the author of two collections of poetry.
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Learn the Real Secrets of Succeeding as a Software or IT Consultant in Any Economic Climate! Despite economic cycles, the idea of using technology to make a company more efficient and competitive—or perhaps even reach a new market— is appealing to all but the most desperate and cash-starved companies. More and more often, those companies look to technology consultants to fulfill their needs. There are real advantages to being a consultant. You make contacts with a lot of different people; you get exposure to many industries; and most important, unlike a software developer in the IT department for a brick-and-mortar company, as a technology consultant, you are the profit center...so long as you are billing. Consulting can be hugely rewarding—but it’s easy to fail if you are unprepared. To succeed, you need a mentor who knows the lay of the land. Aaron Erickson is your mentor, and this is your guidebook. Erickson has done it all—from Practice Leadership to the lowest level project work. In The Nomadic Developer, he brings together his hardwon insights on becoming successful and achieving success through tough times and relentless change. You’ll find 100% practical advice and real experiences—his own and annotations from those in the trenches. In addition, renowned consultants—such as David Chappell, Bruce Eckel, Deborah Kurata, and Ted Neward—share some of their hard-earned lessons. With this useful guidebook, you can Objectively assess whether the consultant’s life makes sense for you Break into the business and build a career path that works Avoid the Seven Deadly Firms by identifying unscrupulous technology consultancies and avoiding their traps and pitfalls Understand the business models and mechanics that virtually all consulting firms use Master secret consulting success tips that are typically left unstated or overlooked Gain a competitive advantage by adding more value than your competitors Continue your professional development so you stay billable even during bad times Profit from both fixed-bid and time-and-materials projects Build a personal brand that improves your resiliency no matter what happens
"Innovation Coaching" offers an immersive exploration into the intricate interplay of innovation and mental health while charting the journey of nurturing creativity amidst an ever-changing global landscape. This comprehensive volume combines perspectives from psychology, coaching, entrepreneurship, mental health, and corporate management to integrate a holistic understanding of the innovation ecosystem. Key Highlights: The Power of Failure: Embrace the lessons that setbacks bring. Dive into how businesses can rebound from challenges underpinned by the crucial role of mental well-being. Innovation Fundamentals: Beyond its buzzword status, what truly is innovation? Explore its multi-faceted definitions, the balance between sustaining and disruptive innovation, and best practices that bring ideas to life. Emotions at the Heart of Innovation: More than just a cerebral exercise, innovation is deeply emotional. Delve into how feelings like guilt, anger, and empathy impact and shape the innovation journey. Mental Health & Innovation: The book probes the intertwined relationship between mental health and innovation with compassion and depth. Understand both the exhilarating highs and demanding lows of the creative process and arm yourself with strategies to maintain equilibrium. The Art of Facilitating Innovation: Learn what it takes to create a conducive environment for innovation. From setting up effective teams to the nuances of innovation labs, get insights into fostering a culture of creativity. The Pitfalls of 'Fake' Innovation: Navigate the murky waters between genuine innovation and mere "innovation theater." Recognize the signs, understand the causes, and steer clear of superficial innovation practices. Coaching for Innovation: Enter the transformative realm of coaching. Discover how coaching can catalyze groundbreaking innovation from its historical roots to its modern-day practices. Adapting to Change: In a world in flux, the ability to adapt is paramount. From global phenomena like the COVID-19 pandemic to the tech revolution with artificial intelligence, learn to pivot and harness innovation in times of change. The Art of Moving On: Change is the only constant. Equip yourself with tools and insights to manage career or life transitions with resilience and grace. Final Reflections: Join the author on a personal voyage, recounting their innovation journey and providing a compass for the reader's path forward. "Innovation Coaching" isn't merely a book—it's a compass for those navigating the dynamic seas of innovation and change. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a mental health professional, a coach, a manager, a leader, or simply someone invested in personal growth, this guide offers a treasure trove of insights, strategies, and stories that inspire and instruct. Embrace the odyssey of innovation, and let this book be your guide.
Your Career Game demonstrates how game theory can help readers to understand and proactively take charge of their career strategy. Authors Nathan Bennett and Stephen A. Miles teach readers to manage the interdependencies and interconnectedness among coworkers, managers, and others in a manner that supports personal career efforts. Then, they show how readers can become better players. The key to learning how to play the career game is "career agility"—in short, nimble individuals are better game players. Thois book includes conversations with a wide range of successful professionals such as Ursula Burns (Xerox), Stephen Elop (Microsoft), Marius Kloppers (BHP Billiton), Ken Frazier (Merck), and Liz McCartney (The St. Bernard Project), and discusses how their career moves demonstrate elements of a game theory approach to career management. This is a must-read strategic guide for anyone who seeks to advance their career and navigate today's job market.
A hilarious yet savvy career guide for the generation that grew up with remote controls in their hands. (Who knew that you could learn so much about work from American Idol, Anchorman, and Entourage?) In Whoa, My Boss Is Naked!, strategy consultant (and twentysomething) Jake Greene uses pop-culture references from the ’80s, the ’90s, and today to school young professionals on every stage of the entry-level experience. Free of cliched motivational advice and bogus “steps for success,” Whoa, My Boss Is Naked! reveals everything you need to know about how to get a tighter grip on the working world without becoming a sellout corporate tool: The reason most bands suck (why everyone needs to "commit to a sound" before they can get "signed" ) Like, listen to . . . uh . . . yourself talk, ya know? (or . . . why speech fillers are job killers) Party on, Wayne (rules for expanding your business network in social settings) The rules of interview dating (tips to help you score a job) With its irreverent humor and wisdom from the world of pop culture, Whoa, My Boss Is Naked! proves that career advice doesn’t have to be boring.
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We live in a world of contradictions. Paradox is a central dimension of the life in organizations. Decision-making in organizations is becoming more and more paradoxical with the increasing amount of uncertainty and stress in the environment, shifting priorities and conflicting objectives. We constantly need to deal with the tensions between the old and the new, the individual and the collective, process focus and flexibility, performance and development, internal and external demands, and, change and stability. Paradoxical thinking enables us to respond creatively to the challenges in organizational life and to find more meaning and fulfillment. This book is an exciting journey through the paradoxes, dilemmas and possibilities in the various aspects of organizational life, including joining the organization, getting things done, building capability, planning careers, rewards and recognition, finding meaning and purpose, creating ownership and the sense of belonging, leadership and followership, and, exiting the organization. It will help the readers to respond effectively to the complex challenges in organizational life by leveraging the principles of paradoxical thinking. This book will be of interest to anyone who works in business organizations. It also provides additional insights for business leaders, people managers, and human resource professionals.
