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Review of ergonomic keyboards

I have been experimenting with some new options in ergonomic keyboards. Most of us spend hours per day on a keyboard. But most keyboards are built for the convenience of the manufacturer--with all the keys in a straight line-- not for the way that our real, non-linear hands work. To learn about [...continue reading]

Tools to manage small project teams

All of life is one big To Do list. I personally spend most of my time managing project teams for the various projects that I am responsible for. I have been looking for some time for a more efficient way to track the progress of my teammates. I have used Microsoft Project in the past, but it is [...continue reading]

How to visit websites without sharing your real data

Many websites, particularly media sites, now require registration, usually to gather demographic data about users. If for any reason you don't want to register but still want to view the site, go to www.bugmenot.com, which offers valid logins and passwords for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of sites.- [...continue reading]

Better communication = better business

Joseph Sommerville, President, Peak Communication Performance, has some useful articles posted on his website:+ The 5 Keys to Better Sales Relationships+ Avoiding the Sales Sledgehammers+ 25 Quick Tips for More Powerful Presentations+ Frequently Asked Questions about Successful Presentations+ [...continue reading]

Sources of power in social networks

Traditionally, power in a company came from one's title, or formal authority. But in a modern organization, power can come from many other sources. Harvard Business School Professor Linda Hill breaks down the sources of business power as follows (Linda Hill, Power Dynamics in Organizations [...continue reading]