“What we are missing is a solid strategy.” “Let’s bring on board a consultant to provide a viable business strategy.” “I would come up with much better strategy than the current product management.” “You need to think more strategically.” Do… Read More ›
Productivity
Company Culture And The Role Of A Facility Manager
Have you ever thought on how is the company culture being impacted by the facilities you sit in? And when you go about to build a new office what are the things you consider when designing the space? Would you… Read More ›
How Lack Of Resources Forces Innovation
How do you build a great product? How do you ensure that your users love what you build and are willing to spend money on it and even act as your virtual sales force and spread the word? How do… Read More ›
7 Reasons To Pick Up The Phone
We live in a world of electronic communication. We send out hundreds of emails or instant messages a month. But is texting someone “You are fired” really the best way how to handle a particular situation? Maybe the “old school”… Read More ›
Communication Shouldn’t Be Efficient
We live in a modern fast moving world. We are trying to manage more and more. We are trying to be as efficient as possible. Efficiency and effectiveness has become a mantra to live by in the business world. You… Read More ›
Where To Outsource? This Is What You Should Consider
We live in a global and connected world. When you work for any sizeable company you will at some point consider expanding out of your country. The reasons might be numerous from expanding your sales force to new markets, thought… Read More ›
Delete Your Calendar At Least Twice A Year
If you are a knowledge worker, chances are you rely on your email and calendar as the silent assistants who direct your life. My Outlook calendar tells me when to go to a meeting and who to meet, when to… Read More ›
Getting Stuff Done: The Right Tactics
Last week in Getting Stuff Done: The Right Priorities I talked about the importance to get the right stuff done regardless of your short-term personal gains. Today I will talk about the technical aspects of “how” to get stuff done as… Read More ›
Getting Stuff Done: The Right Priorities
There are many things that constantly fight for your attention. In the corporate world you have to juggle changing priorities to get the right things done. But how do you know you are working on the right stuff? How do… Read More ›
Effort And Attitude Beats Talent And Knowledge
I recently read David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell and as always when reading his books it made me think about how the ideas he describes reflect the reality of my own experiences. And as always it is a mixed… Read More ›