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.
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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Everyone wants to increase productivity, from students to employees to managers. A new infographic includes some data and suggestions for how to increase productivity at work and school
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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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Improving productivity is a typical objective at work. But one blogger published a tongue-in-cheek piece about ensuring that your personal productivity tanks.
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Employee productivity and employee satisfaction are linked, according to researchers. For the typical employee, productivity is more about attitude than aptitude or training.
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