RuReady Articles
The RuReady Article Library turns the Adult Readiness Framework into practical, accessible ideas you can use in everyday life. Articles are organized around three interconnected domains: Personal, Professional, and Leadership. Each article is designed to be concise, practical, and useful, giving you something to think about and, when possible, something you can apply immediately.
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Decision Science and Critical Thinking
I still remember my first Decision-Making “class.” I was sixteen and working at a local grocery store. Back then, the...
Understanding Organizational Structure
My first job title was courtesy clerk; I bagged groceries and stocked shelves. My idea of an organizational structure...
Decision Science and Critical Thinking
I still remember my first Decision-Making “class.” I was sixteen and working at a local grocery...
Time and Task Management Workflow: The When
Early in my career, I was discussing my To-Do list with my boss when he stopped me and asked, "Is...
Time and Task Management Workflow: The Self
Years ago, as part of an executive supply chain class, I had the opportunity to tour an internet...
Decision Science and Critical Thinking
I still remember my first Decision-Making “class.” I was sixteen and working at a local grocery store. Back then, the minimum wage was $3.35, and I earned about $100 per week. My parents sat me down to talk about how I was spending my money. At the time, I put almost...
Organizational Policy Design and Management
As I sat down to write this article, I reflected on a time when I was given the new responsibility of serving as the logistics representative on a large project. Nervous and wanting to make a good impression, I read everything I could find on the subject, especially...
Organizational Policy Design and Management
I remember early in my career, when I was supposed to write an organizational policy. To make a long story short, I had nothing to go on but a few handwritten notes. I was young and, to be honest, had no idea where to start. So I did what any young manager would do in...
Understanding Organizational Roles and Responsibilities
Whose turn is it to take out the trash, change the diaper, or reset the Netflix password? Roles and responsibilities guide our personal and professional lives, probably more than we would like to admit. They can be a good thing. Too many of us doing the same thing is...