When Your Blog is My Content - Workology

When Your Blog is My Content - Workology When Your Blog is My Content Original content that youve created or written on your website is in fact  your own. Just last week I came upon a website that was using an article I wrote without giving me proper credit.   During a phone call with one of my clients last week, they mentioned a media companys website and video interview in our course of conversation, and I decided to take a look.  There beneath her video interview was a copy (including picture) of my blog post word for word with the exception of one sentence. When Your Blog is My Content While this isnt the first time Ive had this situation happen before, I was upset.  I work hard to provide interesting and relevant content on my blog and website.  Its my passion and something I enjoy doing.  Copying someone elses work without  verifying and citing  them for the content at the very least or asking to reproduce is like putting pictures of someone elses children in your office and calling them your own. Calm Down.  Im glad I took a moment to breath, calm down, and get my bearings on the situation.  I took ten minutes to clear my head and look at the situation objectively.  This company is someone my client knows and trusts.  I dont want to jeopardize that.  I have less clients than I do blog posts and for me blog posts are easier to come by than clients. Just Ask.  Thats in fact what I did.  I choose to call the company and leave a message directly with the contact person listed on the website before following up via email.  Asking them to site you or credit you for the article first is the best way for me to play nice in this type of situation.  I provided them my phone number, full name, and website address. Play Nice.  Decide whether calling someone out on the carpet outside of a friendly email and phone call is worth jeopardizing your reputation or brand. How will this one situation impact you financially and also be sure to consider the cost and time if you make the decision to legally pursue the culprit if they choose not to do as you ask. The rise of blogging and social networks has certainly led to an increase in these types of situations because of the ease of access to information as well as led to an increased awareness of copyright, plagiarism, and content theft.  Blogging typically has zero cost and barrier to entry because of sites like  Blogger,  Posterous, and  Wordpress.  Many internet bloggers, writers or webmasters are not classically trained to cite, list, or credit authors, ideas, or articles as well as blogs appropriately.  Its the bloggers responsibility to educate and train themselves on the rules surrounding this process.  The best defense is a good offense, so it is important for bloggers and writers who publish online to protect themselves as well.  Either wayhere are some resources to get you started. Copyright, Blogging, and Content Theft  from ProBlogger. Blog Plagiarism Q A  from Daily Blog Tips. How to Defend Your Blogs Copyright  from ProBlogger. The 20 Best Free Anti-Plagiarism Tools  from The Blog Herald Im optimistic that my blogging story will have a somewhat happy ending.  The company representative left me a message over the weekend apologizing and asking that I confirm the correct spelling of my last name.  The jury is still out but look for a part two blog entry to keep you posted. Check out more information about blogger legalese and ethics at another article titled  Liabilities, Licensing and Legalese.

Im in a Commercial!

Im in a Commercial! Dont squint or youll miss me! This is really taken from a (swallow) 2004 production I was in on Saturday Night Live. It was my first time there as an extra (I was recruited 3 additional occasions), and the main time some different option from my elbow/back of my head jumped on camera. Lamentably the whole clasp is mysteriously absent or, more than likely Id demonstrate it to you! I eat macaroons like an insane woman in it. I was hanging tight for the Emmy via the post office, yet since I wasnt truly acting (I love macaroons!), it never appeared. Moan. Around six seconds in, look in the base right corner for a young lady plunking down in the first column with a pink shirt. That is me.

Shark Tank star shares goal-setting practice that keeps him hyper-focused

Shark Tank star shares objective setting practice that keeps him hyper-centered Shark Tank star shares objective setting practice that keeps him hyper-centered The Individuals' Shark Daymond John has a two times every day schedule based on his objectives that keeps him swinging for the fences.Five days seven days, before I head to sleep and when I wake up, I read these 10 objectives, he told Ladders. Six [of the goals] lapse in a half year, and the other four terminate in two years, five years, 10 years, and 20 years.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders' magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!John first found out about the strategy of objective setting in one of his preferred books, Think and Grow Rich.The reason I read [my goals] before I rest is that reviews have demonstrated that 80% when you're dozing, you're considering the things you think will occur later on â€" regardless of whether it's acceptable, awful, or aloof, John told Ladders. So I need that to be the exact opposite thing I think about.And he peruses his objectives when he awakens, as well. Since then I'll idea lly make a move nearer to every single one of those objectives when I wake up. I don't generally do it, yet at any rate it's on the highest point of my cerebrum as one of the activities to take.After a half year, John evaluates how far he's gotten to the objective and re-sets it. Or on the other hand I drop it and make another one.His targets are purposely set so high that I never get 100% while in transit to an objective. I generally get 20%, half of the way there.It's not feasible in one shot, however through the span of three years, five years, 10 years, it becomes entirely reachable. I outperform it.You may likewise appreciate… New neuroscience uncovers 4 customs that will satisfy you Outsiders know your social class in the initial seven words you state, study finds 10 exercises from Benjamin Franklin's day by day plan that will twofold your profitability The most noticeably awful mix-ups you can make in a meeting, as indicated by 12 CEOs 10 propensities for intellectually resilient individuals

Project Manager Job Description - role and responsibilities

Project Manager Job Description - role and responsibilities Project Manager Job Description The sample project manager job description clearly communicates the essential tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of the project manager role in any organization. The nature of the projects under the project manager's control will vary but the core activities and competencies required for successful project completion and goal achievement are standard to the project management function. Adapt this sample job description for project managers to meet the requirements of your specific position. PROJECT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION General PurposeResponsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilitieslead the planning and implementation of projectfacilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverablesdefine project tasks and resource requirementsdevelop full scale project plansassemble and coordinate project staffmanage project budgetmanage project resource allocationplan and schedule project timelinestrack project deliverables using appropriate toolsprovide direction and support to project teamquality assuranceconstantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholderspresent reports defining project progress, problems and solutionsimplement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputsproject evaluations and assessment of resultsEducation, Qualifications and Experiencequalification in project management or equivalentknowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project managementknowledge of project management techniques and toolsdirect work experience in project management capacityproven experience in people managementproven experience in strategic planningproven experience in risk managementproven experience in change managementproficient in project management softwareKey Skills and Competenciescritical thinking and problem solving skillsplanning and organizingdecision-makingcommunication skillsinfluencing and leadingdelegationteam worknegotiationconflict managementadaptabilitystress tolerance Project Manager Duties and Skills Go to the Project Manager Job Description Part 2 to find out more about the role and responsibilities of a project manager. Project Manager Resume and Cover Letter Use this sample project manager resume to write your own convincing project management resume. Always include a project manager cover letter with your resume.