Archive for the ‘Resource management’ Category

Gmail Priority: A Sad Tragedy

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

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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Exposure to Social Media

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Today’s post on The Methodology Blog is from Kristin Page, project manager for Golden Technologies. As a social media and internet marketing specialist, she advocates the importance for maintaining rules and regulations in regards to social media use in the workplace. Yet, for companies looking for exposure, her advice is simple: encourage employees to use it.

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The Etiquette of Networking

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

There’s no doubt: networking is hard work. And despite the incredible amount of diligence it takes to be successful at it, there is also a certain amount of finesse and etiquette that can either make or break your efforts. So, what’s the secret to good networking?

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A Clean Handshake

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

I wouldn’t characterize myself as a germaphobe; however, I’d say that my tolerance for public restrooms is quite low. To me, there is nothing worse than being subjected to unkempt toilets, grungy floors, slimy sinks and bacteria-caked doorknobs; particularly since I’m forced to touch them. So why, with the increased appearances of automatic bathroom appliances, is my mind still not at ease? Read on »

The Call Volume Paradox

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Joe is a sales professional with a problem. His management is unhappy despite the fact that Joe is fantastically successful at closing great deals.

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The Power of Zoning

Monday, July 19th, 2010

At our last event in the 2010 Productivity Series, we talked about Workplace Artifacts. A powerful component of effective forms, files and workspaces is the use of zoning.

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Disregarding Decision

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Jacob Miller prides himself on his decisiveness. No matter what options, alternatives or dilemmas forthcoming, he makes a choice and sticks to it. That is of course, until he chose to construct a home.

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Soliciting Help

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

When projects at work become overwhelming, its not uncommon to seek assistance from employees. But what happens when their workload is just as hefty?

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Quick Trick: Tradeoffs

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Slaughter Development’s founder recently contributed as a guest to The Marketing Tech Blog. His topic: the quick-and-dirty trick for describing any project.

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Visualizing Possibility

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

There are moments when work starts to feel overwhelming. Artist John Bramblitt faces this reality everyday. And though he may not see these challenges personally, overcoming his obstacles brings more than just reassurance: it creates success far beyond what the eyes can see.

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