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Since 2006 we’ve run The Methodology Blog, an online resource devoted to business improvement. We’ve got nearly 1,000 posts in our archive, so there’s plenty to read.
Our favorite topics include anything that might improve your business, whether it’s your sales technique, suggestions to improve customer service, ideas for increasing productivity, or articles on leadership.
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Depending on where you work, getting the chance to meet one-on-one with your boss may be a part of the weekly schedule or something you rarely get to do at all. (more…)
As Chic Thompson points out in the book Yes, But…, people’s minds usually see first what is wrong with a new idea, and “Yes-butters” come up with excuses for inaction. (more…)
The world of small businesses is becoming more and more competitive. However, the modern world has given sales reps one tool to turn to their advantage: smartphones. (more…)
“Doing more with less” isn’t just for the especially frugal. It’s what many companies are requiring of employees, and they are using advanced technology to do it. But is it right? (more…)
Lots of executives, small business owners, and managers talk about the importance of strategic planning. But usually, that’s a terrible, terrible idea. (more…)
Do your employees feel valued at work? Or do they believe they can easily be replaced? If management thinks the next applicant is as good as the one who left it can negatively impact the company. (more…)
The end of the year is closing in quickly and employees are in search for their last ounce of motivation as end of the year project deadlines and goals are top-of-mind. (more…)
Recently I was listening to talk radio on the way to an appointment with a potential new client. The radio host said “we don’t search out ways to fail, as we already know how to do that.” (more…)
Time to put a stake in the ground. A line in the sand. To choose a side. Whichever cliché phrase we use, here it is: managers and employees should not be friends. (more…)
We all have our favorite ways to begin our mornings. Some of us start with a cup of coffee or tea. Others roll over and immediately hop onto their phone. Could there be a better way to start your day, though? (more…)
Today, focus your energy, clear your head, and achieve! Now is the time for just one thing–Focus on your goal. Calm your mind. Quiet all of the distractions surrounding you. (more…)
Swipe, swipe, double-tap. Scroll, pinch-and-zoom, and then there is a buzz. It’s as common to modern life as dialing a rotary phone was generations ago. But is it hurting us? (more…)
In an old comic strip, parents watch their son play video games and envision of a future of lucrative job prospects based on this expertise. That was the joke, back in 1990. (more…)
If you have difficulty assessing how to work efficiently, you are not alone. Most people struggle with getting things done in a logical way. (more…)
Like it or not, sleep and productivity are inextricably linked. If you sacrifice the former, the latter is going to suffer. Here’s what you should do instead. (more…)
Robby Slaughter was interviewed on the popular podcast More Than a Few Words. The topic? His new book on time management. (more…)
There’s a cultural disease plaguing almost every organization in human history. It’s a mind virus which insists that if we didn’t come up with it, then it can’t be any good. (more…)
Venting is normal—despite all the ‘mindfulness’ and ‘meditation’ in the world, work is likely to create frustrations and where better to spill them than onto your co-workers? (more…)
The phrase “toxic workplace” is having a moment. It is popping up on all of the workplace blogs and industry rags. And yes, it’s a serious problem. But no, this isn’t helping. (more…)
Are you a person who loves challenges, or hates them? Growing up, challenges were seen as frustrating, maddening obstacles keeping me from where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do. (more…)
As John Maxwell writes, “Momentum is a leader’s best friend”. Positive momentum makes everything easier. Negative momentum makes everything more difficult. (more…)
Someone once told me that success was simple. All you need to do is “plan your work, and work your plan”. This adage may work, but there are a few more things to consider. (more…)
Warning: I’m sharing some real stuff this week. Do you ever feel like giving up? Do you ever feel so discouraged that even one more day of frustration will be too much too handle? (more…)
This young pitcher has been through the wringer, both physically and emotionally, yet he has succeeded and met his goals. Find out more about Justin Verlander and his road to success! (more…)
Have you taken the time to think about the temptations that are distracting you from your goals? In part two, we’ll discover what issues are standing in the way of organizations becoming truly successful. (more…)