The Power of Not Being Productive
Thursday, 02. 11. 2010 – Category: Ranger Wireless Solutions
If you have ever watched an episode of the television hit House, you know there is a method to the madness of Dr. House. Despite his antics to analyze, dissect and generally torment the minds of his co-workers and patients, he always seems to come away with a solution that no one else sees. Often, the solution hits him at the unlikeliest of times when his mind is far from the case at hand.
In a recent episode of the comedy The Big Bang Theory, the character Sheldon was suffering from a mental block. He tried numerous tactics, including taking a “menial” job as a bus boy (his words, not mine) to help stimulate his problem solving skills just as Einstein had once been a patent clerk. …
Positivity in the Workplace
Thursday, 10. 1. 2009 – Category: T2 Communications
Remaining positive in the workplace can be a challenge sometimes. A lull in activity for the company, a current assignment that is monotonous or tedious, and the bad economy can all be causes of stress, anger, or boredom. Whether the organization is being restructured or it’s just the colder, darker months of winter, positivity needs to be emphasized. Trying times will come and go, but we all have a job to do; so we might as well be happy about it. There are a couple ways to turn your attitude around that should be common practice for each individual.
Avoid the “Negative Nancy”: There is typically at least one person in a workplace that seems to always say negative things about the company, ownership or co-workers. …
The Economy Will Come Back – Will You?
Wednesday, 07. 8. 2009 – Category: Enversa Companies
A smart company plans for a possible recession during the good times. Managers seek capital for investments, keep jobs lean and efficient, and stock away some surpluses for that rainy day. Well, we are in the middle of a recession now, and it is a doozy. Although it may be counterintuitive, that means now is the time to begin planning for the upcoming economic recovery.
That may be hard to do if the balance sheet is blood red and the accountants still will not emerge from under their desks. But these economic downturns create numerous opportunities for change and innovation. Planning now will allow your company to react more quickly than others.
To do that you need smart people. And right now there is a glut of…