THE HIDDEN COST OF CUBICLES

THE HIDDEN COST OF CUBICLES

One study revealed that 40 programmers in offices accomplished as much as 100 programmers in cubicles.

MEETING ETIQUETTE

We should listen without bias, respect other opinions, make our point calmly and avoid personal agendas.

 

FOLLOW THROUGH ON GOALS

The failure to follow through on goals is a major cause of poor execution. If nobody is accountable for results, it doesn't get done.

LOSING CREDIT CARDS WASTES TIME AND MONEY

An alternative to photocopying credit cards in the event of a loss. List the card names and particulars in a spreadsheet and store the records in your computer. At least you won't lose the photocopies.

 

TIME SPENT ON E-MAIL

If you multiply 1.23 hours (the extra time spent daily on e-mail) by 5 days for 52 weeks, the average person is spending 320 hours per year of extra time handling e-mail.

SUBTRACT A FEW STEPS

Reduce double handling wherever possible. For example, putting dirty dishes directly into the dishwasher instead of stacking them in the sink, and putting groceries directly into the cupboards from the shopping bags instead of first putting them on the counter.