It's Monday and time for yet another Monday Tip. I've got two words for ya: Stealth Disco. According to Wikipedia, Stealth Disco is:

The act of being videotaped dancing or rocking out behind or near someone who is doing something serious and … Continue Reading ››

I got an email from Mike Dytham, a project manager at Barclay's, who's been doing anagrams for all the people in his department. The new names are... interesting :o)

• Chris Benton = Robin Stench (a proud 2nd place!)
• Claire Rainbird = Cider Librarian (a creditable 3rd place)
• Dan … Continue Reading ››

We're reviving one of my favorite traditions on this blog namely the Monday Tip. Every Monday, we'll give you one simple tool, trick, tip or idea that you can use to make yourself or your co-workers a little happier. This week's tip is to put something … Continue Reading ››

How happy are your coworkers today? How can you tell? You mission this Monday is to find out! This is what you must do:

1. Make a list of all your coworkers who are at work today. Put your boss on the list too, just for kicks (if … Continue Reading ››

Are you also burdened by your todo-list? Feeling the pressure of overdue items screaming at you in red? Want to stop procrastinating and do something about it? Here's a tip from Hilda Carroll, who wrote me with a great idea that you can try this … Continue Reading ››

I don't know about you but I get a LOT of email! Even after the spam filter has done its thing I'm still more or less deluged and of course every single mail must be answered, which means I also send a lot of mails (btw: If you've sent me email … Continue Reading ››

I talk to a lot of people who are struggling to find a sense of their contribution to the workplace. They keep wondering what their role is, how they create value and, in a certain sense, what their identity is at work. Do you know what … Continue Reading ››

I know this seems too simple to actually work, but trust me, it does! Your mission on this Monday is to ask a co-worker, at a suitable time of your choosing, what his or her best vacation ever was. Then listen interestedly to the answer and … Continue Reading ››

What would happen, if just for one day the regular, anonymous coffee in your workplace had been replaced by some kind of delicious gourmet brew? Maybe some Indian Willoughby AA, some Sumatran Green Mountain or if you're feeling especially adventurous, how about some Continue Reading ››

Your mission this Monday is to have some fun at work. Even Tom Peters thinks this is an absolute necessity: Don't do it [work] unless it's fun. Make it fun. (Always possible, per me.) Make it fun for others. (Which makes it fun/more fun for you.) - Tom Peters … Continue Reading ››