Archive for April, 2010

A Symphony of Strengths

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Indianapolis-based Ignite HR Consulting is hosting an evening of training, networking and music. The education program focuses on an emerging movement in corporate training called Strengths.

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Hailing An Airplane

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

A warning to airline travelers: regardless of tickets, checked luggage and your presence at the gate, there is no guarantee your plane won’t leave without you. For Luke Mueller, a Los Angeles teacher and musician, one quick bathroom stop cost him more than a wasted $700 flight—it resulted in eight hours of grueling travel.

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A Juror’s Burden

Monday, April 26th, 2010

In the United States’ judicial system, you are considered innocent until proven guilty. And though hefty laws exist to protect this right, is it possible that bad processes and desperate measures get in the way of a fair trial?

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Embracing The Fun Of Technology

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Technology is not a rare concept to come by in today’s society. Yet, while many embrace advances and strive to become experts, others may find it daunting and difficult to understand. Robby Slaughter, a principal with Slaughter Development, recently discussed this topic on the Marketing Tech Blog.

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You Owe Four Cents

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Now that tax day has come and gone, millions of Americans hope they have completed their taxes correctly. One man in California, however, suffered the penalty of underpayment.

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Crabgrass Strikes Again!

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

As all Hoosiers have seen, our long-awaited anticipation for spring has finally come to an end! The glorious recipe of warm weather and blooming flowers is magic to those of us fare-weather winter fans. The only thing left to combat—besides the clouds of pollen—is: crabgrass.

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IBJ: Killing the Operations Manual

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Still scratching your head trying to figure out which desk drawer you’ve stashed your company’s operations manual? Recently, the Indianapolis Business Journal published an article, written by Slaughter Development’s very own founder, which discusses ways to improve the manual to the point of actually utilizing it rather than forgetting about it.

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Helpful Assistance or Disruptive Gesture?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Is there ever a time when being helpful is counterproductive or even taxing? According to one source, even the simplest of actions can hinder workflow.

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Asking for Help and Productivity

Monday, April 12th, 2010

We all know that achievement comes through collaboration, not isolation. However, it’s not always clear when we should ask for help.

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Praise = Improvement

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Previously discussed on The Methodology Blog, Applebee’s newest digital technology for faster service has been integrated into several of its restaurants. Though the chain hopes the technology proves beneficial, a recent dining experience of my own has reaffirmed the value in good, “old fashioned” service and the simple act of praise.

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