Category: Management
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16 Tons and What Do You Get? Burnout in Today’s Work Climate
Before the term ‘burnout’ pervaded every workplace wellness resource, I was already intimately familiar with its unforgiving grip. It was during the early days of my corporate journey that I first met burnout – not as a concept, but as an exhausting reality. I was working as a reporting analyst in a quality assurance team…
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Navigating the Optical Illusions of Business: Understanding Cognitive Biases
Recommended Listening: In the world of business, as in life, things aren’t always as they seem. Just as an optical illusion can trick our eyes into seeing something that isn’t there, cognitive biases can distort our perception of reality, influencing our decision-making and leading us down unintended paths. These mental shortcuts, while sometimes useful, can…
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Taming the Complexity Beast: The Art and Science of Modular Design
If you’ve been following our recent discussions on change management, requirement gathering, and problem solving, you’ve probably noticed a common thread – the importance of understanding your starting point (the current state of affairs) and your desired end goal (what you aim to achieve). Today, we’ll dive deeper into the strategy that bridges these two…
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Leading Beyond the Labels: The Risks of Buzzword Propaganda
Before we dive into the core of this article, I want to preface it with a personal note. I’ve noticed a trend in business news articles recently, where complex behaviors and situations are generalized into intellectually lazy labels and catchy clickbait terms. While it’s not within the lines of my usual content, in this article,…
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Steering the Ship in Stormy Seas: Mastering Change Management in the Digital Era
Recommended Listening: In the vast seascape of the digital era, charting a course towards the shores of progress requires more than a sturdy ship and a star to steer by. Businesses are called not only to traverse the tides of change but to transform their vessels, upgrade their navigation systems, and inspire their crew during…
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Fireworks in the Office: Igniting the Spark of Independence and Interdependence in the Workplace
Recommended Listening: As the sky lights up with a dazzling display of fireworks this Independence Day, let’s turn our gaze from the grand spectacle above to the ground beneath our feet—more specifically, to the office spaces, real and virtual, where we pursue our professional endeavors. These hubs of collaboration and creativity are microcosms of society,…
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Cybersecurity Simplified: Practical and Essential Tips for Small Businesses
Recommended Listening: In an increasingly interconnected digital world, cybersecurity is no longer a concern exclusive to big corporations with vast resources. Small businesses, often perceived as easier targets, find themselves at the crosshairs of cyber threats. According to a report by Verizon, 28% of the data breaches in 2020 involved small businesses. However, a lack…
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Walking the Tightrope: The Art of Balancing Work and Life in the Digital Age
Recommended Listening: As our digital and physical worlds continue to intertwine, the scales of work-life balance are ever-shifting. Smartphones buzz with late-night emails, Zoom and Teams calls blur the boundary of our personal spaces, and project management apps make the office a constant presence in our pockets. Yet, the same tools that push the boundaries…
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Harnessing Agile Solutions: Conquering Challenges in Remote Work
Recommended Listening: In the midst of shuffled home offices and video calls, the shift to remote work has certainly thrown us a curveball over the last few years. Navigating this new landscape requires not just adaptability but a reinvention of how we manage projects and lead teams. Suddenly, the Agile Project Management approach, with its…
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