Teams and the Magic Three
A recent Inc.com blog post by Jessica Stillman discusses Malcolm Gladwell’s ne
Talk NISTy to Me
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Right now, the U.S. and Germany have different approaches to defining, or realizing, as the researchers call it, the kilogram. Here, NIST researcher Darine Haddad looks on as German researcher Beatrice Rodiek places a sphere on NIST’s highly accurate weighing machine, known as the Kibble balance. The goal of the research is to get closer to the same definition using the different methods. Credit: B. Hayes/NIST
NIST is unique as the national measurement science institute. We are the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining measurement standards, from the second to the kilogram.
Experts and Fraudsters
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Is someone telling you they’re an expert? How can you tell? Ask them these questions. Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash
Every day there’s a new pile of “experts” cropping up on every subject imaginable. The key to differentiating genuine experts from frauds is to ask the right questions.
Resetting the Culture Code for the Post-Pandemic Office
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Photo by Arlington Research on Unsplash
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, a subtle yet profound shift is taking place in office dynamics, particularly as we welcome back teams that have been dispersed by the necessity of remote work.
How Numbers Drive Behavioral Decision-Making
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Numbers are not just a roll of the dice. Photo by Alex Chambers on Unsplash
Hospital patients rate their pain on a scale of 1–10. Teachers grade on a curve. Sports fans spend hours debating stats on their favorite teams.
What Squirrels Can Teach You About Networking
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Somehow, when the squirrel’s at work the grasshopper is nowhere to be found. Photo by Ilnur Kalimullin on Unsplash.
When it comes to networking, are you a squirrel or a grasshopper? From what I can tell, there are loads of grasshoppers out there but very few squirrels.
Common Mistakes in ISO 27001 Implementation
ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an information security management system (ISMS).
Five Reasons Your ERP Needs a Nesting Interface
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Photo by Morteza Mohammadi on Unsplash
In today’s highly competitive global markets, lean manufacturing is no longer something that’s nice to have—it’s a way of life.
Scribing for New Heights
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Mahr Digimar 817 CLT height gages: 350 mm, 600 mm and 1,000 mm
The need for long-range height measurements has been around since the principles of layout work became a fundamental requirement in machine shops.
Leading the Generative AI Transition Beyond Cognitive Biases
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Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash
Generative AI is revolutionizing industries, from drafting legal contracts to crafting personalized marketing campaigns with unmatched speed and precision.
