Step
away
from
your
work
What were you working on? Designing a logo? Debugging code? Writing an email? Unless I made a lucky guess, I have no idea. If I don’t know what your work is, how can I tell you a better way to do it? There is no universal way to improve how we work, but I can help you find a better way that’s right for you. You’ve already taken the first step.
Have you ever felt frustrated, stressed, bored, or unhappy while working? These are all potential areas of improvement, but we’re often too busy to do anything about it. To improve your work you need to spend some time away from your work. Instead of responding to a problem each time it occurs, make a change to the way you work to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Find a better way.
What is “A Better Way”?
A faster way or a cheaper way is easier to quantify, but “a better way” is not just about improving productivity. It could be less tedious or more fulfilling. It may produce something with greater value. It might be less risky, more reliable, or easier to remember and communicate to others. Many factors will contribute, but whether a new way is “better” depends on what’s important to you.
“Better” vs. “Best”
Looking only for the “best” way can be discouraging as these improvements are often costly. “Better” is any change that can make a difference. It’s a step in the right direction and it may free up time for more changes in the future. No particular improvement should be an end goal as there will always be a better way.
Finding a Better Way
There are many systems out there that promise to improve your work. Some are found in books, videos, and podcasts, while others are built into software or hardware. Each one might provide a powerful solution, but how will you find the right system for you?
Hire Me
This is probably a good point to mention that I do consulting. I have helped directors, producers, artists, and accountants all find systems to improve their work. By working with your team I could help you too.
A consultation would provide a significant boost, but in order to maintain a momentum of continuous improvement you will need to look for a better way to do on your own. This is why I created a Framework to help you analyze how you do what you do, your workflows. You can then write your own standards and find systems to support them so you can make improvements that will last.
- Ryan Lintott
- 2019-01-31
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