But until coming to Albert Oaks, the only instruction I had in following the program was to go «by the book» — a wonderfully rich, informative, compelling book, indeed — but without
the benefit of a community of other PHD program participants, experiences, and mentors to bring the program to life and make it second - nature.
But until coming to the Retreat, the only instruction I had in following the program was to go «by the book» — a wonderfully rich, informative, compelling book, indeed — but without
the benefit of a community of other PHD program participants, experiences, and mentors to bring the program to life and make it second - nature.
Some of
the benefits of a community of learners were listed by Singh (2004):
There are, of course, the usual
benefits of a community of this caliber, such as a pool and a business center.
Not exact matches
The jobs you create are local, the taxes you pay
benefit your local
community, and the profits you earn go back into the local
community — not lining the pockets
of corporate CEOs.
Not only can stories help to build a
community (that becomes a source
of more stories), but storytelling is also a proven technique that allows your audience to see how they can
benefit from your product or service without you blatantly selling.
The result is To The Stars Academy
of Arts & Science, a Public
Benefit Corporation that seeks to «collaborate with global citizens to advance science and build a powerful
community of interest» that is made up
of three divisions: Entertainment, Science, and Aerospace.
Linus C. Pauling won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry but went on to make statements about the supposed health
benefits of massive doses
of vitamin C that were both beyond his ken and widely discredited by the scientific
community.
Opinion: The business
community's embrace
of cycling fundraising events provides
benefits way beyond just the dollar value raised.
Of course, I said that we had a startup at 1871 (mRelief.com) that was already working with the city of Chicago and state of Illinois on «an app for that,» one that allows just about anyone to quickly and easily figure out exactly which government and / or community - based programs exist that might have benefits immediately available to them - especially in the current environmen
Of course, I said that we had a startup at 1871 (mRelief.com) that was already working with the city
of Chicago and state of Illinois on «an app for that,» one that allows just about anyone to quickly and easily figure out exactly which government and / or community - based programs exist that might have benefits immediately available to them - especially in the current environmen
of Chicago and state
of Illinois on «an app for that,» one that allows just about anyone to quickly and easily figure out exactly which government and / or community - based programs exist that might have benefits immediately available to them - especially in the current environmen
of Illinois on «an app for that,» one that allows just about anyone to quickly and easily figure out exactly which government and / or
community - based programs exist that might have
benefits immediately available to them - especially in the current environment.
«It is something that
benefits our company and
community,» she said, explaining that many
of the company's associates are veterans or are part
of a military family and these efforts make associates feel good about the company for which they work.
The mission the
community decides upon must appeal to a higher, long - term sense
of purpose, but for a
community to work the collaboration needs to produce immediate
benefits for each set
of constituents.
In general, the social platforms studied provided some significant
benefits on the average, particularly in the areas
of emotional support from others, awareness
of others» experiences, self - expression, self - identity, and
community building.
The local government may be dishing out cash and support to nurture young entrepreneurs, but as Court Robinson, a native
of New Orleans and president
of the Tulane Entrepreneurship Association, explains,
benefits flow both ways as the area helps start - ups succeed and start - ups in turn help the local
community flourish:
«Through this collaboration with the cancer
community's leading clinical and pathology experts, thousands
of more patients can potentially
benefit from the world's growing body
of knowledge about this disease,» said IBM Research and Cognitive Solutions senior vice president John Kelly in a statement.
But with all the
benefits to this kind
of system, sharing
of resources doesn't seem to be happening in startup
communities.
Between now and then, Amazon said it will work with each
of the candidate locations in order to evaluate hiring plans, employee
benefits, and the local
communities.
Little Herds, a nonprofit in Austin Texas, aims to educate that
community about the environmental and health
benefits of eating bugs.
Now, while publishing as a former SEAL connotes a negative image within the
community, the
benefits of doing so help people like me learn enough to make informed choices.
Sharma also notes the 2010 Google acquisition
of Toronto startup BumpTop could directly
benefit the local
community.
So don't think you have to be Van Gogh to get the
benefits of that evening painting class or Pavarotti to sign up for your local
community choir.
CEOs also prefer charities that are local and
benefit the surrounding
community, giving this factor a mean score
of 5.5.
So, bottom line, before automatically deciding to move to the Bay Area to seek fame and glory, consider the
benefits of growing your company in the
community you're already in.
A study commissioned by the city's economic development authority estimated that the bottom - line
benefits of telecommuting for employers, employees and
communities across Canada could be as high as $ 53 billion a year.
Key note speaker Carolyn Chudleigh (Partner, HFW) will provide an overview
of Community Titles from a legal perspective; the value,
benefits and unique outcomes that such legislation can deliver.
Beyond team - building
benefits, giving back to the
community instills a sense
of philanthropy and goodwill in employees.
As part
of this tax break, the city requires Twitter to pledge part
of the savings to better the
community through a Community Benefits A
community through a
Community Benefits A
Community Benefits Agreement.
