Andrew MarounYour Own NetworkWe talked about building and utilizing your own network in class this Friday night. We were asked to think about this in support of our…Dec 19, 2015Dec 19, 2015
Andrew MarounGroup Work v.2Well, this week was was a stressful one, but it looks like we are going to make it through our final project. There were some pretty…Dec 18, 2015Dec 18, 2015
Andrew MarounMeetings“Does anyone persistently speak more often that their actual power merits?” (Pearce, 167).Dec 17, 2015Dec 17, 2015
Andrew MarounChanging CultureAs we work on our group project, the thought about the best way to change culture keeps on popping into my mind. How do you get existing…Dec 13, 2015Dec 13, 2015
Andrew MarounLearning to ListenI am always quick to voice my opinion, but the power of listening can be more valuable. This is relevant in the business context as well as…Dec 8, 2015Dec 8, 2015
Andrew MarounIncentiveHow are people incentivized? Usually monetarily, but there are many other methods. Working in government is an interesting dynamic…Dec 7, 2015Dec 7, 2015
Andrew MarounTime ManagementSeems like there are a million and one tasks to do at work. We are going through a large transition and it seems like a firestorm. In line…Dec 4, 2015Dec 4, 2015
Andrew MarounI am sitting in a cafe in the heart of Tlaquepaque, Mexico.I have been experiencing the Mexican culture for a few days and many things are different. This trip serves as a reminder that people come…Nov 28, 2015Nov 28, 2015
Andrew MarounHonestySo, when one of my group members suggested that all team members answer the case study questions individually, I thought it was a waste of…Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015
Andrew MarounDefining a ProblemAs we work on our case study as a team, I am realizing that I rarely set out and define a problem before tackling a project. Having a clear…Nov 19, 2015Nov 19, 2015