5S (Lean Manufacturing) methodology was developed by Toyota to keep workplaces organized and clean. 5S specifically references a list of five Japanese words which ’start’ with S. The list is a mnemonic for a methodology involves: Seiri: tidiness, organization. Sort all items, keep only the essentials. Discardt he rest. Seiton: orderliness. Arrange a workspace for […]
Tip #28 – Here’s your sign
Are you always available for “a quick question?” Realize that this is another form of multi-tasking. It draws your attention away from what you are currently working on and forces you to regroup and refocus after the interruption goes away. You lose precious minutes, hours and days over the course of a year from these […]
Tip #27 – Got Systems?
One of the biggest failures I see in business is spending time and money to create systems — and then abandoning them shortly after. What’s the point of spending a lot of time to discuss, create, and document systems only to put them in a binder and shelve them – forgotten, ignored, and pitifully underutilized! […]
Tip #26: Attitude of Gratitude
I know Thanksgiving has officially passed, but many of us are celebrating other holidays this time of year (Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, New Year’s). Take a few moments today to adopt an attitude of gratitude. Be grateful for the money in your bank account, the roof above your head, the friends and family gathered around, and […]
Tip #25: REST
One of my new favorite quotes is from Henry David Thoreau. “He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul’s estate.” On this quiet winter Saturday, improve your soul by taking time to enjoy your leisure.
Tip #24: E-Clutter No More
Do you know what I mean when I say “E-clutter?” I bet you do! And I bet you’re starting to drown in it. So, what are the symptoms of E-clutter? Take a look at your desktop – the one on your computer. If it is littered with icons, shortcuts, saved files and more, that’s E-clutter. […]