About a month back I had the chance to talk with one of the leading strength and conditioning coaches in the country – this guy is one of the best of the best. He made a real interesting point – all of his training sessions are built around intense, game-like conditions. Rarely does a workout last more than an hour. If an athlete can accomplish it in 60 minutes, then don’t allow them to take 90 minutes to do it. If I had to guess, I would imagine his opinion is in the majority for those in his field.
Makes me think a bit about corporate America today – it has been my experience, particularly in large organizations with many layers, that there tends to be a lot of “getting ready to get ready” – good quote from an old boss.
How many individuals look at their Outlook calendar and the day is covered with meetings and conference calls and by the end of the week you wonder what have you really accomplished. You were no doubt very, very busy – but what did you accomplish?
How many of those calls and meetings could have been accomplished in a fraction of the time they took? How many emails did you read that you were “CC”d on that really did not pertain to you at all, but you were obligated to read none the less? You get where I am going….
Don’t get me wrong, I am not a Six-Sigma or Lean Organization expert, but my sense is that with a few minor tweaks here and there, you can really pick up productivity. In the process, you may upset some of your friends that love to pontificate, but just consider that a friendly by-product!
Happy Thanksgiving to you….
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