In this new era in which people work all day in front of computers, it’s easy to be distracted with something on the web, instead of working. In today’s workplace it’s absolutely fundamental that you can differentiate yourself not only by your knowledge but also in your ability to manage your time and keep your deadlines. But there are many simple and easy ways to implement techniques that can help you improve your efficiency at work. These skills will help you identify and focus on the tasks that are more relevant to you. The idea is that you work smarter, not harder! 1. Prioritize ...

Did you know that there are companies that almost fully operates with home workers? MySQL is one of these companies. Check out this insightful talk about how is life and work in a virtual company! Link: Working For A Virtual Company – How we do it at MySQL View more documents from Lenz...

Below is a very interesting TED talk by Daniel Pink. In December Dan has a new book coming out called Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. In this TED talk from the summer in Oxford, Dan overviews some of the key ideas in the new book. This talk will make you (re-)think about work, management, and what motivates you — and those you work with — to excel. Watch it below. We don’t need sweeter carrots and sharper sticks, Dan says. We need a whole new approach, an approach that puts more stock in intrinsic motivation. Dan identifies three elements that comprise a new way of...

Facebook is a popular online social networking site that adds a quarter million new users every day and currently has over 120 million active users. If you think your target audience isn’t on Facebook, you might be surprised to learn the fastest growing demographic is the 25 and older group. If you’re not comfortable or familiar with social media, you should think of it as a new take on the networking event, except with less pressure to make small talk and no shrimp cocktail boat. By investing some time and energy into Facebook you can build brand loyalty, establish your expertise, engage your...

Do you have a great idea and wonder what it takes to turn it into a business?  Do you think you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?  Are you committed to starting a business and just do not know where to start? Here you can find a nice Entrepreneur’s Checklist to evaluate your...