Simplified Organization
In order to stay sane and organized during this busy time of year, you may need to make a few changes in order to cut down on stress and increase the enjoyment level. A busy speaking schedule has prompted me …
Read More
Waste of Inventory – 4 things you might have too much of
More than sixty years ago, Toyota began identifying the Seven Areas of Waste in their manufacturing plants and eventually offices. The wastes of Defects, Inventory, Processing, Waiting, Motion, Transportation, and Overproduction have proven to be areas to pay attention to. …
Read More
Standardizing to get Things Done Right
Some would agree that the first three steps of Lean Office 5S are the easiest. Sort and purge the contents of your office. Straighten by putting things away in designated areas. And then Sweep – keep the area clean. In …
Read More
Your inbox isn’t the only place to free up space
Depending on the size of your corporate mailbox limit, you may or may not get regular hate mail from your IT department, threatening to shut you down unless you free up some space. People often feel their only choice is …
Read More
How Lean Office principles can help if you’re hit by a bus
Before computers and voicemail became a staple of every person’s desk, cross-training occurred so that all jobs/tasks would be covered when individuals took vacation and personal time off. But technology has changed that and cross-training is often overlooked within organizations. …
Read More
Waste of Motion – The Email Nagging Toddler
Most people have experienced a toddler coming up to them, pulling on their pant leg or trying desperately to get their attention. They are usually quite persistent and don’t give up until you completely stop what you’re doing and give …
Read More
8 things that affect your daily productivity
While technology can be helpful in increasing your productivity, there are non-techie things you can do every day to help you get more done. Here are 8 things to consider. 1. Watch what you eat: Eat a high-protein breakfast. The …
Read More
Same Old. Same Old. Breaking the habit of Over Processing
It has been said that nothing kills creativity more than tradition. We do things because we’ve always done them. In the office we often complete processes in the same way they’ve always been done without thinking about their effectiveness. This …
Read More
The Power of 20 Minutes
How often haven’t we looked at the clock, only to think to ourselves, “If only I had a little more time?” We’ve all been there. Wanting more time for a variety of tasks and reasons. And yet, time is a …
Read More