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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

Of course, software firm 37 Signals has been operating four-day work weeks over the summer since 2008. Indeed, a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management indicates that fifteen percent of companies offer a 32-hour workweek.

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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Meetings can either be a powerful catalyst for collaboration and decision-making or a drain on time and productivity. Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors.

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Due Diligence by Management Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

It was a very interesting experience, so in this post I will share what I learned, as well as talk about the role played by management consulting firms. At the same time, management consultants will generally be brought in to look at the viability of the business, from a strategic and operational perspective.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

However, Amazon’s Mechanical Turk survey found that the average remote worker spent nine hours a week doing other tasks during work schedules besides working. Here are nine roadblocks that make it difficult for remote work to work for employees and managers. Time Mismanagement: Remote work requires effective time management skills.

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Why Reducing Stress Stabilises Your Profits

Tom Spencer

As a small business consultant, I see the impact that stress has on people’s lives up close. Many times it is a good thing as it forces the business owner to adapt and excel so that his business thrives. Excelling, however, is contingent on the business owner knowing how to harness small doses of stress and manage its effects.

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How to win back the hearts of your at-home workforce

1 to 1

Tensions surrounding the pandemic appear to be decreasing, polling from Morning Consult found that as of Feb. 2022, 68% of remote workers surveyed are comfortable returning to the office, compared to 46% in Feb. Ask them and see how you can balance what they want with operational needs to return to the office.

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Help Your Team Achieve Work-Life Balance — Even When You Can’t

Harvard Business

These advances will have also significantly increased the workload of more senior managers, keeping them working around the clock. A 2017 survey by Kronos and Future Workplace , reveals that the restructuring of work has resulted in significant burnout. Consistency between what you say and do is essential.