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Saying “no” nicely

6th May 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Saying no is something we all have to do from time to time. We’re not machines and our capacity for work is limited, so sometimes

“Women in Technology” where they really are!

3rd May 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

…“unquestionably there are a lot of women working in tech companies and some of them are decision makers affecting a large number of predominantly male

Risks and Hidden Costs of Spreadsheets as PM Tool

15th April 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Spreadsheets have been around for more than 30 years. It is thought that spreadsheets have helped the past economy by enabling companies to organize data

Translation Management and Budgeting

13th April 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

The section describes models of budgeting resources as well as budget items that may need to be included for translation (see Tenders, Bids, and Contracts

Getting personal with your customers: to share or not to share?

25th March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

In today’s world of omnipresent social media, many succumb to the urge (myself included!) to share their lives and experiences, trials and tribulations, milestones and

4 key aspects of an efficient Translation Management System

25th March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Having attended a significant number of industry events, I often hear the question: “What should I expect from a next-gen Translation Management System?”. This in my opinion is

Don’t let negative reviews break you

24th March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Whether you’re a small or large company, you live or die by your reputation. Most of reputation management is focused on pushing down negative search

Chinese Whispers

24th March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Anglicity’s previous blog was inspired by Rob and Nick Carter’s art collection after Warhol. In many ways, the comparison of translation with the Chinese Whispers

What’s the difference between Translation Agency, Localization Services and LSP?

23rd March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

All of us have heard or read terms like translation agency, translation company, localization agency and language service provider (LSP). Many people new to translation

You really want to understand how you use your time. Here’s why.

22nd March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

It’s as if there’s not enough time in the world… but understanding how you use yours will help you to get more done. This post

How to not suck at email

22nd March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

There are two types of people in this world: good emailers and bad emailers. Signs and symptoms of bad emailing include, but are not limited

10 Actions That Highlight You as a Leader

22nd March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

It’s time to take a hard look in the mirror to see how many of these already show in your persona, and which need a

5 Hacks to Turn Outlook into a Project Management Tool

22nd March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Is the constant flow of emails, backwards and forwards, slowly strangling your project’s momentum? If you’re struggling with email overload and can’t find the right

Review of Tradumanager (project management software for translators)

17th March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Tradumanager is a project management software for translation service providers. It is available in two versions: for translators and for translation agencies. It is a

6 Secrets to Being More Productive Each Day

12th March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Here are a few tricks on how to get the most out of every workday.

Lesson 94: 9 Negotiation mistakes every translator has been guilty of at least once

12th March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

This month, I discuss how to prepare for negotiations and how to carry them out, but let’s start with an overview of the most common

Comment gérer un projet de traduction

12th March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Je me pose de nombreuses questions sur le métier de traducteur indépendant, et parmi elles, la suivante : comment gère-t-on un projet de traduction de

To ask or not to ask – that is the question

25th February 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

It’s a familiar story: you’ve come to the end of a lengthy translation and there are a couple of points you’re not quite sure about.

Project Managers and Translators share many skills

24th February 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

When I come to the end of my Translation Project Management courses, I usually explain to the students the main skills I expect from translation

Book – How to manage your translation projects

24th February 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Translation project management is a topic of interest for both project managers and freelance translators alike. What information is used to prepare an accurate quote?