#34084
Recently a member of the global coworking mailing list, Joseph Holsten) recently created what’s essentially a recipe book of ‘how to’ guides for those seeking to setup a coworking community, coworking space or simply better operate the communities and spaces they’re already running.
Ali, Imran. Web Worker Daily (2008). Careers>Workplace>Collaboration>Coworking
#34217
Much of today's news is bad, so much of it can adversely affect your career, and so much of it is maddeningly beyond your control. But there are things you can control, starting with your own behavior. Now more than ever, it's essential to ensure that idiosyncrasies and personal peccadillos don't undermine your career. Here are five cautionary tales of real CIOs whose tragic flaws did them in.
Pratt, Mary K. Computerworld (2009). Careers>Management>Workplace>Collaboration
#34348
Looking for a way to demonstrate your value to management? Pao’s advice is to become as involved in your organization as possible by volunteering for assignments and being proactive in project planning.
Pao, Cynthia. Intercom (2009). Careers>Collaboration>Workplace>Planning
#35134
Networking: a Key To Career Communication and Management Consulting Success 
Now that job security with one organization is a relic of the past and companies are outsourcing training and other 'nonessential' functions, I suggest in my career communication classes that students develop the same inventive strategies to plan their employ- ment futures that management consultants use to market themselves in the 21st century. The most important of these skills is networking: the use of person-to-person, print, and electronic communication tools to alert potential employers that, as candidates, they are the confident, cooperative, uniquely qualified experts that companies seek.
Clark, Thomas. Business Communication Quarterly (2009). Careers>Workplace>Collaboration
#35516
When Statecraft Fails: Tips on Surviving the Great Game 
Following up on his article in the September/October issue, Hart explores how to avoid “rats” in office politics and offers advice on combating coworkers who might not have your best interests in mind.
Hart, Geoffrey J.S. Intercom (2009). Careers>Collaboration>Workplace
