2012 InSource Events
On the heels of some great events in 2011, InSource is proud to announce several more events scheduled for this year. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details as they become available!
HOW DesignCast Discount for InSource Members
InSource members can receive a special reduced price for HOW’s Live DesignCast this Thursday.
2012 InSource Events
On the heels of some great events in 2011, InSource is proud to announce several more events scheduled for this year. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details as they become available!
Read This: Type, Form, and Function
Type, Form, and Function promises to guide designers through the visual typographic clutter to make their designed messages more meaningful.
The Diva and Divo—How They Can Help You Soar
We’ve all managed someone who felt they were so special they deserved special treatment. Someone who seemed to grab at power every step of the way. But what differentiates a designer with an attitude from a diva or divo?: the enabling by senior management.
The First 5 Days
As the day approaches for my new hire to start working with the team, I’m thinking about how important his first few days on the job are. These first few days are my only opportunity to make sure he has a smooth transition to his new position, and get him to want to come back after the weekend.
The 2011 In-House Creative Services Industry Report
For the second year in a row, InSource, the resource for creative in-house leadership, and Cella, a management consulting company exclusively serving the needs of in-house creative leaders, have teamed up to benchmark the in-house creative community.
The Value of a Business Coach
Name a highly successful athlete—he has a coach. What about that internationally recognized opera singer? She has a coach. Atul Gwande, a highly respected surgeon, just published an article in the New Yorker explaining his decision to hire a coach. Why do all these already successful professionals have coaches? Because you just can’t do it alone.
InSource Opinion Poll: Changing Careers
The new year is often a time when people consider making a career move, particularly after experiencing another year of flattened salaries and bonuses. In a slow economy, however, what are your options? What industries do you think offer the best opportunities for an in-house creative professional?
Leadership Lessons from the Underdog
Lessons on leadership are all around us. You know I saw Moneyball earlier this year. And there have been dozens of movies and books written on the topic. But, there was a recent article I read that ignited this blog. It’s about how Andy Bernard, a fictional character from the television show The Office, makes [...]
Fun Along the Way
Making work fun…sometimes this seems like an oxymoron, it’s called work for a reason, right? But we are all familiar with the proverb “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Regardless of industry, job title and role, we all need breaks within our day to allow our brains to recharge. For some this may mean water cooler breaks or coffee runs, but for others this means a few minutes on Facebook or making sure to take their lunch break away from their desk.
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