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Until You Have Productivity Skills, Productivity Tools Are Useless

Harvard Business

But once I had, I realized how much the software and gadgets helped me to kick my productivity into high gear. But the truth is, it wasn’t the tools alone, it was also the workflow management process —or methodology—I applied to the tools. In all cases, learning to use the tool is a by-product.

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Your Sales Training Is Probably Lackluster. Here’s How to Fix It

Harvard Business

companies spend over $70 billion annually on training, and an average of $1,459 per salesperson — almost 20 percent more than they spend on workers in all other functions. Yet, when it comes to equipping sales teams with relevant knowledge and skills, the ROI of sales training is disappointing.

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How to Get Your Side Hustle Off the Ground

Harvard Business

Looking at the distance between your idea and the finished product — whether it’s a podcast, a coaching practice, an app, or anything else — can seem overwhelming. Being Engaged at Work Is Not the Same as Being Productive. Time management issues. Here are targeted strategies to overcome each one.

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