Category: Ideas

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12 February

Productivity measures the amount of value created for each hour that is worked in a society. You probably know that the amount of work you can get done in one day is your rate of productivity. Productivity in economics is pretty much the same as productivity at your desk. But for companies or even countries, measuring […]

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10 February

Pope Francis: People — not machines — are the value of work By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Aug 29, 2023 / 11:05 am Pope Francis told a group of entrepreneurs this week that work’s greatest value comes from human beings, not from machines. He also said businessmen and businesswomen can contribute to the common good through […]

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08 February

Ever feel like you’re stuck solving the same problem over and over, wondering if you’ve missed something obvious? You’re not alone. Many teams waste time fighting symptoms instead of addressing the root cause. That’s where the Fishbone Diagram comes in. Also known as the Ishikawa Diagram or Cause-and-Effect Diagram, this tool is a favorite in […]

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07 February

About Podomoro Technique Do you feel overwhelmed by work, tend to procrastinate, struggle with concentration or have problems meeting demanding deadlines? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need the Pomodoro Technique! The Pomodoro® Technique is an easy and fun way to get the most out of time management. Turn time into […]

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07 February

By Drew Moffitt • February 15, 2024 Are you constantly racing against the clock, struggling to juggle multiple tasks, and feeling overwhelmed by deadlines? You’re not alone. But what if we told you that mastering effective time management could unlock your full potential and transform your life? The power to achieve greater focus, productivity, and well-being lies within you, waiting […]

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06 February
The Eisenhower Matrix The Eisenhower Matrix is a productivity, prioritization, and time-management tool designed to help you prioritize a list of tasks by categorizing them according to their urgency and importance. The name was coined by Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, who took inspiration from a speech given [...] Read More
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05 February

In today’s fast-paced world, success in the workplace requires more than just technical expertise and knowledge. As the nature of work continues to evolve, it is important for individuals to possess attributes and abilities that allow them to collaborate with teams and colleagues—otherwise known as soft skills. From communication and collaboration to adaptability and problem-solving, […]

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05 February

Co-authored by Lucy Yeh, Last Updated: January 5, 2025 “Work smarter, not harder” is an age-old adage. Once you master the concept, the rest of your working life will be easier. There are simple techniques that you can employ to save steps and tedium while performing almost any task. 1 Prioritize 2 Dealing With Clients […]

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05 February

It’s not the same for everyone. By  Kendra Cherry, MSEd , Updated on May 20, 2024 Happiness is something that people seek to find, yet what defines happiness can vary from one person to the next. Typically, happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. While happiness has many different […]

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03 February

By Christoph Schwaiger published July 9, 2023 I long for the day when I’ll wake up in the morning and get my AI ready to go to work for me. Until that time comes, the least AI could do for me today is to help me land a job I like. Not everyone is a fan of resume and cover […]

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