Archive for the ‘Jobs & Careers’ Category
Whistle While You Work: How to hit the nail on the leadership head
Posted by Frederick Delisle on November 04, 2009
In our last meeting we learned to always say “I’m fantastically wonderful” when someone ask you, “ how are you” and we had an opportunity to make an assessment of ourselves. We also heard Chuck’s story. Although Chuck is no longer with us he is still contributing to our development. I hope you are following his advice. Today we want to look at another aspect of human behavior that, while difficult, is the key to success – leadership. (more…)
A Day in the Life at Globis University’s IMBA program, Tokyo
Posted by IMBA Globis University on November 02, 2009
Today, I’d like to illustrate how the course goes and show you some of the stuff that we use in International MBA programs of Globis University. I believe this stuff will give you a clear picture of student life at Globis.
Before I start, let me introduce a little bit about myself. I am a Japanese female, one of the first students of the IMBA program. I started as a Pre-IMBA student and it has been almost a year. I have taken 6 fundamental courses and 3 applied courses so far. (more…)
Whistle While You Work
Posted by Frederick Delisle on October 06, 2009
How to be a Super Front-Line Supervisor of 4 to 10 people
If you are taking your time to read this I want to thank you – really thank you. I believe I have something to say that will help you. This Blog will last for 12 Chapters, one a month for the next year. My challenge is to boil down the 50,000 words I wrote for print media to something much shorter, interesting and meaningful to you and the publisher . (more…)
Get off the couch, English teachers, get in the game!
Posted by ian on October 06, 2009
There seems to be less opportunity for English teachers these days. Since the Lehman crash it seems that many companies are not seeking the services of language teachers. Those companies who formerly required English teachers, for a benefit for the staff, or as a possible means of increasing growth, are no longer willing to spend that money on training. Private students also seem to be in a downward trend, these days the extra money potential students had for increasing their prospects has dried up. Bonuses and extra monies that businesses and people used to have is disappearing.
So what’s an English teacher to do?
Lunch room etiquette, or “I’m on my break”
Posted by ian on September 16, 2009
I’m very lucky! I work in a beauty college and get a free lunch as a perk. The lunchroom can sit only about 20 people (closely packed) and is available only for teachers. Students are responsible for their own meals, which many buy at the school store. My lunch is usually hot, includes all the regular Japanese lunch type accessories and did I mention its free!
However, all is not well in this oasis! (more…)



