The latest news from Google is an upgrade to their popular email service, Gmail. Now, instead of just one Inbox, users get to have two. This is a terrible idea.
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The Methodology Blog
2
Sep
1
Sep
The Ultimate Traffic Dilemma
No one likes rush hour traffic, especially when it stretches farther than the eyes can see. For the poor commuters in Beijing, the gridlock is not only record breaking in distance, but has been persisting for ten days straight.
30
Aug
The Unexpected Inspiration
Having never attended Blog Indiana before, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But as I reflect back on what I learned, I’d say this conference was more than just eye-opening. It proved to be a source of unexpected inspiration.
28
Aug
Agonizing Presentation
My slides from Blog Indiana 2010 are now available online. The presentation was called Producing Content Without Agony and if you must know: yes, I beat my record.
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26
Aug
Blog Indiana 2010
For those of us afraid of making mistakes, avoiding the unknown and side stepping risk can certainly seem appealing. Yet, overcoming the fear of failure and taking chances can prove extremely beneficial. For Slaughter Development’s founder, achieving productivity comes from tackling challenges head on—even if it means writing a blog post in under five minutes. Read on »
FAILURE: The Secret to Success
A new book by Slaughter Development’s founder on
the power of improving workflow and satisfaction by embracing failure.
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Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, September 8 – How To Use LinkedIn To Sell Property (Really!) and Radical Productivity Tactics for Real Estate Pros – Part of the Bar Camp Indiana. Downtown Marriot, Indianapolis, IN. Register now
- Wednesday, October 6 at 2:00PM – “The Battle for Your Inbox: Managing Email Productively” (repeat) – Part of the 2010 Productivity Series. 2450 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN. Register now
- Wednesday, October 13 from 8:00AM-4:30PM – “How to Increase Employee Output Without Increasing Stress” – Afternoon Keynote at the East Central Indiana Human Resource Association. Horizon Convention Center, Muncie, IN. Registration coming soon
Productivity Short Talks
Re-engage at your weekly staff meetings with a Productivity Short Talk from the team at Slaughter Development. These fifteen minute sessions are available for Indianapolis-based companies and organizations at no-cost on any one of the following topics:
- A New Perspective on Email
- Making Communication Productive
- Business Process Modeling
- Improving Meetings
- Power Modeling: Self Training
- Productivity and Social Media
- Networking Efficiently
- The Power of “No”
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What is Methodology Engineering?
Slaughter Development practices methodology engineering—the “systematic analysis and redesign of organizational procedures, policies and business actions through technical solutions implemented by stakeholders.” We help make businesses more effective, more efficient and more enjoyable places to work. Methodology engineering reduces costs and risks, leading to increased revenue and greater employee, customer and owner satisfaction. The team at Slaughter Development helps stakeholders to transform business processes through technical expertise and custom solutions.
Packages
Slaughter Development offers several packages of Methodology Engineering services to meet the needs of almost any organization. Consider our Workplace Diagnostics program, starting as low as $999, or bring our team in for comprehensive Business Process Modeling. Roll out new workplace methodologies with our complete System Implementation program. Need a different approach to training, tool selection, or job design? Our Service Integration plan facilitates harmony between your existing IT systems, workplace procedures and busy employees.