Archive for June 2019
Looking Past the Resume and the Importance of Culture Fit
Post authored by: Christopher Shivers — Director of Research at Cook Systems Understanding who a person is as well as what they can do is vital for understanding how someone will impact workplace culture. Resumés and Gut Feelings Recently I was listening to a friend lamenting the fact that his company does not seem to be…
Read MoreHow To: Collaborate
Post authored by: Christopher Shivers — Director of Research at Cook Systems Another article about collaboration? Really? Yes. DOWNLOAD PDF Collaboration has become a buzzword and often an illusive ideal. Like any word that is overused, its capacity is reduced. Can we reclaim our understanding of this vital practice? OLD DEFINITION Collaboration is defined as the mutual…
Read MoreCook Featured in Memphis Business Journal
Cook’s innovative programs were featured in a recent Memphis Business Journal column titled “IT program develops local labor force – at no cost to the student.” The article, authored by guest columnist and Cook COO Brent Nair, highlights Cook’s successful growth, beginning with initial programs aimed at training local and U.S. employees for entry-level…
Read MoreCook’s Brent Nair to Speak at 2019 Nashville Analytics Summit
Cook COO Brent Nair will be bringing his expertise and insight to the Nashville Analytics Summit Sept. 9-10, 2019 as one of the event’s many accomplished speakers. Established in 2013 by members of the Nashville Technology Council, the event focuses on how to effectively leverage big data and analytics, alternating between hands-on workshops and speaker…
Read MoreNotes on Space
Catch all Space is one of those popular words that means a lot of different things to different people. I’ve been using it lately as a catch all to describe what I need to do good work. Space to think things through and explore options for whatever I’m working on. Space to physically get away…
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