Productivity

Productivity Depends on a Good Safety System

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:48:47 -0700

Implementing a performance based safety program requires that you implement a universal set of principles and activities that sustain safe conditions in the work area. The starting point is an uncluttered, well-organized, and understandable workplace. However, it doesn't stop there.

Strategic Thinking For Operations And Projects - Part I

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:48:39 -0700

The STOP program was designed to help you build a strong business case for change. This program will guide you through a proven framework for developing strategy. The STOP Cycle consists of the following steps:

1. Situation analysis

2. Objective(s)

3. Strategy(ies)

4. Action planning

5. Action taking

6. Gauging Impact

Strategic Thinking For Operations And Projects - Part II

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:48:31 -0700

Objectives

Excuse Me, Are You Paying Attention?

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:48:17 -0700

Okay, I admit it: the weekly staff meeting is tedious, so the temptation to make your "to do" list for the upcoming weekend is understandably strong. And after all, everyone else in the room is gazing out the window, doodling, or making similar lists, right?

Time Management -

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:48:08 -0700

Being half a century in age, I have given the subject of time management a lot of thought. I am endlessly fascinated, entertained, and humbled by the concept of time.

Honour Talent That Makes Your Business Productive

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:48:03 -0700

We hear the word "talent" tossed about quite a bit these days. We know there is, and will continue to be, a shortage of it. We also know that finding and engaging the right talent will be the key to surviving in the service-driven new economy.

Getting Things Done - How To Conquer Procrastination

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:47:50 -0700

We all do it; we push the things we enjoy least to the bottom of our to-do list. Day after day that list builds and builds. No matter how much you love your business, there are always the mundane duties that you just can't stand to do. Putting off these jobs allows them to multiply until the tasks seem insurmountable, creating stress and anxiety.

Unexpected Life Challenges? Productive Virtual Operation Of Your Business

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:47:36 -0700

Have you thought about what you would do if you had unexpected life challenges that pulled you away from your office? Thinking about this ahead of time and developing a contingency plan can prevent the panic of needing to take quick action to relocate.

Possible problems:

Boost Productivity With Office Furniture

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:46:03 -0700

The general impression among people is that the calibre and the skills of the people working in an office affect its growth and productivity. They do play the most important role, undoubtedly, but believe it or not, office furniture too plays an extremely major role in boosting the productivity of an organisation.

Help Your Employees

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:45:43 -0700

Because of thunder storms in Atlanta, the flight from Dallas to Atlanta had been delayed twice. On the third attempt, we were boarding and I felt hopeful of actually getting off the ground.