I know I usually do post it note thoughts on Fridays but I knew it would be best to start the week with this rather than end with this idea.
Sometimes we are just busy doing.
Everything gets done and we check it all off our list. Then we move on to the next task, or stage of the day. Stopping motion may seem like a waste of time but… when’s the last time you stopped and thought before starting a task that has become habit?
Rethinking leads to better processes and better innovation. If we just do things the way we’ve always done them… how do we know it’s the best way to do them.
Could we save time in this process?
Could we save money…?
Is there any way to “kill two birds…”?
Is there new/more/better information about this task that could help us?
If I got a new perspective or a fresh set of eyes…?
Just like no person is perfect- no process is perfect. Be open to changing things around for the better. Believe me, your boss or manager will thank you for it. And so will your future you.