Why Toyota still using paper reports
Toyota still extensively uses paper reports in its operation, instead of computer, not because it is anti-technology, but using paper costs less and more flexible.
When making a change to the operation, always consider:
1. The total cost
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Overcome the Complexity Within You
Do you find yourself craving for more data for better analysis, hard to narrow down a project, tangle on an issue? If your answer is yes, you might be a classic “complexifier”.
Several tips for that:
1) Always have a data collection plan, knowing what kinds of data are needed and why they are needed. Do not get more than what you need.
2) Set the deadline of completing the data analysis, prevent yourself deferring the decision making time.
3) Allow resources to focus on the agreed priorities and key areas instead of juggling between tasks. Too much work will only over load your team.
4) Focus the review over your set priorities and ensure your team fulfil their commitments. If the review is negative, adjust your strategy. Yet, keep going as plan.
Standard Operating Procedures Can Make You More Flexible
As majority of the people, I think SOP constraints the flexibility and creativity of the talent.
Yet, the author here suggests SOP allows efficient work. More time for other improvement tasks. Also, SOP can create a standard platform which can easily be replicated in the future for customization.
Six tips for forcing yourself to tackle a dreaded task
I personally find several tips useful:
1) Prepare all necessary information before start doing it. It also means having a plan on how to do it.
2) Write down a tomorrow to-do list before off work. Giving a cross on the list will definitely make you feel good and motivate you to complete other tasks.
3) Do the hard work first thing in the morning. Don’t procrastinate the task. After completing the task, the whole day you would get rid of the ‘something undo’ feeling, and be more carefree.
Success The fruit of hardwork
When you want a dream comes true, all you need to do is to make the first step.
When you are in the edge of giving up, see how much you have already gone through.
No matter how tough the process was, it is always sweet when looking back.
May your dream come true.
When It’s Time to Go: A Look at the Psychological Contract
Many companies have glorify programs like “one on one chat”, “escalated board”, “evening chat” to understand their employees and believing they will stay after noticing how company care about their thought, yet many companies still found difficulty in retaining their people. The problem here is how much thought the company really give to what employees said.
A possible way to ensure similar program achieve its goal is to list down all suggestions and discuss on spot the possibility of the change and the deadline. Please keep in mind, employees’ departure largely because of let down or promises have not be fulfilled.
Many people want to work for Google because of its well-known facilities and freedom. Yet not many people think of the below:
Only if you believe you could work independently, highly concentrate, without rules to follow, with good self-discipline, Google might be suitable for you. Too much freedom and flexibility, sometimes, just not fit for all.
Googleplex (Google entertainment block) helps keeping employee in the office increasing the chance of communication among themselves. Thus, productivity likely goes up. As times go by, whether employees remains fond of the “work in Google, and life in Google” culture? Only time can tell.
What the Weekend Reveals about Your Life
Life is about enjoying the process. Love your job and have other passions in your life. You will find yourself the luckiest person in the world as you live happily both weekday and weekend. Make that your goal.
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