Professional development

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Event planning 101: Skills and steps to make your next event a success
Whether you’re an amateur looking for help planning a family event or a professional curious about a career in event planning, use the following event planning tips to learn what it takes to execute a successful event every time.
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- Professional development
How to build a House of Quality (QFD)
Quality function deployment (QFD) provides a clear framework for incorporating the voice of the customer into product development, beginning with a matrix called the House of Quality. Learn how to build a House of Quality (plus try a template).
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A guide to timeboxing
Timeboxing can help you gain a better understanding of where you maximize your productivity in every aspect of your life. Take a look at the way timeboxing works, the value it provides, and how it integrates into other work processes.
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- Professional development
- Project management
Productivity survey: Want to be a go-getter? WFH, take more vacation, and get a dog
Countless productivity studies highlight sleep patterns and social media use, but what are some of the other factors that can help people be more productive inside and outside of work? Discover the less-talked-about traits of Go-Getters, Doers, and Coasters.
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- Leadership
- Professional development
Get your priorities straight: How the priority matrix can help you focus on what matters most
A priority matrix is an important tool to help you weigh different factors and determine which tasks and projects to complete first. Learn why a priority matrix works and how to implement it in your business.
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- Professional development
- Project management
How to make a decision: Exploring 3 decision-making methods
The next time you need to make an important business decision, how will you approach the process? That's an important decision in itself. Learn 3 key decision-making techniques to determine the best move for your company.
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- Process improvement
- Professional development
What Is a Personal SWOT Analysis?
You may have used SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with your business, but have you ever used it to reflect on your own abilities? Learn how to do a personal SWOT analysis.
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- Professional development
How to write a speech outline and up your presentation game
Developed by Cam Barber, the Vivid Speech Outline can help you write a compelling speech through a visual process, saving you time and increasing your impact. Take a look at how a speech outline works and how you can use Lucidchart to make your own.
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- Professional development
Why Giving Feedback Matters to Your Employees
When you learn how to give positive feedback, you can have a greater influence on your organization and develop more meaningful work relationships. Explore 3 ways you can become more effective at giving and receiving feedback.
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- Leadership
- Professional development
How to apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model to improve your business
The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle helps teams transition to a culture of continuous improvement. Learn how the cycle works and how to implement it.
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How to Create an Online Mood Board for Your Next Project
Whether you’re curating a vision for your brand or playing with ideas for your next creative project, mood boards are an effective way to tell a story—and technology has made it even easier to create and share them. Follow these tips to create an online mood board.
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- Professional development
How to overcome procrastination with the Eisenhower matrix
Overcome task paralysis and procrastination with the Eisenhower matrix, a way to prioritize your to-do list and focus on what's most important.
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- Professional development