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Business Needs Anthropology More Than Ever, But May Not Know It
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October 2, 2018 No Comments Melissa Vogel

Business Needs Anthropology More Than Ever, But May Not Know It

Anthropologists are trained to find solutions to problems by approaching them holistically—from all sides—and through critical thinking, grounded in our

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Stepping into Consulting
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October 21, 2017 No Comments admin

Stepping into Consulting

By Ruth Sando I have recently (2017) retired after a long career in private industry, working both as an employee

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Getting Started in International Consulting
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October 17, 2017 No Comments admin

Getting Started in International Consulting

by Laurie Krieger I have consulted internationally in health, gender, policy, research, and even once in irrigation (that was weird).

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Successful Consulting: Networking is the Key
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October 17, 2017 No Comments admin

Successful Consulting: Networking is the Key

By Elizabeth K. Briody I started Cultural Keys, LLC (culturalkeys.us) in 2009. At that time, I had a PhD and

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Empathy of Anthropology — anthro/studio
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April 16, 2017 No Comments Marion Tanis

Empathy of Anthropology — anthro/studio

The number one rule in practicing anthropology is to be empathetic. This rule is incredibly important in today’s technological landscape.

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Heroism of Anthropology — anthro/studio
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March 8, 2017 3 Comments Marion Tanis

Heroism of Anthropology — anthro/studio

Human centered design and design thinking are on the up and up. Consultancies, agencies, and industries worldwide are finally understanding

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Governing Council Today: Chad Morris, Ethics Committee
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July 3, 2014 No Comments admin

Governing Council Today: Chad Morris, Ethics Committee

One of the roles that I’m honored to fill for NAPA is that of Chair of our Ethics Committee. We

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Governing Council Today: Pam Puntenney, Member-at-Large
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May 6, 2014 No Comments admin

Governing Council Today: Pam Puntenney, Member-at-Large

Hi, I’m Pam Puntenney and Chair of NAPA’s Lourdes Arizpe Award, a high profile initiative integrating external and internal engagement

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Governing Council Today: Terry Redding, Communications Committee
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April 22, 2014 No Comments Terry Redding

Governing Council Today: Terry Redding, Communications Committee

[NOTE: Today marks the restarting of an important blog series, Governing Council Today. The series presents thoughts and information from

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Governing Council Today: Lisa Henry, NAPA Secretary
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January 21, 2014 No Comments Terry Redding

Governing Council Today: Lisa Henry, NAPA Secretary

Cheers from the NAPA Secretary! Hi all – my name is Lisa Henry and I’m serving my 2nd term as

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Governing Council Today: Kevin Preister, Incoming NAPA Treasurer
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January 8, 2014 No Comments Terry Redding

Governing Council Today: Kevin Preister, Incoming NAPA Treasurer

Hi, I’m Kevin Preister and I’m the new treasurer for NAPA. My goal during my tenure is to do as

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Governing Council Today: John Massad, Outgoing NAPA Treasurer
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December 9, 2013 No Comments Terry Redding

Governing Council Today: John Massad, Outgoing NAPA Treasurer

What “What” Was:  Musings of your retired Treasurer (John Massad) Be Treasurer of NAPA?  You want me to do what? 

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NAPA promotes human-centered work applied to practical problems by linking a network of professional anthropologists working across employment sectors.  We support all anthropologists in bringing real solutions to communities, organizations, and policymakers, by offering advocacy, information, networks, mentoring, and continuing education.

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AnthroJobs of the Week, 24 February 2021

Hello Readers! We have two fascinating positions this week, one at Duolingo and another at Thick Descriptions. Check them out! Duolingo is looking to hire a Staff User Experience Researcher

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Sunset for the UX Blog
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July 8, 2020 Terry Redding

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How can a Business Anthropologist and Data Analyst dance together?
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May 5, 2020 Touhid Kamal

How can a Business Anthropologist and Data Analyst dance together?

Esports and the Built Environment: Where the Digital Meets Reality
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March 3, 2020 Angela Ramer

Esports and the Built Environment: Where the Digital Meets Reality

Working in Enterprise User Experience (EUX)
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February 11, 2020 Matt Artz

Working in Enterprise User Experience (EUX)

MEET NAPA’s 2019 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Brandon Meyer
Volunteer of the Year Award Interview
January 17, 2020 admin

MEET NAPA’s 2019 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Brandon Meyer

Skip the CV. Reinvent the Resume: A discussion of how to present the content of your career
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December 4, 2019 Molly Rempe

Skip the CV. Reinvent the Resume: A discussion of how to present the content of your career

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