The Methodology Blog

Productivity and the Unemployment Rate

Employee productivity and overall unemployment are certainly related. But a new post highlights some of the finer points of this connection.
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[VIDEO] Process Improvement on the Stairs

Process improvement opportunities are everywhere. Even in the steps in the New York City subway.
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Employee Surveys Can Benefit Business

It’s a well-known fact that staff satisfaction is at the core of any successful business.
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Rethinking Continuous Improvement

Practically every company has heard of continuous improvement techniques, from Lean to Six Sigma to 5S. But a new post from the Harvard Business Review reminds everyone that no improvement program prevents us from needing to think clearly.
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Employee Productivity Through Natural Light

It’s an age old conundrum. How can bosses invigorate a flagging workforce without disrupting the whole office?
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FAILURE: The Secret to Success
A new book by Slaughter Development’s founder on the power of improving workflow and satisfaction by embracing failure. Book website » | Sample text »

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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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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.

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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.

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