Mon.Aug 31, 2020

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The Rise of Synthetic Biology (and Synthetic Biology Platforms)

Small Business Labs

According to the National Human Genome Research Institute synthetic biology is: " a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities. Synthetic biology researchers and companies around the world are harnessing the power of nature to solve problems in medicine, manufacturing and agriculture." Synthetic biology is not a new trend.

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Word Choice: When to Use “Like” vs. “Such As”

Office Dynamics

“I’m not expecting Shakespeare.” Your boss or colleague has probably said something along these lines after asking for a memo or briefing on a tight timeline. Business communication should be quick, precise, and easily digestible. Deadlines aren’t negotiable and accuracy is vital.

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Are You Overconfident?

On The Job

1. More than a decade ago, I wrote about a 13-foot Burmese python that tried to eat a six-foot alligator in the Florida Everglades. The python exploded. At the time, I wrote this in an effort to demonstrate that while having too little confidence can hurt you career -- so can overconfidence. Since that time, there seems to be an explosion of overconfidence.

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5 Benefits Of Creating A Retail App For Your Store

Small Business CEO

In the wake of Covid-19 Pandemic, several shoppers are turning to online shopping not only because of the convenience it offers, but also to stay safe. Even the crowd that offline stores used to receive has receded, forcing businesses to establish bases online and start selling products. Having a website for online retail is excellent, but it can never beat an application that users can use on the go.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

As an EA who has been working in the industry for more than twenty years, the number one question I usually get asked is around minute taking and more specifically on “how you take good minutes?” In fact, I was asked this question just as recently as last week. And whilst I know in my own head what needs to be done, spelling it out for others in a step by step process is not as easy as it seems.

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