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Virtual Meeting 101

by Operations | Jan 7, 2021 | SMART.remark

In this new reality of virtual meetings replacing face-to-face interactions, it is imperative to consider how our non-verbal communication through the small window of a computer screen may affect people’s impressions of us. In a virtual conference room, nonverbal...

Combat Decision Fatigue

by Operations | Dec 8, 2020 | SMART.remark

In a standard day, the average person makes 35,000 decisions! What to eat, what to wear, turn left, turn right, start this project, make that call. No wonder the term “decision fatigue” was created to describe this drain on our mental energy. In today’s volatile...

A Timely Reminder

by Operations | Dec 8, 2020 | SMART.remark

We dusted off this SMART.remark from a previous election year because it is still a good reminder today. Having informed political views and exercising your right to vote accordingly is so important. But, sharing your political views in the workplace just isn’t a good...

AI Primer

by Operations | Dec 8, 2020 | SMART.remark

Data Literacy is now named as a critical job skill by employers as companies are increasingly utilizing data to drive decisions. This move to data-driven organizations requires data literacy skills in all roles and levels of the organization, because without people...

Pivot Like a Pro

by Operations | Dec 8, 2020 | SMART.remark

“Pivot” is a word we’ve heard more than ever over the past six months. As the world suddenly and drastically changed, businesses and organizations are exploring ways to adapt and evolve to survive and thrive in this new market. Change seems the new normal. Change...

Accept Criticism as a Gift

by Operations | Sep 30, 2020 | SMART.remark

Continuous Improvement requires us to be open to input and change. Input can sometimes be delivered or perceived as criticism, and that can be tough to receive. Tough but important. The simple truth is, other people can often clearly see our blind spots when we...