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Matthew Dyer left his ARC (Association of Research Centers) in San Francisco and attended the ALA (American Library Association) conference where he got involved in many new opportunities. He ended a relationship, completed leadership roles including a board presidency, participated in a leadership program, spoke on panels at conferences, bought a house, began a new relationship, joined a library science program, and joined an ALA committee. Attending the conference led to many positive changes in his life and career.

I Left My ARC in San
Francisco
My Journey to ALA and What I Got Into There
Matthew Dyer

• Ended an unhealthy relationship
• Completed two board appointments (one presidency)
• Completed leadership development program
• Featured panelist at international conference
• Featured panelist at SLIS careers night
• Bought a house
• Began a healthy relationship
• Entered SLIS program
• Joined OLC committee

–Herman's Hermits
“Something tells me I'm into something good.”

This document provides tips for improving PowerPoint presentations in 7 steps according to Matthew Dyer. The tips are to: 1) avoid bullet points and use more visual elements; 2) keep presentations short and simple with less text on slides; 3) avoid overused clipart and stock photos; 4) use whitespace effectively; 5) avoid directly copying presentation content and inspire your own work; 6) write compelling headlines rather than stating the obvious; and 7) it's okay to use shortcuts to make presentations more efficient. The overall message is that PowerPoint presentations should be visually engaging, concise, and inspire original thought rather than rely on defaults or overused design elements.

The Pedagogy of PowerPointMatthew Dyer, MLIS

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Practical PowerPointMatthew Dyer, MLIS

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Change management provides a structured approach to supporting employees through organizational changes. It guides how to prepare, equip and support individuals to successfully adopt changes needed to drive organizational success. While projects may require process, role, structure or technology changes, it is ultimately employees who must change how they work. Change management aims to help employees transition from their current ways of working to new future states.

Organizational Change OverviewMatthew Dyer, MLIS

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This document summarizes a presentation on talent management given to the Ohio CPM Society Annual Conference. The presentation discussed organizational culture and change, highlighting that employees genuinely feel stressed during periods of change. It also noted that those resisting change may simply feel their identity is impacted. Finally, it offered hope, finding those with public service motivation are more likely to support needed changes.

State Library of Ohio Competency-Based Resources (Sample)Matthew Dyer, MLIS

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The document outlines various job positions at OBM, including minimum qualifications, key responsibilities, and competency development resources for each role such as Project Manager, Attorney, Trainer, Internal Auditor, and Financial Analyst. It emphasizes required education and experience, along with the skills necessary for effective communication, problem-solving, and data analysis. Additionally, the document provides links to resources for state employees and search terms to assist in further exploration of relevant topics.

Organizational Culture IntroMatthew Dyer, MLIS

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This document discusses an organizational culture assessment being conducted at Ohio Shared Services (OSS). It includes an agenda for a meeting that will discuss organizational culture and have employees complete a survey to assess the current and desired future culture states. The OCAI (Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument) survey will be used and involves distributing 100 points between statements to identify the most similar descriptions of the current and desired cultures. Employees are encouraged but not required to complete the anonymous survey. The results will provide insight into the current and desired cultural states to help guide continued conversations and engagement toward action plans for cultural change at OSS.

Pride Leadership ArtsMatthew Dyer, MLIS

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The document discusses LGBT arts organizations in Columbus, specifically focusing on the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Gay Men's Chorus. It highlights the growth of membership, social media engagement, and the positive impact of performances on community members' lives. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration and support among LGBT organizations during various events from 1990 to 2011.

Keeping Pigs Happy (2009)Matthew Dyer, MLIS

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The document outlines key SEO and content marketing trends for 2024, emphasizing the impact of AI, the importance of E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness), and a shift towards user-centric content strategies. It advises against focusing on outdated trends like voice search and stresses the need for creating value-driven, authoritative content. Additionally, it highlights the need to leverage AI as a supportive tool rather than relying solely on it for content creation.

Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design ProcessChiara Aliotta

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The document outlines a livestream presentation by Chiara Aliotta on integrating storytelling into web design to enhance user experiences. It covers the storytelling process for designers, emphasizing aspects such as understanding the audience, structuring narratives, and creating emotional connections. The presentation also includes case studies and practical examples to demonstrate effective storytelling in UX/UI design.

Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition – SCHREPEL – June 2024 OECD dis...OECD Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs

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This presentation by Thibault Schrepel, Associate Professor of Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam University, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp. This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.

How to Leverage AI to Boost Employee Wellness - Lydia Di Francesco - SocialHR...SocialHRCamp

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The document discusses leveraging AI to enhance employee wellness through data analytics, automating tasks, and personalized wellness apps, emphasizing the shared responsibility of employee well-being between leaders and organizations. It outlines best practices for using AI in wellness strategies, including ensuring data privacy and security, understanding employee needs, and promoting inclusivity. Lydia Di Francesco, a wellness specialist, shares insights to optimize workplace wellness strategy using AI-driven data analytics and encourages collaboration and transparency.

2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu

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The State of Marketing 2024 report highlights the transformative impact of AI and automation, emphasizing the importance of personalization and engagement to drive growth in a competitive landscape. Marketers are focusing on optimizing budgets, leveraging social media for brand awareness, and utilizing AI tools to enhance efficiency across tasks. Key trends for 2024 include the rise of experiential marketing, content creation that meets user needs, and strengthened connections through personalized customer experiences.

Everything You Need To Know About ChatGPTExpeed Software

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ChatGPT is an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, built on advanced language models to facilitate human-like conversational interactions. Launched in November 2022, it utilizes a transformer architecture to understand and generate text, with applications ranging from content creation to customer service. Despite its capabilities, there are concerns about potential misuse and biases in its responses, which OpenAI aims to mitigate through moderation and user feedback.

Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts

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How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow

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The November 2023 mental health report indicates that 70% of respondents rate their mental health as 'good' or 'excellent,' with higher diagnoses reported among African Americans and non-Hispanic whites compared to Hispanics and Asians. Younger generations, particularly Gen Z and millennials, are more likely to experience mental health challenges, seek information online, and report that their mental health impacts their work and relationships. Half of the respondents feel comfortable discussing their mental health with professionals, although Gen Z shows the least comfort in this area.

AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork

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Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.

Skeleton Culture CodeSkeleton Technologies

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Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.

PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley

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PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.

Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently

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How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian

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Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie InsightsKurio // The Social Media Age(ncy)

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The 2024 social media marketing trends report highlights significant shifts influenced by generative AI, including the emergence of personalized content, the rise of virtual influencers, and a stronger focus on user-generated content. Insights were gathered from 33 experts across 23 leading independent agencies, providing a perspective that emphasizes creativity and authenticity in marketing strategies. Key trends also include the blending of B2B and B2C approaches, reflecting changes in consumer behavior and the evolving landscape of social media engagement.

Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal

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How to have difficult conversations Rajiv Jayarajah, MAppComm, ACC

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ALA2015

1. I Left My ARC in San Francisco My Journey to ALA and What I Got Into There Matthew Dyer

8. What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

10. Everything Changed in 2003

13. What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

15. • Ended an unhealthy relationship • Completed two board appointments (one presidency) • Completed leadership development program • Featured panelist at international conference • Featured panelist at SLIS careers night • Bought a house • Began a healthy relationship • Entered SLIS program • Joined OLC committee

17. Look What I’ve Gotten Myself Into!

38. What Did I Learn?

39. –Herman's Hermits “Something tells me I'm into something good.”

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