Business processes are supposed to be fairly smooth, especially when they happen all the time. But in this case, an everyday situation had a completely broken business process which upset a family and wasted considerable time and resources.
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In November, elections were running high. Candidates were campaigning, citizens were voting and positions were being filled. For one political hopeful however, the election was a bittersweet success.
How many times have you heard that? Someone asks you to do something, and it is urgent. You consider your calendar, the day’s pressures, expectations, commitments, and whether you can drop what you’re doing to respond. At that moment, you’re weighing the various components of response.
Personal productivity goes down the tubes when we procrastinate. How do we stay productive and keep on-task when distractions seem so enticing?
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Today many of us will spend the final hours of the year wrapping-up the business process improvement projects and tasks we set forth in 2011. The question is, come Monday, what is your plan?
Banks aren’t known for making exceptions. If the employees of a branch had acted reasonably however, they might have kept the business of a notable Indianapolis resident.
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Previously on The Methodology Blog, we discussed why workplace rewards are typically not a good idea. Today, we’d like to address how to find happiness in your job.
As crazy as it might seem, 2012 is right around the corner. And if you’re thinking man 2011 really flew by, we couldn’t agree more! The fact is, we can’t stop time from ticking away. So, as we wrap up accomplishing the goals we set forth in 2011, it’s time we begin thinking about what we hope to satisfy in the new year.
Comfort food comes in all shapes, sizes and flavors. But, as any elementary-aged child would agree, nothing tops a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. Unless of course you’re someone that not only wants comfort but convenience as well. If you fit in that category, it gets even better. Read on »
A few months ago we attended a major industry conference with a huge corporate sponsorship. As far as we could tell, however, that effort was nearly a complete waste of cash.