Archive for the ‘Pop Culture’ Category

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 Worst Possible Decision

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Sometimes, it’s hard to evaluate which choice is the best for your business. But it’s clear that one is always the worst: dismissing an employee.

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Rotary Phone Nostalgia

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

If you frequently type numbers into a computer, a 10-key is an essential productivity tool. But one hobbyist decided to build a less efficient system out of an old rotary telephone.
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Ambition, Motivation and Productivity

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

A feature in Time Magazine poses a powerful, and perhaps dangerous theory about ambition. The article implies that perhaps some people are just more likely to succeed.
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Job Satisfaction Plummets

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Here’s a double whammy for the working professional. You hate your job and want to quit, but the economy is bad so you’re afraid to leave.

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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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Victim One Day, Winner The Next

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

While Todd Jamison exercised in the gym, his parked car was getting a work out too. The only difference: Todd chose to lift weights. His car had no choice.

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Productivity and Disability

Friday, February 12th, 2010

If there’s no one in your personal life who experiences a form of disability, you may not be aware of the incredible array of resources available to help people work more effectively. But “assistive technology” can help almost anyone, not just the disabled.

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Doing More with Less

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Joblessness is still high, labor costs are down, and unemployment claims are up. When times are tough, businesses must do more with less.

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Increase Productivity: Do Nothing

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Over at the website Blogussion, a writer named “Alex” suggests we can increase productivity by doing nothing. How can working less result in more?
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