http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:43:07 -0700 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:11:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m2d20-The-Great-Calendatr-Contest-II?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner    OK, time to get specific. Here's my environment.   My home computer is a macbook running OS X 10.5.6. At school, where I teach  I have access to a generic PC running Windows XP. My portable device is an iPod Touch - Gen 1.... organization Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:11:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m2d20-The-Great-Calendatr-Contest-II?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m2d19-The-Great-Calendar-Contest?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner  In todays complex world a usable calendar has become a necessity. Back in the 80's we started carrying around our Day-timers. In the 90's we switched to our PDA's. In this decade, Apple came to our rescue with the iPod Touch (I've been warned t... organization Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:50:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m2d19-The-Great-Calendar-Contest?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m2d7-Cool-Sites-Makeuseofcom?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner In my search for stuff to write about I stumbled across Makeuseof.com. It's a fascinating Website.  There are (literally) hundreds of websites cataloged here. Among the most recent are:About 268 iterations of "Cool Websites and ToolsHow to ... Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:15:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m2d7-Cool-Sites-Makeuseofcom?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m2d1-Rant--Doesnt-anyone-speak-English-here?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner And no, I'm not talking about those whose native language is not English. I received an email from a native born, English speaking student recently:Ive began writing my paper today and i reached a stopping point because Im not certain exactly which p... desktop Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:01:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m2d1-Rant--Doesnt-anyone-speak-English-here?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d30-Clutter-and-the-Big-Box?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner   First of all, let me apologize for the dearth of postings - However I will endeavor to fix that. In plain English - Yup - I was screwing off. However ...About a week ago I read an article about the "BIG BOX" approach to fig... organization Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:54:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d30-Clutter-and-the-Big-Box?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d25-Calendars-calendars---When-Is-Good?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner   You have to set up a meeting for your flower, garden and brain surgery group. You call the four board members to arrange a date. Between doctors appointments, kids scout meetings, HOA association meetings and third wife's appendectomy - s... organization Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:40:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d25-Calendars-calendars---When-Is-Good?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d17-Cool-Tools--A-source-for-great-ideas?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner          Ye Olde Snowball MakerWOW! I stumbled across this site this morning and I have to share it. Cool Tools is a compendium of, well, cool tools and ideas. I could, well, I will spend a few hours digging th... desktop Fun Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:35:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d17-Cool-Tools--A-source-for-great-ideas?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d14-Googling-Google?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner IOK, I admit - I'm a Google fan. Please note that the root of the word "fan" is "fanatic". I don't know if that word fits me, but I do really enjoy well designed software, google fits that bill. SO, this morning I Googled the... Parking Lot Books Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:59:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d14-Googling-Google?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d11-Zoho-Huh--A-well-stocked-Cloud?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner  In my quest to find a suitable free replacement for Microsoft Office I stumbled across Zoho.Zoho.com opens the door to a complete suite of cloud-resident software apps that just might suit your needs. Lets look at them:Zoho Mail provides ... Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:12:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d11-Zoho-Huh--A-well-stocked-Cloud?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d3-Why-A-unique-question-for-Project-Managers?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner  This weekend I was re-reading "Getting Things Done" by David Allen and I was struck by two points.1. I googled "Alternatives to GTD" and got about 337,000 hits.One hit that stood out was a frontal assault on the book itself.... organization Project Management Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:34:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m1d3-Why-A-unique-question-for-Project-Managers?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d26-Cloud-Computing--Is-it-the-future?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner Drawing by H. Flomberg using Visio.Simplicity! Elegance! An environment where  a user can function by paying attention to the problem, not the technical details of the solution. We seem to have gotten our paths crossed. We reward complexity and ... organization Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:13:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d26-Cloud-Computing--Is-it-the-future?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d25-5-Unusual-Websites?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner   bossbitching.com I stumbled across this one and I was inspired to start cataloging some of these weird websites. Read these entries out loud and among friends. One thing becomes obvious - English has become a dead language. My boss is ... Fun Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:12:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d25-5-Unusual-Websites?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d24-Why-Blog--Part-3?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner    Why should I bother? Who cares? Why do I need a blog? Ten Reasons for Blogging:10. It's something you can talk about when you're trying to impress a young lady at a bar. "Last night I blogged about that very thing"9. It gi... desktop Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:59:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d24-Why-Blog--Part-3?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Blogging--Part-2--Lets-Create-a-Blog?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner  OK, it's time to create a blog - Just follow me:Go to Blogger.comFollow the big orange arrow to "Create Your Blog Now"Create your account:Enter your email address - twiceEnter a password - twice - write it down!Give yourself a No... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:53:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Blogging--Part-2--Lets-Create-a-Blog?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d13-Blogging--Part-1?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner   Blog - If you're here you have a basic idea about what a blog is, but for the record - blog is shorthand for weB LOG. A blog puts anyone on-line. A blog can be personal, political, philosophic, silly, dirty or even a method of communicati... organization Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:34:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d13-Blogging--Part-1?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d9-Five-more-Gifts-that-Get-Things-Done?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner  1. CEO -Chief Executive Organizer: Dresser Valet and Charging Station by Mundi. Now where did I plug my phone into?  Nope, not the bedroom. Nope, not the kitchen -- Hmm - I'll check the downstairs bathroom.Sound familiar? Well the CEO... Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:39:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d9-Five-more-Gifts-that-Get-Things-Done?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Lean-Six-Sigma?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner  One last post about Six Sigma, then off to other topics. Lean Six Sigma is an offshoot of Lean Manufacturing combined with Six Sigma.  Given todays situation in Detroit, Lean Manufacturing is a lesson that they should have learned years ag... organization Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:49:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Lean-Six-Sigma?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d3-10-Affordable-albeit-Geeky-Gifts-for-the-Holidays?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner I interrupt this discussion of Six Sigma to give you some ideas for the Holidays.In the face of being called NPC (Not Politically correct) I offer these ideas for Christmas, Chanukah or whatever.A decent pen! Throw those cheap bics in the trash. A Pa... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:40:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d3-10-Affordable-albeit-Geeky-Gifts-for-the-Holidays?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d2-Six-Sigma--The-Virtue-of-Standardization-Part-3?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner  Is Six Sigma the only method of improving product quality? Of course it’s not. Why, therefore, should I be stressing it? The answer in one word is Standardization. Once upon a time a person graduated from school, got a job and stayed... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:13:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m12d2-Six-Sigma--The-Virtue-of-Standardization-Part-3?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m11d26-Six-Sigma--Why-should-I-care--2?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner  OK, now that we've totally confused you with my ramblings about sadistics - err statistics - let's look at Six Sigma a bit more closely. The new keyword is DMAIC.D - Define your goals! What specifically do you want to accomplish?M - Measure. Go... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:00:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-507-Workplace-Examiner~y2008m11d26-Six-Sigma--Why-should-I-care--2?cid=exrss-Workplace-Examiner