Insights Archives - ShiftGear

Finding Direction in a Crisis: Getting Everyone On The Same Page

Posted by Nelson Repenning
On March 25, 2020

Watch this short video from ShiftGear's Founders on some basic concepts and a simple visual management tool to help you manage during a crisis.

3 Tips From a Smartass on Problem Solving Basics for the Office

Posted by Don Kieffer
On May 7, 2018

What Golf Can Teach Us About Good Work Design

Posted by Nelson Repenning
On April 4, 2018

The way that most managers think about designing work hasn’t changed much in over 100 years.

Want to deliver your ERP implementation (or other large project) on time and on budget? Remember to say “thank you.”

Posted by ShiftGear
On February 13, 2018

If you weren’t already nervous about your upcoming ERP implementation, a recent study found that 59% of implementations missed their deadline, and 74% of implementations went significantly over budget.

When Do You Call Time Out?

Posted by Nelson Repenning
On February 2, 2018

We spend hours every week in pre-scheduled meetings, but do they always serve the needs of our organizations?

You Think Office Work is Different? You Are Right.

Posted by Don Kieffer
On June 17, 2017

Reading Dilbert or watching “The Office” or “Silicon Valley,” humor based in the reality of today’s office work, confirms that even if knowledge work is supposed to feel like a […]