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Archive for January, 2012

[ 0 ] January 24, 2012

HOW DesignCast Discount for InSource Members

InSource members can receive a special reduced price for HOW’s Live DesignCast this Thursday.

[ 0 ] January 23, 2012

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!

[ 0 ] January 20, 2012

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.

[ 0 ] January 16, 2012

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.

[ 0 ] January 11, 2012

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.

[ 0 ] January 9, 2012

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.

[ 0 ] January 2, 2012

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.

[ 1 ] January 1, 2012

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?