Archive for the ‘Organization’ Category

Get To Know Your Keyboard

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

When it comes to productivity, we often turn to computers for quick results. Yet, ironically, the functions that are designed to increase usability are often times neglected. Robby Slaughter, founder of Slaughter Development, discusses the power of ALT + TAB keys in a guest post on The Marketing Tech blog.

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The Nagging Call

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Like any consumer willing to accommodate certain processes in order to better service my needs, I’ve agreed in previous months to partake in phone surveys that assist in music selection for radio stations. About every two months, I receive a phone call asking for my participation. And, up until this month, I always agree. However, this past week brought an entirely different scenario.

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Wrongful Foreclosure

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

The Methodology Blog has previously discussed process errors that drastically impact unsuspecting people. Likewise, today’s topic on accidental housing foreclosures highlights the aftermath which follows unstable systems.

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Stakeholders vs. Shareholders

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Pop quiz: What’s the difference between a stakeholder and a shareholder? Here’s a hint: it’s at the root of some recent problems affecting Indiana communities.

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The Myth of Management Buy-In

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Almost every change management professional talks about “management buy-in.” But actually, the most interesting and powerful business process improvements occur without the involvement of leadership.

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The Paperless Dream

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Most offices are driven by paper. One document management expert, however, wants to know what it will take to get paper out of the workplace entirely.
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Dilbert On Playing Dumb

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Dilbert strikes again! A recent episode of the popular comic strip once again resonates with Slaughter Development.

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Don’t Belittle Your Staff

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Today’s post for The Methodology Blog comes from Nick Carter, owner of AddressTwo. He points out that there’s an easy way to destroy productivity: destroy morale.

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Disorganized Office, Discredited Report

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

As well all know, the trends of “going green”, resource preservation and climate control have taken our society by storm. Yet, amidst the hype, a leader in the movement is currently under a magnifying glass for his disorganization.

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Snow Day Policy

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Winter weather is closing thousands of schools and businesses across the United States this week. This has inspired a local HR firm to ask a rather curious question.

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