by SP Singh | Jul 27, 2024 | Continuous Improvement
What I did yesterday looks ordinary today. The artifacts I delivered a few weeks ago need updates, and there’s much room for improving our current processes, software, and tools. I am not one to settle for doing what we’ve always done. My commitment to...
by SP Singh | Feb 17, 2024 | Continuous Improvement
I am trying to control my mind to be more disciplined and limit distractions. So, I removed all social media apps from my phone. I committed to stop shopping online. It is working with limited success. I am realising that my brain actively looks for distractions....
by SP Singh | Jan 26, 2024 | Continuous Improvement
Weeds, pests, accidents, mess, garbage data, cyber-attacks, software bugs, change resistance, and office politics are part of life. They are unwanted, painful, and a sheer waste of energy. They happen to us like many other things in life (good and bad). Knowing this,...
by SP Singh | Jan 25, 2024 | Continuous Improvement
Ford has been manufacturing cars for over 100 years. They never claim that they have ultimately manufactured a perfect vehicle. Rolex may never release a perfect watch. Apple is likely to refine with minor changes and sell us more phones. Each new version of the...
by SP Singh | Dec 31, 2023 | Continuous Improvement
The New Year is merely another number in the counting of years. There is nothing new other than the new number representing the upcoming year. We have an opportunity to make the new year special by committing to making a difference in our personal and professional...
by SP Singh | Nov 26, 2023 | Continuous Improvement
Little improvements are capable of making a big difference! Little improvements are awesome. They are quick, relatively easy to implement, and do not cost much. Still, they have the potential to make a big difference. For example, a firm handshake, eye contact, and...
by SP Singh | Aug 3, 2023 | Continuous Improvement
During business process mapping, we identify various issues in the process. These issues can be due to bottlenecks, business systems limitations, or lack of training. Many times the Business stakeholders know the solutions to the issues too. As a few of the solutions...
by SP Singh | Jun 24, 2023 | Continuous Improvement
One of the easiest ways to kill continuous improvement is by asking our team – Don’t give me problems; give me solutions. Some are wired to find problems, while others are skilled in developing innovative solutions. So, often it is counterproductive to expect our team...
by SP Singh | May 16, 2023 | Continuous Improvement
Disease, confusion, lethargy, and other negative forces are continually working to make our bodies, societies, and organisations weaker and dysfunctional, only to push us backwards.We will automatically regress if we do not consistently push forwards with positive...
by SP Singh | Apr 20, 2023 | Continuous Improvement
Idioms like “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and “don’t rock the boat” are so commonly used in business. They convey the idea that if things are functioning adequately, then do not interfere with them. On the surface, this...