I first heard the term methodology engineering by Robby Slaughter during my interview for Slaughter Development back in 2007. I hadn’t the slightest clue what it meant, but was intrigued to learn more. Now, nearly five years later as I write my final blog post for The Methodology Blog, I look back and smile. Sure, I set out to learn more, but I ended up changing my entire perspective.
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Here’s pretty amazing secret: people who work from home do all kinds of terribly non-productive things. But the net result of this is even more surprising: despite wasting all this time, they actually get more done.
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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If you want to improve employee productivity, you might think that a little competition is healthy. But a recent article explains how forced ranking not only impacted employee productivity but ruined employee morale.
Sending an employee overseas can be a great opportunity for both the employer and employee. Employers benefit from expanding its business operation to another country while the employee has the unique opportunity to explore a different country both personally and professionally. However, to make the process of relocation as well as to achieve success, the right preparation and planning is required.
Getting commitments in writing is like magic. When they are said aloud, they don’t mean much. But once they appear as words, they are practically guaranteed to happen.
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Everyone is pressed for time. But new research shows that spending your time to help others may be one of the best ways to increase productivity.
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In a new viral video of from American Eagle Outfitters, hundreds of staffers appear to be having a ton of fun at the office. But what does this clip say about workplace culture and employee productivity?
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If you’re new to business process improvement, you might think scorecards are only used when playing mini golf. But today’s guest post highlights how you can increase employee productivity through a relatively simple mechanism.
Productivity training, skills training and other employee training programs are critically important. But one expert lists what trainers should stop doing right away.
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