Entries by Anja Bosiok

How Smart are your Action Items?

Do 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 to smart action items and take the next step to fulfilling your goals! We all have […]

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The Work Cycle: Achieve Goals in a Diverse Work Setting

Productivity is an important part of your performance as an employee, but it’s also something that can be tricky to achieve. The best way to get more done is by implementing the work cycle and breaking down tasks into smaller chunks that are more manageable. This means regularly assessing what you’ve accomplished so far, setting […]

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Curb Non Productive Time at Work to Boost Efficiency

What’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 wanes, either through poor communication, a dearth of discipline or poor long-term planning. A distracted workforce […]

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How to Balance Fulfillment Management and Planning for Maximum Efficiency

Do you feel like you’re managing your time and planning effectively but still not achieving the desired level of productivity? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to balance fulfillment management and planning for maximum efficiency. The good news is that maintaining a healthy balance between the two is attainable. By understanding the […]

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How to Create your Company’s Conflict Resolution Policy

Conflict is a natural part of life and even work. Employees in the United States reportedly spend around 2.8 hours each week embroiled in conflict. This equates to approximately $359 billion in hours paid that are filled with conflict rather than constructive output. We all experience different kinds of conflicts daily, but when it comes […]

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Tips for Allocating Work Assignments

It’s probably a no-brainer that improper delegation of tasks has obvious consequences, such as increased frustration, stress and workload. The quality of work and team morale may suffer while trust, productivity, efficiency and profitability dwindles. In such a situation, the organizational structure fails, clients’ trust dies, reports of unaccountability emerge, staff may underperform and project […]

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The Scope of Operations: How To Effectively Define and Scale Your Progress

When you think of operations, you might imagine factories, assembly lines, and robots. But your operations team also plays a crucial role in how your company operates. They are the people who keep your business running smoothly by managing supply chains, inventory, shipping, and more. The scope of operations is often overlooked and not well-defined, […]

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Your Guide to Motivating Lazy Employees

Managing 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 don’t contribute, they distract other employees and can cause serious work consequences in the long-term. According […]

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Types of Monitoring: Track Projects and Evaluate Performance Effectively

You may wonder what different types of monitoring are, and how they can help your business. Monitoring is watching your metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to see if they’re going up or down. It’s a way of keeping an eye on how things are going, even when you aren’t present during the evaluation process. […]

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The 7 Norms of Collaboration: Effective Rules for Productive Teamwork

When you become a member of a team, you also become part of that team’s culture. The way people interact with one another and the norms that are established predict the group’s success. Collaboration is key to successful team building, which means team members must work together as efficiently and effectively as possible. Team members […]

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