Archive for the ‘Organization’ Category

Planning Goals In 2012

Monday, November 7th, 2011

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.

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Self Checkout: Smart or Not?

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Self-checkout kiosks are popping up just about everywhere: airports, movie theaters, subway and bus stations, photo labs and even supermarkets. And while the technology has improved productivity and efficiency in some of these venues, it has lagged in at least one.

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A Complete Waste of Sponsorship

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

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.

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Pulling An All Nighter

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Now that another round of the 24 Hour Web Project is over, it’s time to comment on whether this is generally a good business process and a healthy business practice. Our answer in two words: Yes, sometimes.
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This is Important: Debunking Multitasking

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Everybody jokes about “multitasking” and how many “hats they have to wear at once.” But we should be clear: multitasking is a myth and this myth is a serious problem.

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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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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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Change: An Organization-Wide Effort

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Transforming an organization to be more productive shouldn’t just be a top-down effort. A blogger explains why increasing efficiency should include everyone.
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Devoting Time to Online Marketing

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Recently, Slaughter Development’s founder set out to reveal his secret to great online marketing. His tool for the demonstration? Writing a meaningful blog post in eight minutes.

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