Analysis paralysis is rarely an information problem. People stuck on a decision usually have plenty of information — frequently more than they need. What they don't have is a rule for when to stop looking. The idea that fixes this Herbert Simon, who won the...
By four in the afternoon, decisions you'd have made carefully at nine get made carelessly, or not at all. Most people who run something recognise this immediately. The usual explanation for it is wrong, or at least much shakier than it's presented. Which matters,...
"Trust your gut" and "don't make emotional decisions" are both standard advice, and they contradict each other. Neither tells you which situation you're in. There's a good answer to that, and it comes from an unusual source. Two researchers who expected to disagree...
Working from home is fantastic until your cat spits on your computer and your child make the work even worse by constantly disturbing you. And across the street, your neighbor begins turning on different noisy equipment and power tools as you can only assume that he...
What things should a good leader consider if she wants to be as close to excellent as one can possibly get in the eyes of the employees?
In today’s workplace, it is essential to always be productive. Nowadays we live in a fast-paced world and everyone wants everything now. That means that there will be high expectations of immediate response within your business from your clients. That is just one reason why you need to make sure that you and your employees are always as productive as possible.
Winter takes a toll on everyone’s mood and motivation, which can be especially difficult while running a business. You’d be surprised to discover that winter can be one of the most productive times of the year if you know where and how to focus your energy.
Time studies fall into the category of scientific management and their underlying purpose is to establish standard times for completing a given task. The basic goal of the time study remains the same – to establish some baseline from which to measure productivity and then to improve it.
Unfortunately, it’s usually not possible to work without at least some stress getting you down. However, it doesn’t have to knock you out. Here are 3 tips that will help you reduce stress, relax and work more efficiently.
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By four in the afternoon, decisions you'd have made carefully at nine get made carelessly, or not at all. Most people who run something recognise this immediately. The usual explanation for it is wrong, or at least much shakier than it's presented. Which matters,...
"Trust your gut" and "don't make emotional decisions" are both standard advice, and they contradict each other. Neither tells you which situation you're in. There's a good answer to that, and it comes from an unusual source. Two researchers who expected to disagree...
Working from home is fantastic until your cat spits on your computer and your child make the work even worse by constantly disturbing you. And across the street, your neighbor begins turning on different noisy equipment and power tools as you can only assume that he...
What things should a good leader consider if she wants to be as close to excellent as one can possibly get in the eyes of the employees?
In today’s workplace, it is essential to always be productive. Nowadays we live in a fast-paced world and everyone wants everything now. That means that there will be high expectations of immediate response within your business from your clients. That is just one reason why you need to make sure that you and your employees are always as productive as possible.
Winter takes a toll on everyone’s mood and motivation, which can be especially difficult while running a business. You’d be surprised to discover that winter can be one of the most productive times of the year if you know where and how to focus your energy.
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