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Multi tasking: When to do it and When not to do it

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On December 7, 2017

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Employment, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Jury Research, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Managing Employees, Small Business Success, Trial Consultants, Trial Consulting

It seems that, in almost every work environment, people talk about multitasking. In every field, other than perhaps repetitive assembly lines, it seems that many jobs require doing, or being ready to do, more than 1 task within a given work shift, hour, or minute. I know mine involves: consulting, marketing, managing staff, strategic planning, […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On December 7, 2017

There are times to multitask and times to work on one project until its completion. Think about it. How many of us have ever hired a general contractor or other home renovation person, only to have him work a couple of hours at our house, then leave in the middle of the project to work […]

Read and read more

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On December 5, 2017

Category: Careers, Employment, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Research, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Research, Managing Employees, Small Business Success

In my opinion, it is impossible to read too much, to learn too much, or to broaden my horizons too much. People tend to live in their own small worlds, rarely interacting with others who have different points of view, and as a result, they become staid and dull. People who don’t read, but who, […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On December 5, 2017

Category: Careers, Employment, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Research, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Research, Managing Employees, Small Business Success

Reading is an topic on which Melissa and I agree. We read some of the same things, newspapers, but many different things, like our choices in magazines and books. When it comes to magazines, we inevitably mark or save articles from our individual publications for the other to see – the shared interests of being […]

Margie

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On November 21, 2017

Category: Careers, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Consultants, Jury Research, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Trial Consultants, Trial Consulting

Margie and I have been friends since 1971, when we were in 8th grade. Margie is unsurpassed among my friends in the following categories: (1) her outgoing and enthusiastic personality; (2) her commitment to living life in a joyfully happy manner, with as much fun as possible; and (3) her ability to boost my happiness […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On November 21, 2017

Melissa is a person with many friends, including many good friends. Though some come and go, her solid foundation is built on long term friendships. Eighth grade was a few years ago, so when friendships last so long, they must be strong. Fundamentally, friendships are based on some mutual connection, that is, they are a […]

Go For It

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Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On November 14, 2017

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Jury Research, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Marketing your Business, Small Business Success, Trial Consultants

There are times to step back, wait and see, or pause before making an important decision. There are other times to throw caution to the wind and just “go for it.” I am usually a cautious, deliberate person who prefers to think about all of my options before deciding on a course of action. Rarely […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On November 14, 2017

As Hannibal Smith (George Peppard) liked to say on The A Team, “I love it when a plan comes together.” That’s how I felt after Melissa reported that the presentation at the World Water Parks Association convention was a success. Doing something so last minute is out of character for Melissa for sure. And, logistically, […]

Put a label on it

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On November 2, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business personalities, Careers, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Workplace Technology

Though I’ve previously written about a similar topic with a post which appeared on December 10, 2015 “Organize & Label the Equipment,” recent experiences lead me to revisit the topic from a different angle. That post was about our efforts to label our equipment as ours such that it doesn’t get confused with that owned […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On November 2, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business personalities, Careers, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Workplace Technology

David’s fondness for labels, checklists, and written protocols is well known by those of us at Magnus. It seems, at least to me, that we have written documentation of almost everything we do, thus, it came as a surprise to me that, in our haste to make hurricane preparations, we overlooked anything, including the important […]

If all else fails…

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 26, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Relationships, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Marketing your Business, Small Business Success, Trial Consulting

I remember that I first heard “If all else fails, read the directions” from my Dad, decades ago. He really didn’t operate that way, but the point was, if you can’t figure it out on your own, the directions might help. (Not always – I wonder who writes some of them!) Anyway, this year has […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 26, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Relationships, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Marketing your Business, Small Business Success, Trial Consulting

It is strange to consider that, for an increasing number of attorneys, obtaining advice from a trial consultant is done only as a last resort. Thinking within this narrow frame of reference is harmful to the attorney, not to mention his or her client, for a variety of reasons: (1) last minute research is usually […]

Irma Aftermath 5: Disasters bring out the Good and the Bad in people

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 19, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Travel, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Travel, Trial Consultants

There have been plenty of examples of how storms and the other disasters like Irma bring out the worst in people, e.g., those fighting over bottled water. (Hey, people – fill up bottles from your taps!) Or they bring out the worst people – like the home invaders or looters who end up in the […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 19, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Travel, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Travel, Trial Consultants

I believe there are more good people than bad people, however, it is often the bad people who receive the most attention. The news media focus on all the negativity in the world because “it’s news,” while sometimes ignoring the positivity that surrounds us. David’s and my friend who offered to use his airboat to […]

Irma Aftermath 4: Critical Comms

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 12, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Travel, Getting the Job Done, Small Business Success, Travel, Trial Consulting

The adage “communication is key” could not be more apropos when talking about events such as a hurricane. Irma provided us with several examples of how true this is. Whether it is the absence of communications (comms) when telephones, television, or internet is down, or the overload of comms when some of those devices (think […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 12, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Travel, Getting the Job Done, Small Business Success, Travel, Trial Consulting

There is a great song by Led Zeppelin called, “Communication Breakdown.” The song’s chorus is: Communication breakdown It’s always the same I’m having a nervous breakdown I’m going insane There is also a famous line from a great movie, “Cool Hand Luke,” “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” I’m thinking of both […]

Things We Can’t Charge to Clients

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 10, 2017

Category: Business Relationships, Business Travel, Careers, Employment, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Travel

David’s mother, my dear mother-in-law, is such a nice, kind, compassionate person that the worst thing I have ever heard her say about someone or a situation is that he/she/it, it is “interesting.” When I say something or someone is “interesting,” I am using the word as it is typically used, to imply someone or […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 10, 2017

Category: Business Relationships, Business Travel, Careers, Employment, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Travel

Lest any client read this and think they have been charged for items #1 to 7, rest assured that, when compiling a bill, the charges are reviewed by me. I am pretty sure I’ve caught it when employees have attempted to slide something by in this regard. But, it has amazed me that these employees […]

Irma Aftermath 3: Get Ready/Have a Plan

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 5, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Travel, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Travel, Trial Consulting

Maybe it is because I was a Boy Scout whose motto of “Be Prepared” has stuck with me that I have plans and have made preparations for hurricanes, the number 1 threat we face in Florida. We don’t get snowstorms, earthquakes (well, not often), or mountain slides, but as a Florida native, I know hurricanes […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 5, 2017

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Travel, Getting the Job Done, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success, Travel, Trial Consulting

David is as prepared for a hurricane as anyone I know. The only way he could be more prepared is if he had an airboat loaded onto a trailer and ready to pull behind a big truck if needed. (David, I sure would love to have an airboat, but for fun outings, not hurricanes!) The […]

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