Learn to Work Smarter, Not Harder!
Many employees go to work each day frustrated because of all the non-value-added activities that occur in their work day. Good, accurate information is hard to get, answering all the emails that come each day, interruptions that occur, and unproductive meetings are just some examples of the daily activities that cause anxiety and frustration. On top of all this, no one seems to care and the...
Read MoreEliminating Process Waste Begins With How You Define Work
Work is defined by Merriam-Webster as any activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result. Many people go to work everyday to make something or provide a service in order to make a living. We all expect to get paid for the things we make or the service we provide. But how much of what we do everyday is real work and not just the appearance of being...
Read MoreAsking Simple Questions Can Lead to Huge Benefits
Do you need to create change in your organization? Having problems financially? Instead of trying to hit a home run and get thousands of dollars in one project, another approach you can take is to ask simple questions. If you were asked to save a million dollars in your organization, it would probably set off your brain’s alarm system and have a paralyzing effect on you. However, if...
Read MoreIdentifying and Eliminating Waste in Information Systems
Waste due to information is a major concern for many companies and organizations. A lot of time is spent making sure information is correct and searching for missing data. But there are many other forms of information waste. Here are just a few: Redundant input of data Incompatible information systems Data that is inputted but never used Lost data Corrupted data Unclear data...
Read MoreMake Meetings More Successful
Meetings can be separated into three distinct categories: good ones, bad ones, and ugly ones! Here are some suggestions for preventing the bad and ugly ones: Try as hard as you can to avoid having the meeting. Can you handle it by sending a memo in an email or having individual conversations? Communicate and clarify the purpose of the meeting. Set objectives for the meeting. The...
Read MoreImproving Work Efficiency
How much do you really accomplish each day at work? How much is being accomplished by your co-workers or employees? How many worthless meetings or meetings that accomplish very little do you attend each week? How often do you have to wait for information or fix some problem before you can complete a task? Many organizations struggle with these issues and just accept the fact that this...
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