Employees everywhere are suffering from chronic low engagement and productivity levels, while stress and burnout continue to rise. Add to this the pressures of economic uncertainty and a potential recession, the threat of artificial intelligence automating jobs and skills and disrupting entire industries, and the sense of languishing and loneliness that increasingly permeate the work experiences of many, and the overall picture is rather bleak. If you want to compete for talent, and create tr...| Harvard Business Review
Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo return to their second most downloaded episode that explores why doing everything is your biggest business problem.| Everyday Effectiveness
Studio Notes: Productive Asset Storage Time is one of the most valuable resources in any business, and too much of it is lost when employees can’t quickly find the files they need. A strong file storage system isn’t just a back-office function—it’s a driver of efficiency and productivity. A Breadcrumb Approach Think about how […]| BPI Color
What’s New in Milwaukee & Madison A/E/C: August 2025 August has been a big month for Wisconsin’s A/E/C industry, with two groundbreaking projects setting the stage for growth, revitalization, and stronger communities. From Milwaukee’s suburban expansion to Madison’s historic redevelopment efforts, these projects highlight the innovation and collaboration shaping our state’s future. Brookfield Public […]| BPI Color
Consistency You Can Count On: From Print, to Install, and Beyond Throughout 2025, we’re highlighting our Core Values, represented by the acronymP-R-A-C-T-I-C-E. For the month of August, we’re focusing on “C” for Consistency. What does Consistency mean at BPI Color? For us, consistency starts with our people and processes. From Madison to Milwaukee and […]| BPI Color
P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E: BPI Color shows integrity through honest communication, accountability, and quality in every print and design project.| BPI Color
P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E: Discover how BPI Color lives out its core value of Trust—building lasting client relationships through reliability, transparency, and consistent service.| BPI Color
P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E: How BPI Color uses clear, intentional communication to deliver successful print, signage, and creative solutions.| BPI Color
This article explains Henri Fayol’s contributions to management theory and how his ideas remain relevant in today’s organizations.| Toolshero
The burdens of subordinates always seem to end up on the manager’s back. Here’s how to get rid of them.| Harvard Business Review
Reprint: R1312D High-performing knowledge workers often question whether managers actually contribute much, especially in a technical environment. Until recently, that was the case at Google, a company filled with self-starters who viewed management as more destructive than beneficial and as a distraction from “real work.” But when Google’s people analytics team examined the value of managers, applying the same rigorous research methods the company uses in its operations, it proved the ...| Harvard Business Review
Lessons Learned from Reading the Book Never Split the Difference| Philipp Hauer's Blog
Skill Matrix to provide feedback in a fair, objective, constructive and systematic way.| Philipp Hauer's Blog
Skills, tools, approaches and mindsets that make you a better manager.| Philipp Hauer's Blog