Posts by Andrew Stotz
Comparing Process Improvement Methodologies
Arvind Rongala, writing for Invensis Learning, explains the difference between Lean, Six Sigma, and Business Process Management (BPM). Read my summary of his article for more details. Embed from Getty Images Lean is a Japanese practice that seeks to eliminate waste in production processes by overhauling the culture of the organization from management down…
Free Yourself from Bad Coffee
Today, The Exotic Bean’s Matty Byloos examines the grind or not to grind question. See his take on the matter underneath. Embed from Getty Images Nowadays, it’s relatively cheap and easy to have amazing coffee at home without needing to spend a fortune on expensive equipment To get the best out of your coffee,…
When We Can’t Control Ourselves
Jacquelyn Smith, for Business Insider, walks us through the presentation mistakes we should all avoid as good public speakers. Check out my top takeaways below. Embed from Getty Images We all tend to act strangely when we’re nervous, and given that 74% of us suffer anxiety from public speaking, this is a situation we…
Smart Thinking On Investing – February 10
Smart Thinking On Investing – February 10 Sound advice from Money Nuggets kicks off my Smart Thinking this week, with reasons why you should have an emergency fund. Latoya Scott has compiled her ultimate financial checklist for millennials for her blog, Life and a Budget. And Notorious Debt writer Lindsay VanSomeren shares the insightful challenge…
Spend Time to Save Time: TED Talk Ideals
Inc’s Jessica Stillman advises us to spend a few minutes of online research with certain TED talks to boost our productivity. Here are a few insights from a couple of the noted speakers. Embed from Getty Images Shawn Achor explains that we all work hard to achieve our goals, but we ignore the journey…