Guessing is not a strategy: How to build decision velocity with AI and real-time data
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A Degree of Importance
Mike Donoghue is a member of a multinational information technology corporation where he collaborates on the communications guidelines and customer relationship strategies affecting the interactions with internal and external clients. He has analyzed, defined, designed and overseen processes for various engagements including product usability and customer satisfaction, best practice enterprise standardization, relationship/branding structures, and distribution effectiveness and direction. He has also established corporate library solutions to provide frameworks for sales, marketing, training, and support divisions.
Do you have any extra letters at the end of your name? Have you attained any professional credentials such as a certification or advanced degree? Do you think these suffixes create an impression on how others look at you and review your work?
It is not uncommon to find that in the workplace, education can make a greater impact than experience. In many fields, there is a flattening out that occurs where there is a significant amount of common know-how among peers and it is more difficult to differentiate the qualifications of individual associates. This has been a source of frustration for many who have seen job opportunities and promotions given away to college graduates instead of knowledgeable performers. Nowadays though, the trend is becoming more competitive as employers are looking increasingly for employees who attain an even higher level of education.
What You Know
The bias is somewhat understandable. If an individual seeks further education, particularly in a subject or field that pertains to the industry they are engaged in or vocational direction of their position, then that shows an employer the long-term extent of someone’s dedication to the job.
The relevance of the material is important. However, rewards are also sometimes given in recognition for advanced degrees that simply demonstrate a desire to improve oneself. Employers …
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