GEB Final Exam
Compartmentalized Language - ANS-Language (jargon) specific to a particular
discipline or department that limits an employees way of thinking
Corporate Culture - ANS-A unifying concept that guides employees toward the singular
mission of the company
Professional Burnout - ANS-Feeling of work fatigue and boredom from spending an
extended period of time doing one particular job
5 Ways To Avoid Professional Burnout - ANS-1. Communicate with your boss about
expectations and responsibilities
2. Communicate with people outside of your discipline
Tangential Learning - ANS-Learning about other disciplines and jobs related to your own
Active Relationship Building - ANS-Building relationships with people in other
departments through e-mails, conversations, lunches and daily interactions
Storytelling in Business - ANS--Not just marketing
-Useful in interviews to adapt your story to the needs and desires of the interviewing
4 Characteristics of a compelling story - ANS-1. Compelling characters
2. A problem to solve
3. A beginning a middle and an end
4. Strong description and dialogue
Compelling Characters - ANS-Characters that are dynamic and undergo some sort of
change and overcome adversity
A problem to solve - ANS-Shows adversity and how the main characters overcome it,
and give specific answers
A beginning a middle and an end - ANS--The most elementary rule
-Most stories are ruined by falling apart at the end
-Without basic structure, the story won't convey the meaning to the listeners
Compartmentalized Language - ANS-Language (jargon) specific to a particular
discipline or department that limits an employees way of thinking
Corporate Culture - ANS-A unifying concept that guides employees toward the singular
mission of the company
Professional Burnout - ANS-Feeling of work fatigue and boredom from spending an
extended period of time doing one particular job
5 Ways To Avoid Professional Burnout - ANS-1. Communicate with your boss about
expectations and responsibilities
2. Communicate with people outside of your discipline
Tangential Learning - ANS-Learning about other disciplines and jobs related to your own
Active Relationship Building - ANS-Building relationships with people in other
departments through e-mails, conversations, lunches and daily interactions
Storytelling in Business - ANS--Not just marketing
-Useful in interviews to adapt your story to the needs and desires of the interviewing
4 Characteristics of a compelling story - ANS-1. Compelling characters
2. A problem to solve
3. A beginning a middle and an end
4. Strong description and dialogue
Compelling Characters - ANS-Characters that are dynamic and undergo some sort of
change and overcome adversity
A problem to solve - ANS-Shows adversity and how the main characters overcome it,
and give specific answers
A beginning a middle and an end - ANS--The most elementary rule
-Most stories are ruined by falling apart at the end
-Without basic structure, the story won't convey the meaning to the listeners
