Civilization’s 1st instant message: “What hath God wrought?”
Well, it was almost instant. That was the first message sent by Morse’s telegraph system in 1844. Prior to that, communication could take months and connectivity beyond one’s town was about nonexistent. Today’s connectivity power of the Internet can put manufacturers in touch with suppliers and buyers anywhere in the world at any moment. Our…
Set a workflow routine to free mental energy
Each time you’re confronted with an important decision there is mental tension. This can lead to fatigue and stress. Harvard Business Review recommends the use of routines to reduce decision making. For instance, if you are a morning person, then get the difficult decisions out of the way before lunch. Rules-based approval routing and workflow…