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The power of outside thinking in solving business problems

Work Life

Across every industry, from energy to manufacturing, to aerospace, there are problems so deeply entrenched that they seem insurmountable. ” Given the significant resources devoted to solving these problems, we must ask ourselves if the approach works. This alarm fatigue problem isn’t new.

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The Art of Problem-Solving: 4 Creative Strategies to Tackle Your Biggest Obstacles

Success

Problems never stop. Life’s question for you is not, how can I avoid problems , but, how can I eat problems for breakfast? I’m sure you’re dealing with multiple problems today, from what to wear to how to find more clients, to last night’s fight with your partner. 3 Types of Problems. Should I confront my boss?

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How people analytics can help your business

Insperity

For example, if you’re in retail, manufacturing, home healthcare or any industry that employs mostly hourly workers, then overtime and compensation analytics will be very useful to you. Management problem analysis. 6 people analytics use cases. Generational analysis. Change management.

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5 sure signs your seasonal staff isn’t enough anymore

Insperity

For instance, florists need extra hands around Valentine’s Day, delivery services need more drivers at Christmas, and manufacturers need a raft of merchandisers during a new product launch. Can’t figure out what the problem is? Begin by gathering data and try to identify when your problems started. Anything I can help with?”.

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Sustainability: Beyond a Buzzword

Success

If you are a manufacturing business, you [or] your suppliers, by reducing water, can reduce energy, emissions [and] bad chemistry and help improve the lives of people and communities. Diverse teams drive innovation, improve problem-solving and reflect the complex global marketplace that businesses now navigate. Follow the water!

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The PCL book review: Team of Teams

Business Psych Blog

Whilst General McChrystal’s focus was overcoming various problems in a military context, the lessons he learned are relevant to any current organisation. This leads to a core lesson of Team of Teams: the differentiation between complicated and complex problems. Is a Problem Complicated or Complex?

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Final call for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024 applications

Work Life

New categories include Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Communications and Public Relations, Beauty and Fashion, and Manufacturing. With Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company aims to identify companies that have demonstrated a commitment to building the internal infrastructure to foster creative problem solving.