The VC partner with solid experience and proven skill is a true "trail-wise sidekick". Most VCs, however, have never worked in the funded industry or have never been in a down cycle.
To me, the choice is crystal clear — we need someone with the most real-life experience possible, with tested and proven skills in understanding and solving the challenges of our schools.
For all its potential and Ms. Strout's proven skill, "The Burgess Boys" asks too many questions and offers too few interesting answers.
And given Mendez's highly proven skill set, not only as a brilliant CIA agent, but his ability to navigate and survive Hollywood, he might consider a second career as a studio executive.
This field experiment tested whether a special type of worked-out examples (i.e., heuristic examples) helps learners develop better conceptual knowledge about mathematical proving and proving skills than a control condition focussing on mathematical contents.
The participants' (N = 111 student teachers) proving skills and their conceptual knowledge were significantly better when learning with heuristic examples as compared to the control condition.
By keeping in the game, so to speak, you may find yourself being hired by a media source needing someone with your knowledge, proven skills and fan base.
George W. Bush was getting a first-rate political education, and proving his skill in maneuvering through an often treacherous electoral world.
Even Councilman Warren Harwood, Friedland's strongest supporter, lauded Talin for "a fine reputation and proven business skill". But Harwood said he continues to believe that bankers on the commission should bear an extra burden of financial disclosure because of possible hidden conflicts of interest.
6. Leaders grow personally, managers rely on existing, proven skills.
The struggle for a graduate job in today's climate is part fight, part intricate dance to showcase and prove your own skills and achievements against a background of hundreds of capable candidates.
