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    The Power of Quality Time: Getting from “To Do” to “Time Well Spent”

    LinkedIn0Share0Tweet0Pin0Email0 In 1880, Frederick Taylor became a foreman at the Midvale Steel Works after turning down Harvard, and he quickly grew convinced workers weren’t getting anywhere near enough done. His radical new approach to ramping up productivity was called “scientific management,” but it’s better known simply as Taylorism. And we’re still dealing with the consequences […]

    A Major-League Approach to Managing Change

    LinkedIn0Share0Tweet0Pin0Email0 Baseball teams rise and fall on a pitcher’s skill at mixing up speeds and locations from the mound. When choosing a pitch, it’s crucial to predict how the batter will respond. The difference at the office is that you’re all on the same team. When you propose something new, it’s helpful to think through […]

    Top Questions Asked by New Clarizen Users

    Understanding how to use a new tool can be difficult, which is why we’ve put together this list of answers for the top questions asked by brand new Clarizen users.

    In a World That Rewards Speed, Companies Need to Rethink How They Work

    LinkedIn0Share0Tweet0Pin0Email0 The benefits of fostering a high-velocity corporate culture may be obvious, but a surprising number of companies have trouble moving quickly enough to beat, or even keep up, with the competition. Businesses have to be fast to maintain relevance. First movers in any field have the easiest time establishing brand recognition and customer loyalty […]

    The New Strategic Weapon? Just Saying No

    LinkedIn0Share0Tweet0Pin0Email0 So often, we think of productivity as an accumulation of accomplishments: How many things did my team get done today? How many items can I cross off my to-do list? But the correlation between the number of boxes you check and how much important work you actually did can be tenuous. Maybe it’s time […]

    Doing Good Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing the Bottom Line

    LinkedIn0Share0Tweet0Pin0Email0 Though a majority of Americans expect corporations to do their part to make the world a better place, philanthropy still takes a back seat to making a profit for many companies. But some of today’s most innovative organizations have made investing in social good intrinsic to their corporate brand and success. The best have […]

    Game of Productivity: Communication Overload is Here

    In the Game of Productivity collaboration overload can unhinge even the most well organized organization. Check out our infographic, based on Game of Thrones, to see how to win the battle for workplace productivity.