by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
When something happens a third time, you’ve got yourself a pattern. I had a great time on my most recent trip to Volkswagen. As has become my fun habit with these hard-working folks, I opened up the seminar by asking each person to offer their favorite...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Smart people will disagree – often and with gusto. I have read at least three articles recently where productivity specialists are recommending to readers to create and manage multiple emails for work. The reasons include: Giving VIPs access to a special...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Last year, I began a wonderful project with a technology company headquartered in Ukraine. They have a subsidiary called Fluix that helps companies automate workflows, particularly for mobile, iPad-enabled workers. My client at Fluix wanted to offer a time...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
“You’re old and stale and holding the company back.” “You’re young, inexperienced, and a big slacker.” Maybe these things aren’t being said aloud, but unless you are living under a rock, you’ve likely experienced...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
An empty shelf. A partially-filled desk drawer. These are things that businesspeople are drawn, sometimes compelled, to fill with stuff. For some workers, empty is uncomfortable and they will put items in a vacant space just because it’s there. In the world...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Don’t let the time slip away. Have you set your goals for the year? If not, there’s no time like the present. Here are some articles that may help… Goal Achievement: Join the Successful 12% One of the most common annual goal setting exercises is the New Year’s...
