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Overcoming Inertia
Inertia is a basic physical principle based on the fact that things tend to preserve their present state – whether that is resting or moving. Many of us face inertia from time to time. There is that important project that we never seem to get around to starting. Or the exercise program we just can’t [...]
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The Proactive Manager
Are you a Proactive Manager? Easier said than done … Being ‘proactive’ all the time is a tough gig. Managers get pulled at from so many different directions. On the one hand, you’re a doer and on the other hand, you’re a facilitator. It is arguably one of the toughest jobs out there. Sink or swim… Often, people [...]
The Bottleneck Effect
Have you ever stopped to think about whether you are a bottleneck? Bottlenecks (or constraints) can be huge barriers to productivity. Manufacturing companies that eliminate their bottlenecks can improve their profitability. We can do the same in the office environment. Read on to learn more about reducing the chance of being a bottleneck to others. [...]
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It’s All About the Systems
Years ago when I was a management consultant and struggling to stay on top of an overwhelming workload, a wise woman said to me: “Ann, it’s all about the systems”. That comment has stuck with me. And now, after years of practice and fine-tuning, I hear myself telling my clients: “It’s all about the systems”. [...]
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