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Does IT still matter? Interview with Nicholas Carr

In 2003, Nicholas Carr asked the provocative question: “Does IT matter?” It triggered “an existentialist debate” in the...

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How to beat procrastination

How to combat the natural tendency towards procrastination. Create a productive workplace and develop habits of...

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The wrong word: widely misunderstood scientific terms

People have a horrible tendency to use the wrong word in press releases, especially when using scientific terms they...

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The best and worst job titles

Bin man or Environmental Maintenance Officer? How can we move towards job titles that are both fun and meaningful?

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Motherfoucault! How to write better academic papers

The worst academic papers are notorious for using complicated words, impenetrable theories and name dropping. It...

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What to do when you have too much to do

Focus equals results. ‘Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do,’ said Steve Jobs. Also true for...

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Little data: why it matters more than big data

Everyone’s talking about ‘big data’. But more is not always better. We need to start thinking about 'little data' and...

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The A-Z of Small Business Outsourcing

Outsourcing is a competitive advantage and a time saver for ambitious businesses of any size. Get inspired by our list...

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The two enemies: absenteeism and presenteeism

Managers worry about absenteeism but leaders care about presenteeism. Find out why in this thought-provoking article by...

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Effective managers say the same thing twice

The Harvard Business Review says that effective managers use lots of different communication methods. Find out how to...

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Reflections on Jonathan Ive and Apple design

Jonathan Ive is responsible for some of Apple's iconic designs. Not only are his designs innovative, but so are his...

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Monday mornings and how to defeat them

Oh, that Monday morning feeling! But going back to work after the weekend doesn't have to be grim. Try these tips to...