Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you a procrastinator? Since you are reading this you probably are, or someone you know is–and it bothers you! Procrastination is perceived by most of us today to be a character flaw. That wasn’t always the case, though. The leaders and affluent class of Ancient Greece and Rome spent much of their time thinking […]
Organization
Project Spotlight: Designing for Growth
Reading Time: 2 minutesPrior to joining ThirdSide two years ago, my career was in structural engineering and construction management. During that time I was involved with several projects where the Clients predicted that they would outgrow their new building in just a few years, so we incorporated that possibility into the design. Sometimes the structure would need to […]
How to Increase Your Productivity: Know Your Mode
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are countless methods, books, and applications out there dedicated to helping you improve your productivity. There are list makers, timers, focus helpers, and even games to motivate you to develop good work habits. Just type “productivity” into your preferred application store, and the list goes on seemingly forever. But what really helps? I have […]
Improving Your Response Time: 12 Principles of an Agile Business
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith the current rate of technology and communication—which continues to increase every day—the world is moving at a much quicker pace. Customers are demanding almost instant results, and their wants and needs change rapidly. Successful companies are those that adapt to the changing demands of customers. Those who don’t (or can’t) struggle to stay relevant […]
Automation: A Custom App May Be Simpler Than You Think
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you own or work for a small- to medium-sized business you are most likely using packaged software solutions to automate your core business functions, such as accounting, time-tracking, contact management, and activities specific to your business (such as CAD software for design). However, what are you doing to streamline non-core functions? If you are […]
Don’t Throw Out the Pens and Paper Just Yet
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs I mentioned in a previous post, I am a more-than-avid fan of technology and productivity. I was an early adopter of the digital organizer and later the smartphone. (Remember the Palm Treo? Yeah, I had one.) I was writing macros and developing mini databases back in the 1990’s when I first discovered Microsoft Excel […]
