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Monday, October 10th, 2011
Here’s a question for the day: How can you tell when a company’s product has swept the nation? Answer: the moment it becomes the the running joke on television.
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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.
Why Increased Productivity is Unpopular
Friday, September 30th, 2011
People often think that the productivity consulting business should be in high demand. But there’s a terrible secret: increased productivity requires change, and people hate change.
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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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The Postcard Paradox
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Besides the occasional coupon booklet or greeting card, the majority of post that arrives in my mailbox each day can be categorized as either pointless junk or boring bills. Yet, every once in awhile a piece catches my eye.
Invention For Innovation’s Sake
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
ACCO Brands Corp., one of the leading companies in office supplies, recently created a new product that seems to trump traditional paper clips when it comes to keeping documents organized. The question however, is whether or not the invention is money well spent.
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?
The Next Educational Frontier
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
According to Slaughter Development’s founder, when it comes to business, we all could benefit from continued training. And thanks to the online technology of today, we are seeing just how effective workforce development and continuing education has become for those who partake in social learning.
At Software Startup, Hours Are [Expletive]
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Productive, efficient, highly-effective people are often very direct in stating their point of view. One software developer in particular doesn’t hesitate to use a dirty word in his argument about measuring hours at work.
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Want To Get Noticed?
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Today’s post on The Methodology Blog is by Pam Ruster, a licensed clinical social worker and Owner/President of Supportive Systems, LLC, which provides EAP and Corporate Development services to corporations throughout Indiana. Pam has extensive experience as a consultant and trainer, presenting numerous workshops and seminars.