SORT: Develop focus and ownership
Sorting is the first step to implementing the 5S methodology, and developing focus and ownership is the first micro-change to start sorting efficiently. An essential part of 5S is to help team members focus and build ownership. The organization needs everybody to be involved in what’s going on, engaged, and ready to report improvements everywhere, anytime.
1S SORT: Separate needed from unneeded
Sort is the first step in any 5S process. The term sort derives originally from the Japanese word “Seiri” which means decide what you need. When you sort, the goal is to remove unnecessary items from the room, station, or space you live or work.
Do not manage by the numbers
Edwards Deming, was famous for his work as a statistician, fostering the use of control charts and the PDSA cycle. Still his major contribution was to promote quality and workers’ pride over management by the numbers back in the 1950’s.
Improve Your Workplace Organization with the 5S Methodology
A method that helps teams become more productive is the 5S methodology. Developed by Toyota engineers, the 5S methodology is a Japanese way of working that relies on an organized workplace to help the team perform more effectively.
Improve Your Productivity During Meetings by 94%
Meetings could be the most productive part of your day, as well as the least productive. The C-suite typically spends around 72% of the time in meetings. You can reduce your meeting time by 94% by applying SMED, just like Formula 1 cars.
5 Steps To Manage Your Time The Agile Way In 2021
Being busy isn’t the same as being effective. While you may be doing tons of things at the same time, why is it that you may feel that you achieved nothing? You may be working a lot, but not finishing the tasks or spending more time in the wrong activities. The same happens to your team. The difference lies in how you prioritize and how long you spend on each activity. 96% of the issues, errors, or successes in our life are due to the system, the routine, we create through time. Create a system to help you accomplish more in less time by following these 5 steps.
Rethinking salaries and perks to reduce compensation inequality
The current job market in the U.S. is getting the best out of organizations. Competition among companies to get the best talents is huge. In an era called the “Great resignation”, because the prediction is that 41% of the employees are thinking about changing jobs, companies look forward to offering the most perks to reduce turnover. Minimum wages increase, free college tuitions, CEOs cutting their earnings, what’s next?
Plan Your Week the Agile way
How to use Agile practices to improve personal productivity?
While personal productivity can seem daunting, making small changes every week to your routine can drive significant results, reducing your total working time and making it more efficient and best of all, enjoyable. Planning your day in advance will reduce not only stress but also prevent procrastination.
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Drive more authentic one-on-one conversations
Employee exhaustion is at 85% while 61% of leaders say they’re “thriving” right now. 🤔Where is the disconnection? Leaders need to build more authentic connections with employees to understand how to assist them and prevent attrition. The GAP approach can help you initiate your one-on-one conversations: 1) Goal Setting Define together with the team member the session’s goal […]
Juneteenth Federal Holiday: How To Bring More Diversity, Equality And Inclusion
More diversity, equality and inclusion discussions have increased the number of companies observing Juneteenth as a holiday. Now, what are the next steps?