When budgets are tight, we often ask ourselves: How can we do more with less? But this is a question we should consistently consider in everything we do. How can we achieve more with fewer resources? How can we optimise the investment of our time and money? How can we get the best bang for our buck?
There are many answers, but one principle that stands out is the KISS approach—Keep It Simple, Stupid. Simplicity is often the most efficient path to success.
For instance, when automating business processes, it’s more effective to focus on the 80% of common scenarios rather than getting caught up in the 20% of exceptions. Similarly, instead of waiting for a system to be perfect before implementation, start using and optimising it early. Perfection often slows progress, while incremental improvements drive results.
Another way to simplify is by adopting standard, out-of-the-box software solutions rather than customising them upfront. Tailoring software excessively not only increases costs but can also make systems harder to maintain and scale over time.
By keeping things simple, we build scalable and sound foundations that serve us well in the long run—and we meet the goal of doing more with less. Simplicity, adaptability, and optimisation are the cornerstones of efficiency and success.
