Monthly Archives: November 2012

Business Writing – Escape from Academia

Posted on November 23, 2012 by mcgntr

As my Business Writing class draws to a close,  I again reflect on the complaints I hear from business colleagues:  “They graduate from college and can’t write!” Ten to twelve years ago, I would have agreed.  Today, this is simply … Continue reading →

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Collaboration – Does it need a Framework?

Posted on November 10, 2012 by mcgntr

Do diverse collaborations have elements in common?  Are frameworks needed for success? I think so. Here are two stories – one inside an institution, the other outside client-consultant.  See if you agree. The Insiders Dr. Harris Berman, dean of Tufts … Continue reading →

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Crowding to Collaborate

Posted on November 3, 2012 by mcgntr

It’s November – and it’s National Novel Writing Month!  You can join at: http://www.nanowrimo.org I’m joining the 300,000+ writers in writing my novel.  This is my second year participating in this venture. Besides having fun and writing 57,000 words last … Continue reading →

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