What’s the #1 Productivity Tool? For Me, It’s Timeboxing
Do you often find yourself carrying forward tasks that should be done today to tomorrow, and then the next day, and then the day after that? To-do lists gave the author, Neha Kirpalani, a sense of real satisfaction, until she was promoted at work and the array of new responsibilities she eagerly wanted to excel at were throwing her (highly) organized schedule off kilter.
The Exponential Age will transform economics forever
It’s hard for us to fathom exponential change – but our inability to do so could tear apart businesses, economies and the fabric of society …
“Showcase Projects” Can Deepen Your Relationships with Profitable Customers
Showcase projects are arrangements in which a supplier’s dedicated, multi-capability team partners with a customer counterpart team to uncover new opportunities, deepen their relationship, and respond to emerging opportunities and risks. These projects provide opportunities to “learn by doing” on both sides of the joint team and develop an ongoing stream of joint innovations that benefit — and often transform — both companies. The authors present three key success factors for creating successful showcase projects. This process needs to be a permanent capability and a core ongoing company strategy. This is the most certain way to ensure your company’s long-run profit growth and strategic success.
Why Your Inner Circle Should Stay Small, and How to Shrink It
We live in a time when “bigger is better” is the prevailing assumption when it comes to, well, just about anything. So it’s only natural for us to want to supersize our network of connections — both online and off — because the more people we know, the greater our chances of being exposed to opportunities that may lead to professional advancement, potential mentors, material success, and so on. But in fact, being what we call a “superconnector” has nothing to do with supersizing your network. Rather, it’s about surrounding yourself with a carefully curated group of people who you admire and respect and with whom you share common beliefs and values — people who will set the tone for the foundation of your larger network filled with people who provide value to one another. And that core group should be a lot smaller than you think.
The robot that can make pasta and sauce — and save restaurants 60% on rent
“No one knew there was a robot behind the restaurant on the platforms."
The Counterintuitive Mechanics of Peloton Addiction
I first used a Peleton Bike on a Cruise, and thought it was great, but I was even more impressed by the business model. Selling a well made bike, with a subscription that encourages adoption and use is pretty smart. Tried to get one shipped over for our in-house Gym, unfortunately not yet available in NZ or Australia yet, so settled for the next best thing and became an investor!
What to do when loudmouths are ruining your meetings
You lose the room when only one or two people drone on. Here’s how to get everyone engaged in the conversation and get the most from your team.