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Where I Think “Agile” is Headed, Part 2: Where Does Management Fit?

Johanna Rothman

(Schein goes into more detail and if you're interested in management, I encourage you to read his work.). The more management wants to standardize on any agile approach, or add control or synchronization points, or require another group/team to deploy, the more management creates local optimization.

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Mastering Time: Three Strategies for Increasing Productivity

Tom Spencer

Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, or an entrepreneur, time management is a crucial skill for anyone looking to increase their productivity. Effective time management involves an ongoing and regular process of organising your schedule so that time is allocated to all of the important aspects of your life.

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A Refresher on A/B Testing

Harvard Business

By randomizing which users are in which group, you minimize the chances that other factors, like mobile versus desktop, will drive your results on average. In the example above with colors and size, it might mean showing different groups: a large red button, a small red button, a large blue button, and a small blue button.

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How to Reduce Primary Care Doctors’ Workloads While Improving Care

Harvard Business

Much of the current thinking about new service-delivery models is based on the notion that cost and efficiency of care delivery can be enhanced by directing more patients to primary care. The last thing that this group of providers desires is more responsibility. Less Time, Better Care. Provider workload.

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How to Pass the McKinsey Problem Solving Game

CaseInterview.com

This game evaluates the candidate’s ability to solve problems efficiently and think critically. Time management is certainly a factor. Some candidates finish early, while others don’t complete it in time. Migration Management: The candidate chooses the migration path of a group of animals with limited resources.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Harvard Business

” But, in fact, research suggests the opposite: Working from home increases productivity, efficiency, and engagement. Not only does working from home eliminate your commute, which for most people is “total wasted time,” but it also “allows you to be more focused and efficient.”

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