Melissa McIvor
Chief Editor, GLOBIS
Ms. McIvor has over fifteen years of experience as an editor, translator, and language consultant at some of the top global companies in Japan, including Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Shiseido, and Warner Bros. Japan. She has also provided English consultation services to leading university professors, award-winning scientists, and world-renowned performers. In 2019, she was a presenter at the Japan Writers Conference.
She joined GLOBIS Corporation in 2018 and served for four years as Editor-in-Chief of GLOBIS Insights. In 2023, she began working as Chief Editor in the Faculty Department at GLOBIS University.
She holds a BA in international relations from the University of West Florida, as well as a copyediting certificate from the University of California San Diego.
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion · Mar 27, 2023
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion · Mar 06, 2023
Success Habits and Career Advice for Women in Business
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Critical Thinking · Feb 27, 2023
The Best Critical Thinking Questions in Business
Asking questions is an indispensable skill for professionals in any field. Here are the best critical thinking questions to boost your logic and persuasiveness.
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Communication · Jan 30, 2023
5 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills
Active listening skills are among the best soft skills you can have in your career (and life). But active listening doesn't come naturally. Here's how to build your skillset.
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Communication · Jan 11, 2023
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What Is the Pomodoro Technique?
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Starting a Business · Dec 12, 2022
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