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EnterTheGroup.com : Want to Help Your Corner of the World? Call Milena, She'll Set You Up

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:27:27 +0000

It's still up Rosyln, go to pandoprojects.org.

The Atlanta Post : Lack of Technology in Urban Schools Is A Huge Problem

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 22:43:59 +0000

Great points! I am routinely surprised to see the reluctance amongst teachers, school IT and principals to adopt anything new when it comes to technology. They see it as something to fear and as extra work for them. These points are somewhat true, but the benefits far outweigh the costs.

Faculty Focus : Time Management Strategies for Student Writers

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:30:37 +0000

It's all about thinking about what you will write before you get started then breaking it down into small manageable pieces.

EnterTheGroup.com : Bill Gates vs Steve Jobs: Who's the Better Public Speaker?

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:18:31 +0000

That's not been proven and is only speculation as far as I know. Furthermore he is one of the brightest guys around. The mistakes he made are not due to Autism or Asbergers, they are due to poor preparation and public speaking skills! He has social dysfunction, that doesn't mean he can't give a good presentation if he worked on it.

EnterTheGroup.com : How to Deal with Slackers

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:41:53 +0000

Sounds rough. Have you mentioned this to him in a frank and open way? He may not realize what he's doing is disruptive. If you have mentioned this to him and he still hasn't changed I would say the next stop is to discuss it with the senior manager. Explain it in terms of number of hours wasted not just by him but by everyone in contact with him. The dollar loss in productivity should be motivation for your boss to make a change.

EnterTheGroup.com : Want to Help Your Corner of the World? Call Milena, She'll Set You Up

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:07:01 +0000

Wow, did not know that. Great metaphor! I will have to check that out someday.

EnterTheGroup.com : How to Learn New Skills: The Power of Decisions and Discipline

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:11:09 +0000

Thank you. Speaking of new skills I think I'd like to learn how to meditate? What skills would you like to develop this year?

Jewish Internet Defense Force : New Facebook Default Feed Settings Make Updates from Friends & Fan Pages Disappear

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:38:57 +0000

I'm sick of FB changes. I think all these changes will eventually open the door for some competition (eventually). Anyways Zuckerburg is all about controlling what you see and what others see. I don't like it.

EnterTheGroup.com : Meet Shai Reshef - He Wants to Make University Free!

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:47:36 +0000

No I didn't touch on it Jaimie, but it's a good point. I think they are working towards getting accreditation. In the meantime I think it's way for people in developing (and developed) countries who can't afford university to get some practical skills. I suppose if you're applying to Google or Goldman Sachs they may raise some questions about the degree, but if you're looking to get a regular job it may help you versus someone who has only a high school diploma.

EnterTheGroup.com : Meet Shai Reshef - He Wants to Make University Free!

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:13:17 +0000

Susan, that sounds like an interesting job. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

EnterTheGroup.com : How to Write "Real Good"

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:15:38 +0000

I totally agree. In fact I think it starts earlier than High School. I was interested in writing in grade 7, but i'm a self admitted nerd! I think it's based on getting people interested in reading and expressing themselves.

EnterTheGroup.com : Is there a Cure for Procrastination?

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:47:58 +0000

Thanks. People give Tony a hard time, but I've found his work motivational and exteremely useful.

EnterTheGroup.com : Contact Us

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:22:59 +0000

Thanks Don!

EnterTheGroup.com : Working with Type ‘A’ Personalities: Some Tips to Save Your Project and Sanity

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:05:14 +0000

Good question. I think that if Type A's can harness their 'enthusiasm' it can motivate others to work harder and strive for more. The issue is that of building trust, both with the rest of the group members and them with the Type A person. The second dilemma involves the person quieting the mind and finding inner peace. This is why I recommend meditation and Jon Kabat-Zinn's books. The issue of motivational skills is also a powerful tool and this is why I recommend anything by Tony Robbins. His work has truly helped me in many ways.

EnterTheGroup.com : Should students learn entrepreneurship?

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:51:40 +0000

I think we could try to teach students the steps of starting and running a business. It could be a nice way to put into place the other standard courses in MBA programs like marketing, accounting, strategy, finance etc. Perhaps they could create a course based on a semester long project of starting a business, marketing it, developing a product etc. The grade could be based on how well students apply what they've learned. I know I would have loved that when I was in business school. I also think that this is something we could teach students at even younger age. I think perhaps junior high and high school kids could get a more basic understanding of what a business is, how to set one up and give them some practice. This is probably just as important as anything else that is taught today. It gives students a greater chance to become entrepreneurs at some point.

http://ecorner.stanford.edu/ : Stanford\'s Entrepreneurship Corner: Michael Dell, Dell, Inc. - Starting a New Company in an Ineffic

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:41:18 +0000

Interesting stuff. I guess he would know! I'm trying to do the same within the area of education technology, especially the area of group projects and virtual classrooms. I've launched a site called :http://Enterthegroup.com to serve those needs.

EnterTheGroup.com : A Vision of Students Today

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:16:04 +0000

That would be interesting!

EnterTheGroup.com : Do Student Groups need a Code of Conduct?

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:14:44 +0000

This sounds very unique, do other teachers do this? do you recommend it?

College Candy : We’ve All Been There: The Group Project

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:15:10 +0000

Group projects are hard because instructors usually dump them on students without much guidance or support. Students need to learn project management skills to get ahead in business and life. A great site to manage your group projects online is Enterthegroup.com

Utpal Writes : Profit from Conflicts!

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:27:12 +0000

Great points. I think many of us get bogged down in details and pettiness when we should be focused on results. I also think that having the right tools makes group work easier. This is why I built the website Enterthegroup.com so people could manage their group projects online.