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The Power of Observation

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The ability to observe relationships, patterns, and environment may be deemed a “soft” skill, but there’s plenty of hard data supporting the power of observation in the workplace.

How to Avoid Burnout for Shift Workers

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Unpredictable schedules are so disruptive to the lives of employees that even 30 days of high shift variability in a year increases the chances a worker will quit by 20 percent, according to a new study from Wharton experts.

Deconstructing Systems

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I’m looking at ideas of the famous Algerian-French philosopher, Jacques Derrida, often described as a post-structuralist. His most famous idea is deconstruction, often associated with analyzing literary works.

How to Rapidly Test New Organization Designs

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It’s no secret that there are no universally applicable organization designs. What works in one context may not work in another because each organization has a different history, culture, and cast of characters.

What Indiana Can Teach the Nation About Workforce Development

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I’m ashamed to say that I’ve only been to Indiana once—for a fun weekend in Indianapolis. I will say that its Children’s Museum is truly world-class, and it was great going duckpin bowling for the first time.

Is There Really a Link Between Perfectionism and Procrastination?

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“The best is the enemy of good,” wrote French historian and philosopher Voltaire. Today that quote seems more appropriate than ever.

Push the Cart

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There’s a certain irony in the recent attention paid to the application of robots on the shop floor. On a couple occasions in the past year, I’ve heard manufacturing colleagues talk about the benefits of deploying robots to handle material conveyance.

Buying Quality at Its Lowest Price

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Producing high-quality products is crucial for any business. But designing quality into the product from the start is the only significant way a business can improve its product margins.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Your Data

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Continuing our thinking about ways for data leaders to save money during a recession, this article drills into saving on your data usage

Revolutionizing American Manufacturing

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A major focus of the current administration is revitalizing American manufacturing as new technologies are changing the way things are made.

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