#112 – WHY I’M NOT IN HIGH SCHOOL – MARGAUX HUTCHINS

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IMG_4268In the United States, every child is supposed to go to high school. This is the law in most countries.

I decided to break the law. I don’t go to high school. 

 If you’re a parent, check in with your kids and ask them what they think of school. It may be a good conversation starter on their future. It may save you money for not being on the hook for paying for college. Continue reading

#112 – LET’S TALK ABOUT PAY! – LEIZA DOLGHIH

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AAAAANegotiating employment agreements or the real reason why Jennifer Lawrence got paid less than Bradley Cooper.  Somebody recently went through Sony’s hacked e-mails and found some that show Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams were paid less than the male leads in American Hustle. This prompted Jennifer Lawrence to write an essay titled“Why Do I make Less Than My Male Co-Stars?” Continue reading

#112 – MENTAL HEALTH IS THE WEAK LINK IN HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS – DR. BILL POMFRET

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3b829cdMental Health is the weak link in most company’s health & safety programs, it is really a Silent Epidemic surrounded by stigma.

Mental health issues are often buried in the workplace says Dr. Bill Pomfret, Managing consultant of Safety Projects International Inc. who is trying to uncover them, at a recent conference he asked over 400 delegates, how many had a system in place for managing mental health, it was pitiful, with only a few hands being raised. Continue reading

#112 – LEAN SIX SIGMA AND THE SIPOC TOOL FOR HIGHER ED – NORMA SIMONS

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20bb2dbThe Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology that was originally developed in manufacturing is slowly making its way to the education space. As the concepts of Lean Six Sigma spread and provide the template for improving efficiency and enhancing institutional performance, the SIPOC tool is invaluable for changing the thinking and approach to project management, process improvement and LSS implementation. Continue reading