
Quick Ways to Improve Routine Task Performance
Time managementEvery new employee gets into an organization with a defined set of attributes. Employee behaviors often dictate their work ethic. Every company aspires to recruit trustworthy, accountable, reliable, polite, ethical and positive staff who are…

Difficulty Impact Matrix: Learn How to Use It Effectively
Time managementThe Difficulty Impact Matrix (DIM) is an invaluable tool for project managers and teams to assess the difficulty of tasks, prioritize the most important duties, and draft an action plan. It helps to identify the potential risks, provide clear…

Balancing Task Structure and Flexibility in Time Management
Time managementIt's known that people learn differently, which is also true of working styles. We can identify structured work environments — those with clearly defined roles and processes — as one side of the coin. On its flipside lies unstructured work…

Boost Time Management with Regular Task Review
Time managementProject and team leaders often create a task list but use it merely as a dumping ground for tasks. Keeping a list of tasks without effective implementation could cause teams to lose sight of project goals. The concept of a regular task review…

How to Take Running Notes to Achieve Your Goals
Time managementTaking effective running notes can be a great way to stay organized and make sure that you are on track to reach your goals. Whether you’re a student preparing for an exam or a business professional trying to stay ahead of the deadlines, taking…

How Smart are your Action Items?
Time managementDo you sometimes feel as though your work efforts are in vain? Maybe you can't pinpoint any significant developments or achievements from the last few years. Perhaps you feel demotivated and listless and despondent about setting goals. Say hello…

Curb Non Productive Time at Work to Boost Efficiency
Time managementWhat's the difference between productive time and non productive time? The simple answer: the results. A vibrant and committed workforce is the bedrock of every business. The survival of every company is endangered once the focus of your staff…

Your Guide to Motivating Lazy Employees
Time managementManaging hardworking and dedicated employees is relatively easy, but the opposite end of the spectrum may be difficult and taxing. Let’s face it; everyone has to deal with lazy employees (well, at some point in their careers). Lazy employees…

Why you Must Try the 10 Kaizen Principles (Now!)
Time managementWhen a company's culture becomes about better ways of doing business and continuous improvement, successful business deals and profitability are guaranteed. However, this requires serious commitment and self-discipline. In the Japanese language,…

The Value of a Regular Employee Skills Assessment
Time managementAny organization is only as powerful as its employees. When hiring, training or promoting people, CVs and interviews can only reveal so much. Education, work history, and references are all markers of a person's knowledge and accomplishments,…