Jason Fried has a radical theory of working: that the office isn’t a good place to do it. In his talk, he lays out the main problems (call them the M&Ms) and offers three suggestions to make work work.
Jason Fried has a radical theory of working: that the office isn’t a good place to do it. In his talk, he lays out the main problems (call them the M&Ms) and offers three suggestions to make work work.
Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health: Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a “walking meeting” — and let ideas flow while you walk and talk.
From the moment they were introduced, mobile phones have changed the way in which we interact with each other and the world as a whole. As technology has advanced, mobile devices has become smarter and much more sophisticated. With the rise of applications and wireless internet, we now have the ability to interact with everything, whether it be business, leisure or just general information, at the touch of a button. This has also meant that the business world could utilise mobile technology as another way in which to connect with potential consumers. Whilst smartphone popularity increases each and every year, the mobile marketing boom has never quite took off in the way it was predicted to. Current trends are showing that this could be about to change and it may be the case that companies need to take notice of their mobile infrastructure if they hope to stay in the game.
Traditionally, the number of users who browse the web using a standard computer is always higher than those using a mobile. This has been one of the main problems with the mobile model and therefore the amount of attention it gets from business. Technological advancements such as 4G has meant that more and more people are using their smartphones outside of the home. This has meant that the gap between mobile and non-mobile based internet browsing is getting smaller. It is likely that the same amount of people are browsing the net but more people are choosing to use their smartphone instead of their desktop or laptop computer. There could be many reasons behind this trend- convenience, more time away from the home, ease of use, but whatever the reason this phenomenon is going to affect the way in which business interacts with the smartphone.
Although we can’t generalise across all companies, there is a noticeable lack of attention on mobile interfaces when compared with desktop based systems. In light of the current climate, it has never been more important to ensure that your mobile infrastructure is just as comprehensive as your general online environment. Her are just some of the main areas which should looked at to make sure your business is fully prepared for the mobile age:
Mobile technology has been around for a while now and although we have seen great advancements in the way this technology interacts with business, it is likely that the best is yet to come and companies need to be prepared in order to benefit.
People aren’t just cooking anymore — they’re cooking, texting, talking on the phone, watching YouTube and uploading photos of the awesome meal they just made. Designer Paolo Cardini questions the efficiency of our multitasking world and makes the case for — gasp — “monotasking.” His charming 3D-printed smartphone covers just might help.