Summer is upon us here at Productivity Alberta. Maybe you should take advantage of the summer slowdown to bone up on your skills and do some reading. That’s where the productivity roundup steps in. Below are some links that should keep you busy from now to the vernal equinox.
Links
Biomimicry - Nature makes one of the strongest substance ever, spiders silk, from bug carcasses. By closely observing nature, business and industry can gain a vast competitive advantage. Check out this wonderful primer on the subject courtesy of bnet.com.
The Virtue of Productivity in a Wicked World - Usually I would recommend you read speeches from Mark Carney on productivity in Canada but surprisingly, the Bank of Canada delivers a funny, insightful speech on the subject.
PaxFan - Air movement is extremely important. Conventionally designed fans aren’t every efficient. A lot of air gets forced off the tips of the blades and not where it’s supposed to go. A fan designed with Fibonacci pattern doesn’t have this problem. Enter the PaxFan.
Motivation - What do you think motivates your employees? If there is any shred of cognitive decision making in the process you’re going to be surprised.
Video
Biomimicry TED talk - Janine Benyus, the godmother of biomimcry gives an amazing TED talk on the subject. Take 18 minutes of your day to learn more about this amazing subject.
Reading
Top 10 List - Read the top ten ways to improve productivity and manufacturing performance with production analysis
