C.C. Chapman's Blog, page 7
August 7, 2018
The Wiggly Line Between Professor and Manager
My long business career has included managing a variety of people. My shorter teaching career has included teaching a variety of students.
This summer, as I manage seven students in a classroom and an office, has been a challenging and rewarding experience for me.
When you are a professor, the goal is to manage the knowledge that the students learn and try to help them earn the best grade possible. The focus is on them directly.
As a manager, the goal is to deliver the best result for the bu...
The Wiggly Line Between Professor and Manager
My long business career has included managing a variety of people. My shorter teaching career has included teaching a variety of students.
This summer, as I manage seven students in a classroom and an office, has been a challenging and rewarding experience for me.
When you are a professor, the goal is to manage the knowledge that the students learn and try to help them earn the best grade possible. The focus is on them directly.
As a manager, the goal is to deliver the best result f...
August 1, 2018
You Only Learn If Your Team Is Up To The Task When The Work Begins
One of the most exciting aspects of being a manager is watching your employees grow and prosper.
The hard part is that when you hire someone, you only guess how they are going to perform. You wouldn’t hire them in the first place if you didn’t believe they’d be able to deliver. But, it isn’t until they start working that you find out if they live up to your expectations or not.
As talented and dedicated all the Wheaton College students on the WiN Team are, this past week began to show me how...
You Only Learn If Your Team Is Up To The Task When The Work Begins
One of the most exciting aspects of being a manager is watching your employees grow and prosper.
The hard part is that when you hire someone, you only guess how they are going to perform. You wouldn’t hire them in the first place if you didn’t believe they’d be able to deliver. But, it isn’t until they start working that you find out if they live up to your expectations or not.
As talented and dedicated all the Wheaton College students on the WiN Team are, this past week began to show me how...
July 23, 2018
Books, Gear, Art and Souvenirs
Yesterday, the rain didn’t want to stop and when it did a gray humidity stuck around to remind you that it wasn’t a day to be outside enjoying the world.
Most of my day was spent reading and finishing Creative Quest. A must-read for anyone who knows in their bones that they are creative.
We had the rug in our living room cleaned so that isolated us to our sunroom and my office.
Pausing, I looked around my office. The dog beds were in here, so Jaz was fast asleep on hers. I laughed as I compos...
Books, Gear, Art and Souvenirs
Yesterday, the rain didn't want to stop and when it did a gray humidity stuck around to remind you that it wasn't a day to be outside enjoying the world. Most of my day was spent reading and finishing Creative Quest. A must-read for anyone who knows in their bones that they are creative.
We had the rug in our living room cleaned so that isolated us to our sunroom and my office.
Pausing, I looked around my office. The dog beds were in here, so Jaz was fast asleep on hers. I laughed as I compos...
July 18, 2018
Two Happy Clients to End The Week
Watching a new team come together, gel and start delivering results feels excellent.
Throughout my career, I’ve been lucky to be a manager or mentor for younger staff multiple times, and I’ve always found it rewarding.
In previous posts, I’ve shared how unique our Wheaton Innovates (WiN) Team is. These seven students are majoring in a variety of topics from economics to creative writing. Before this summer, most of them might not have considered a career in any type of consulting and yet thi...
Two Happy Clients to End The Week
Watching a new team come together, gel and start delivering results feels excellent.
Throughout my career, I’ve been lucky to be a manager or mentor for younger staff multiple times, and I’ve always found it rewarding.
In previous posts, I’ve shared how unique our Wheaton Innovates (WiN) Team is. These seven students are majoring in a variety of topics from economics to creative writing. Before this summer, most of them might not have considered a career in any type of consulting and yet thi...
July 15, 2018
London is Always a Good Choice
Sponsored travel journal post for Virgin Atlantic to celebrate their new #BeChoosy economy seating options. They paid for our London experience, and in return, I share my thoughts and photographs from our time there.
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London is a city full of art, culture and good times. After several visits, I can confidently say that it is always a good choice when looking for a great travel destination.
My daughter shares my never-ending wanderlust, and I’m glad it worked out that she could...
London is Always a Good Choice
Sponsored travel journal post for Virgin Atlantic to celebrate their new #BeChoosy economy seating options. They paid for our London experience, and in return, I share my thoughts and photographs from our time there.
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London is a city full of art, culture and good times. After several visits, I can confidently say that it is always a good choice when looking for a great travel destination.
My daughter shares my never-ending wanderlust, and I'm glad it worked out that she could...
