Workplace Productivity articles
New Year Change-ups
Instead of a New Year’s resolution list, create a list of ways that you’ll “do things differently this year.” In other words, break your routine, try doing things differently, and start some new workp ... more
Agriculture, Technology and Bio-Tech for Idaho
At a recent Legislative Forum, technology was touted as viable business for Idaho’s economy. Which of course we’ve seen over the last two decades with the growth and spin-offs of technology companies ... more
Celebrating Business Resources
The Idaho Small Business Development Center has just celebrated its 20th anniversary of providing services and consulting. As a part of the celebration event, six businesses from around the state were ... more
Define the Non-negotiable
Business people, films, friends and sometimes even family members will suggest that “everything is negotiable.” This phrase suggests that no matter how strongly you feel about something, you might be ... more
What Cultures are at Work in Your Workplace?
Culture at work is expressed by the way people interact with each other and with customers. What is valued and what is daily done in the workplace and in the community by a company are also parts of w ... more
Meeting Minutes as Living Documents
Meetings without minutes are like shooting a movie that never gets edited and shown to viewers. Here’s what I mean. Meetings are held to get work done, to make decisions, and to agree on assignments t ... more
Agreeing to Disagree still Works
“Let’s agree to disagree” is sometimes heard when people find themselves disagreeing with others with whom they really want to maintain a friendship or maintain their working relationships. When the p ... more
Learning Communities Work at Work
Learning never stops when workplaces foster ongoing learning opportunities. The benefits for individuals are that they learn new information and skills and can be more creative and more productive in ... more
Ask for Ideas – The Ideas are Free
Have you ever considered the money you may be walking past every day? Here’s what I mean: Whenever a good idea goes unheard, your organization is potentially leaving money on the table because you’re ... more
Information Overload Paralyzes Work
Tilling the Fields of Technology
Education, Employment, Economy
Work Environments Matter – Part 2
Ask the Hard Questions, Offer Real Feedback
Marketing Matters or Safety Concerns
Life Lessons from the County Fair
Manage Performance, or You Won’t Get Any
Giving Thanks and Praise at Work
Winter Driving Has Lessons for Work
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