Brittany Hodak, co-founder
of ZinePak, doesn't believe in a flat - out rejection
of capitalism altogether, but rather an adoption
of a «conscious capitalism» model, in which businesses commit themselves to giving back to the
community at large in addition to
benefitting from financial gains.
While gadgets are often a source
of «complexity, frustration and headaches» for the nation's 76 million baby boomers, said AARP chief JoAnn Jenkins in a statement, the RealPad aims to help them embrace «the
benefits of technology such as connecting with family, friends,
communities and enjoying books, games and learning.»
Users are encouraged to engage in actions that will
benefit other members and the
community as a whole by rewarding such actions with Soma Community (SCT), a cryptocurrency designed to incentivize the members of the decentralized community to perform value - adding services and act as a fast, secure and cost - effective way of compensatio
community as a whole by rewarding such actions with Soma
Community (SCT), a cryptocurrency designed to incentivize the members of the decentralized community to perform value - adding services and act as a fast, secure and cost - effective way of compensatio
Community (SCT), a cryptocurrency designed to incentivize the members
of the decentralized
community to perform value - adding services and act as a fast, secure and cost - effective way of compensatio
community to perform value - adding services and act as a fast, secure and cost - effective way
of compensation.»
The twist is that people on the platform will also be paid Soma Tokens if they do things that
benefit other people on the platform in a bid to foster a sense
of community.
«Municipal and rural infrastructures may be improved through the investment into eco-friendly housing and businesses that create products and services for the
benefits of the
community and to consumers.»
Light Gives Heat is fundamentally committed to the Ugandan
communities it serves, reinvesting 100 %
of profits back into projects that
benefit the people
of the
community — setting up bank accounts for its workers, for instance, to help them save money for homes and education fees.
Molly Burke, Founder, Bicycles Against Poverty Bicycles Against Poverty is a nonprofit that caters to remote Ugandan
communities that don't have the
benefit of nearby health centers and markets.
These
community members, in turn, are dedicated to helping out at our food packing events that
benefit those who are in need
of nutrition in our
community, as well as around the world.
I asked a couple
of networking superstars for their advice on how to build a
community - based organization that
benefits everyone involved.
The short commutes in a
community grateful that you started a business are just the beginning
of the
benefits.
This not only supports diversity but has the added
benefit of creating a tighter, more invested
community among the workforce.
«Our advice to early stage hardware companies is focus on five things — validating and articulating the pain they eliminate or problem they solve,
benefits versus features and being laser focused on tech product development, cultivating a
community of believers and early customers, efficiently using their cash by leveraging experts and
community hubs like makerspaces and reflecting great leadership and a
community mindset.»
The company is also increasing funding for its ConnectED program, so students in historically underserved
communities have a chance to learn app coding skills and enjoy other
benefits of technology in the classroom.
Having international students
benefits the university's overall growth and facilities provision, but also adds to the
community mix, and is an important part
of exchange programs.
Be it standing up to gangsters or unraveling conspiracies, everything Luke does is for the
benefit and betterment
of his
community.
And for some millennials, an ethical company not only takes care
of its surrounding
community and the planet but also employees by providing adequate financial compensation and
benefits.
Jonathan Mohan, founder
of BitcoinNYC, a volunteer organization based in New York that unites Bitcoin enthusiasts, says the Fed's takedown
of Liberty Reserve was downright good for Bitcoin — and that many people in the Bitcoin
community see the Liberty takedown as a «
benefit» for virtual currencies.
Many
of our friends and neighbors
of all socioeconomic classes have not been exposed enough to fundamental financial principles and to that end we invite you to share this guide with others in your immediate circle and wider
communities who may
benefit from a refresher on these basic finance points.
Located at the heart
of one
of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan
communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul
benefit from extensive partnerships with world - renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
The enhancement
benefits to your content and SEO strategies alone make social media worth the effort — but add in the customer service angle and the
community building power, and you'll calculate that even a few hours
of work per day can be enough to earn you thousands
of new visitors per month (and strengthened relationships with your existing subscriber base).
And while that growth, if it arrives, may
benefit some
of that state or metro area's residents, the competition itself isn't going to fix any one
of the many, many economic and social challenges American
communities face today.
For example, while a number
of communities are debating how to provide
benefits to gig economy workers, without policies that ensure a baseline wage threshold or that grant workers a voice in determining their wages and
benefits, low - road companies could respond to requirements to contribute to
benefits with commensurate decreases in pay.
In tandem with the 100,000 Opportunity Youth Initiative, Starbucks has opened four stores with classroom and training space as part
of its effort to support local economic development in diverse low - to - medium income
communities across the U.S.. Each
of these stores creates 20 to 25 new jobs with
benefits, partners with a local women - and minority - owned supplier and contractor, and works with local nonprofits to provide job - skills training to youth.