The problem with decisions is that it is easy to make the wrong one. It is easier to wait for more data and more information. That way you won’t get it wrong and spend time and money chasing down the wrong decision. Not making a decision though is indecision. If you don’t decide you won’t […]
The Mother of Protracted PowerPoints
Peter Bregman writes an interesting post in the HBR blog about wasted time in large organisation. He points out that employees of large organisations spend hours and hours with “unnecessary meetings, unimportant emails, and protracted PowerPoints”. He suggests a three question test to guide us on whether or not we should become involved: 1. Am […]
Discipline
I was given a book to read, “The Discipline of Market Leaders“. I am sure you have heard about it. The authors state that there are three key strategies you can take in any market: 1. Operational Excellence “deliver a combination of quality, price, and ease of purchase that no one else in their market […]
Please Don’t Add Any More Process
I was talking to somebody the other day who wanted to “add some process” to what they were doing. The thing is, I don’t think you can add some process. Processes produce things, the fact that things were being produced showed that he already had a process. You can add some checks You can add […]
Keep Your Mouth Shut
My drain is blocked, I have been ignoring it. I really don’t fancy unblocking it, but as it is getting warm it is starting to smell. It needs to be fixed. I bought a set of rods and a plunger home, as I was getting out of my car my neighbour gave me some advice: […]
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