Archive for the ‘Workflow’ Category

The Salesman Versus the System

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

I have a friend who works for a major consumer brand. I can’t name the company, but it’s certainly one you know. He’s a great salesman and I’m happy to come buy products I want from him in his store. Unfortunately, this makes for a terrible customer experience.
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Misrepresented Grant

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Today’s post on The Methodology Blog is from Ben Risinger, a freelance public relations professional in the Indianapolis area with over 10 years of experience. His stops include Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe, Bluffton University, ALL STAR Vacation Homes and the American Cancer Society to name a few.

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Unload the Backpack Weight

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

The American Occupational Therapy Association recently suggested that backpacks weigh no more than 10% of a student’s body weight. With news such as this, manufacturers have begun tackling the challenge of creating ergonomic designs that are not just spacious but fashionable as well.

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A Lesson from Six Months of Email

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Every six months, I archive my Sent Items folder. This may sound geeky, but it’s one of the most productive and satisfying activities I do all year.
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The Productivity Loop

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Today’s post on The Methodology Blog is from Chris Arnold. He is the owner of Arnold Business Advisors, LLC which is a coaching and consulting business primarily focused in the areas of strategy implementation, leadership development, team alignments, and executive coaching.
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Profit Improvement Event

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Simons Bitzer & Associates is hosting an interactive workshop on profit improvement planning where the overall message is clear. Even small changes in key variables can have a profound impact on your bottom line.

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Six Office Sins

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

A stressful work environment does more than frazzle a person’s nerves. It can destroy productivity, deflate morale and keep creativity at bay. So, what can we do to make the workplace less chaotic?

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Small Biz Spotlight

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

This summer, Slaughter Development received the privilege of being a part of the top headlines in the Develop Indy Newsletter.

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Linking Indiana Networking Event

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

If you are utilizing Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to enhance your business and are looking for ways to become more productive in the technology, there’s an upcoming event that will surely be of benefit to you.

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Tips For Improving Email Etiquette

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Here at The Methodology Blog, we like to talk about email. And though the subject matter is easy to discuss since it’s a main source of communication in business, we focus our attention on it more often than not because it can seriously effect workflow and productivity in the office.

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