Category: Odds & Ends
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Leveraging Microsoft Collaboration Tools to Build an Effective Asynchronous Communication Culture
In our world of remote work, effective communication is more critical than ever. Asynchronous communication, where responses are not expected in real-time, can be a powerful tool for enhancing collaboration and productivity. To make asynchronous communication more effective, your organization needs to define and implement a set of best practices. Here’s a model set of…
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5 Workplace Problems Training Will Never Fix (And What to Do Instead)
After leading more than 3,500 employee training sessions, I’ve learned a simple truth: training helps when it addresses a real skill or knowledge gap — and completely fails when it’s used to solve the wrong problem. When clients ask me to deliver training, my first question is always the same:“What behavior are you trying to…
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When to Use Webinars for Employee Development
When developing employees, you have a variety of tools at your disposal. This article focuses on webinars and when they are the right choice. When Webinars Make Sense In a perfect world, all skill development would happen one‑on‑one and face‑to‑face. It would be tailored to the individual, and the person doing the teaching would be…
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Solved Keyboard Won’t Wake Computer From Sleep
My keyboard wouldn’t wake my new computer from sleep mode. It does now after I learned about these hidden settings.
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Slow Hotel Tub Drains Are a Detail That Matters (To Me)
You need not obsess over every detail, particularly those that don’t matter. The challenge is understanding when they do matter and then doing something about it.
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What Do Your Coworkers Know About Toilets?
A problem with my toilet led me to how you can save both time and money.
