Others spurn them because they have closed minds. A mini tape recorder, for example, can be an investment rather than an expense. One manager says his paid for itself inside of a month. This gives me additional time for other things in the morning. Look for new ideas.
Most successful managers stay alert for new ideas that can pep up their productivity.
As he drives to work each day, he thinks about one idea for improving his department. Some days it's a machine. On other days, it's the way he hands out assignments. Often I come up with an idea that helps me and my company. Ironically, many hardworking managers get buried under their jobs because they're working hard on the wrong things.