Author: by K. Forrest

Education

Education Disruption Looming

By by K. Forrest | by by K. Forrest

First posted August 12, 2014 Online education is taking over the conventional model of teaching. The concept of online learning and education is changing how people learn. Free learning at at your own pace has become increasingly flexible  and accessible.  Not only can you learn to stitch up a wound or bind a book overnight,  information abundance is challenging conventional learning institutions on how people build skills. The conventional educational organization limits attendance, access to course material and…

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Business

All Roads Must Lead Home

By by K. Forrest | by by K. Forrest

At a basic level, there are three things a business should consider regarding its online presence: Now, let’s focus on the third aspect and how it relates to social networking. Social network marketing can be effective and make sense, but it needs to be strategic, and you must understand why you are tweeting, pinning, or Instagramming. The traffic and interest generated by these platforms should lead users to your primary online representation, which is your…

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Business Communications

Customers on Social Media Responding

By by K. Forrest | by by K. Forrest

Do you have a social networking policy for your business? Get the most out of social media by getting well timed messages out to relevant audiences. If you have the followers, what would they want to hear from you? Some rules of play worth keeping in mind: Stay on top of the retweets, mentions in relation to your business and an aggregator like Hootsuite can give you a really quick global snapshot of this info in…

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Book Review

Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

By by K. Forrest | by by K. Forrest

Rework is by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson. Jason Fried is one of the co-founders of Basecamp and offers some really great advice for “starters”. The book is full of practical guidance for just about any business. So much common sense…and very cool that half the book is pictures and graphics. Following are some notes on some highlights and particularly strong points of agreement and expanded viewpoints: Notes on Rework 1. make something you…

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Rant Uncategorized

Chucks: Spotting In-Authentic Experts

By by K. Forrest | by by K. Forrest

Title: Chucks (Charlatan/Huckster): Navigating the World of Expertise Introduction:In the world of dispute resolution and professional services, it’s crucial to establish minimum standards before seeking help. As a lifelong learner, I believe in surrounding myself with brilliance and avoiding mediocrity. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of discerning genuine expertise from misleading claims and discuss the tactics employed by self-proclaimed professionals. Know What Brilliant Looks Like:To quote Robert Genn, a practical artist…

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