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.
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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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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I learned a ton at Blog Indiana 2011. Instead of reviewing individual sessions and transcribing gems from speakers, I brought back a single theme from the entire event: To succeed online, think and measure like a content consumer.
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After working on countless projects, it’s easy to spot patterns that have the potential to create challenges. One of my favorite has to do with our nearly incurable desire to be nosy. We like to hover in the kitchen, sample the ingredients, peek in the oven and taste before serving. Ask any cook: this is not helpful.
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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.
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.
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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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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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.