In the past few years, we’ve often mentioned the importance of ‘real time.’ But why is it key to get information in real time? And what exactly is ‘real time?’ Motherly concerns and playing catch-up When I was a child, my mother always wanted to know where I was. Her motto: ‘Better safe than sorry.’ …
In our last blog post, we wrote that it’s a human-centered world. But that doesn’t mean we don’t focus on the best possible technology. At Texas Digital, top-notch tech is paramount. So, we offer our customers unlimited connectivity: we use various connectors to retrieve relevant data, which we integrate into our dashboard solution. Although your …
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Recently, my wife’s friend paid a visit to our house. It’s no secret that she and I have our challenges, and this time was no different. But what started as annoyance turned into new insights that relate to Visual Management. On sprinkles and logic Here’s what happened. After my wife’s friend left, I had lunch …
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Did you know you’re sitting on a gold mine? Gold, these days, equals data. But you’re missing the pick to exploit it. So, how to make your employees aware of the real value of your data? The thing is, you should change your mindset and switch to a multichannel strategy. Think outside the ‘call center …
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When embarking on the Visual Management train, you need to determine the right information sharing strategy. If you randomly inundate employees with data, it’s a matter of time until they collapse under its weight. But how to decide which information you should and shouldn’t share? Here’s your rule of thumb: listen to those who know …
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At a societal scale, we’re at the dawn of a new way of working. Terms such as ‘hybrid’ and ‘remote’ have found their way into board level meetings and media outlets alike. Most companies want to let go of traditional ways of working that require all employees to be in the office for 40 hours …
Recently, I talked to a senior level healthcare employee in the U.S. who really wanted to get her COVID vaccine shot. But when her employer told staff they would lose their jobs if they didn’t get vaccinated, she and her co-workers got angry. Some even quit. Now, said employee has a very negative attitude towards …
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Have you ever gardened? Then you’ve seen that seeds don’t turn into full-fledged plants overnight. They need time to grow and blossom. The same principle applies to your business. To improve your working capital, you should give your employees time — but only when the time is right. What does that mean? Going the extra …
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