Community of Practice

A community of practice is a group of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do, and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.

By Danny Picart Laguer

Health
Algorithm would warn warehouse workers about risky motions
futurity.org - Sarah McQuate-Washington
A new system uses machine learning to monitor factory and warehouse workers and tell them how risky their behaviors are in real time, researchers …
News
Lack Of Diversity In Genetic Databases Hampers Research
NPR - Richard Harris
When Lalita Manrai went to see her doctor for treatment of kidney disease, she noticed that some of the blood test results had different "normal" ranges for African Americans compared with everybody else.
Mentoring
7 Business Philosophy Books To Help You See The Big Picture
Forbes - Rhett Power
Has your company become a generational melting pot? Resist the temptation to focus on the downsides of managing different ages and experiences. Instead, use this book by Lindsay Pollak to learn to elicit
Verizon
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint busted for throttling online video
Mashable - Jordan Aaron
In a researched study, the throttling occurred at all hours, despite companies stating it was only during hours of high congestion.
Mobile Technology
Researchers propose a new approach for dismantling online hate networks
The Verge - Casey Newton
How do you get rid of hate speech on social platforms? Until now, companies have generally tried two approaches. One is to ban individual users who are caught posting abuse; the other is to ban the large
Success
The ultimate Linkedin cheat sheet
Ladders - Michael Quinn
In the early 90s, you could apply for a job by visiting companies and filling out an application or providing a resume. Does that happen anymore? No …
Technology
Why You Should Never Send a Discouraging Email, According to Science
Inc Magazine - John Brandon
Your email is like a poison dart and Gmail is the blow tube. You blast out a digital missile to a coworker, explaining how he or she screwed up on a project. You use excruciatingly precise prose to explain
Work-life Balance
You should never paint your office these colors, according to experts
Ladders - Meredith Lepore
Looking for a new office color? Well, you definitely need to stay away from these two colors according to whiz kid home improvement brothers …
Aging
Why US firms are desperate to retain ageing workers
BBC News - Katarina Stefanie
When Roger Klug told his employer he was retiring, there was a shiver of panic among the bosses. Now 70 years old, Mr Klug is in his 47th year at Alexandria Industries, an aluminium company in rural Minnesota.
Work-life Balance
4 mental traits of highly successful entrepreneurs
Ladders - Benjamin P. Hardy
Every entrepreneur faces challenges, but only some do so successfully. There’s no shortage of theories as to why, though some experts point to mental …
Top 3 Computers for Introducing Your Kids to Comp Sci
WIRED - Adrienne So
Computers-for-kids pioneer Kano recently partnered with Microsoft to launch an Intel-powered mobile PC with an 11.6-inch touchscreen. After your …
Schools
Find your perfect language school | CourseFinders
coursefinders.com - Coursefinders.com
We will never post on your wall without your permission. We never contact reviewers, post to your profiles, or pass your data to third-parties. If you …
Sturgeon
Why governments should prioritize well-being
ted.com - Nicola Sturgeon
In 2018, Scotland, Iceland and New Zealand established the network of Wellbeing Economy Governments to challenge the acceptance of GDP as the …
Market Cap
Our sources
statista.com
The money supply in the United Kingdom has been increasing faster than in the United States or Japan in recent years, with a year-on-year broad money …
Books
16 Great Books for Anyone Who Wants to Get Ahead in Life
Inc Magazine - Christina DesMarais
Reading is a daily habit commonly practiced by high achievers because it's an effective method of sharpening oneself. Reading is a daily habit commonly practiced by high achievers because it's an effective
Discrimination
Facts About Employment Rights of Immigrants Under Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
eeoc.gov
Immigrants are protected from employment discrimination by laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This pamphlet answers …
Small Business
Veterans Business Development Workshop in Mayagüez (08/27/2019)
sba.gov
Facial Recognition
Privacy campaigners warn of UK facial recognition 'epidemic'
The Guardian - Damien Gayle
Privacy campaigners have warned of an “epidemic” of facial recognition use in shopping centres, museums, conference centres and other private spaces around the UK. An investigation by Big Brother Watch
Work-life Balance
Why smart people never bring smartphones into meetings
Ladders - Travis Bradberry
You are annoying your boss and colleagues any time you take your phone out during meetings, says research from USC’s Marshall School of Business, and …
Work-life Balance
5 lies you’ve been told about time management
Fast Company - Elizabeth Grace Saunders
I’ve been a time management coach for over 10 years, and these common misconceptions about organizing your life make me so mad. I’ve been a time management coach for over 10 years. What that means is I
Corporate Culture
25 Interview Questions You Should Ask
Forbes - Robin Ryan
I was talking with an AT&T HR manager about mistakes that Baby Boomers make when interviewing and she said something that most Boomers never think of. She mentioned that she pays very close attention what
Labor Economics
The unexpected consequences of adult children receiving financial aid from their parents
Ladders - Sheila McClear
If you were unemployed, would you let your mom give you money so you could get by until you got another job? Sure, if she offered, right? But wait – …
University of Louisville
GoBoard
goboard.com
"I have found GoBoard to have the best 'balance' of features out of several other platforms I have tried. It has just the right amount of …
Veterans
Veterans Study Smarter, Not Harder for Free with StudyEdge - VAntage Point
va.gov - Steven Clipp
Returning to school can be stressful. If it’s the first time back in the classroom, even the most battle-tested Vet may feel nervous. Many will take …
Work-life Balance
Work-life balance is dead—there’s a better way to think about your relationship with your job
Well+Good - by Kells McPhillips
The idea of “balance”—once a buzzword in the wonderful world of wellness—has largely been abandoned. Now that the workforce has jumped ship on a …
Social Media
How to Build Your Business Without Social Media
Inc Magazine - Damon Brown
Folks are spending thousands, if not millions of dollars getting social media followers and trying to build an empire. The problem is that those followers aren't yours. They belong to the platform. What
Tech Industry
Critical new vulnerability discovered in all versions of Windows dating back to XP
siliconangle.com - Duncan Riley
A critical vulnerability has been uncovered in an obscure Microsoft Corp. module that can easily be exploited in versions of Windows dating back as …
Harvard Business School
Is It Time to Let Employees Work from Anywhere?
Harvard Business Review - Prithwiraj (Raj) Choudhury and Barbara Z. Larson and Cirrus Foroughi
Despite a few high-profile retreats from remote work policies in recent years, data on the U.S. workforce suggests that remote work is increasing. A 2017 Gallup poll reported that 43% of employed Americans
Phishing
Security warning for software developers: You are now prime targets for phishing attacks
ZDNet - Danny Palmer
Cybercriminals targeting the technology industry commonly direct their phishing campaigns at software developers; here's why. Software developers are …