Archive for March, 2010

The Nagging Call

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Like any consumer willing to accommodate certain processes in order to better service my needs, I’ve agreed in previous months to partake in phone surveys that assist in music selection for radio stations. About every two months, I receive a phone call asking for my participation. And, up until this month, I always agree. However, this past week brought an entirely different scenario.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Our local minor league baseball team has an exciting opportunity for a bright, hardworking individual. The internship offers an entry into the world of sports PR and the explicit promise of 100 hours per week.

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Speed Blogging

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Robby Slaughter, principal and founder of Slaughter Development, was recently asked by Roundpeg to write a guest post about efficient blogging. His advice: let go.

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Meeting By Sofa Boat

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Some find conducting business at a coffee shop a nice way to create a casual environment for a meeting. But if you’re looking for a more interesting twist on scenery, you could consider sailing the open seas on the newly introduced “sofa boat”.

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Wrongful Foreclosure

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

The Methodology Blog has previously discussed process errors that drastically impact unsuspecting people. Likewise, today’s topic on accidental housing foreclosures highlights the aftermath which follows unstable systems.

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Conventions of Dress Codes

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Having a dress code in the office is quite common. Yet, some say that nowadays they’re not followed as strictly as in past decades. The question is, which is worse: wrong attire or pigeonholing? Read on »

Stakeholders vs. Shareholders

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Pop quiz: What’s the difference between a stakeholder and a shareholder? Here’s a hint: it’s at the root of some recent problems affecting Indiana communities.

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Snapshot on Perspective

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Recently, USA Today’s website captured a very intriguing photograph of a young boy in midair. The question is, what’s you’re perspective on the image?

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The Myth of Management Buy-In

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Almost every change management professional talks about “management buy-in.” But actually, the most interesting and powerful business process improvements occur without the involvement of leadership.

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Slaughter Development in the WSJ

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Our founder, Robby Slaughter, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal about productivity and social media. The message: social media is powerful stuff, especially for small business.

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