management

Overproduction, out of the seven, is the waste that we not only do most often, but think that we’re doing the right thing when we’re doing it. Doing wrong is easier when you think it’s right. So, what is it about producing more than we need right now that appeals to the business mindset?

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I’ve previously introduced the concept of the 7 Wastes. We’ll go through each of them in turn, starting with the worst of them all – overproduction. Why is it so bad? And, if it is, why do we keep doing it?

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The basic fundamentals of business is more value and less waste. Increase the value you’re providing to your customers while decreasing the waste in your operation, and you’ll be headed in the right direction. Everything else really does fall in line at that hinge-point. So, there are 3 things we should be measuring in our…

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We all should have some things at that level of clear-cut, uncompromising principle. But, is every hill worth dying on? Or are we to compromise? Here’s a framework I hold in the back of my mind in order to keep my sanity. The Impasse-able Framework.

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In the last episode I mentioned where to start looking when you’re wanting to grow your sales volume but aren’t. This time I want to take the inverse of that question, and discuss when you’re busy with a ton of orders you are not interested in, and it’s overwhelming you to exhaustion.

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The way a business owner ought to be in control of his entire business, so should he be in control of it’s size. Having your business volume get away from you – whether that means your business is smaller or bigger than you would like it to be – is a problem that is too…

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Your vision might include a well-ordered operation, with clear instructions at all levels, and systemic, well-timed, interconnected processes. But nearly all businesses experience volatility. In response, we can either nourish more chaos, or we can cultivate order.

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Identifying a purpose is a good and necessary pursuit. As long as your purpose is not disconnected from your practice. But is the work itself that your business does connected to your business purpose? Or is it a means to an end to an irrelevant vision?

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Getting back to the role framework for the organizational structure, we discuss the role of the Leader, who spends his time in the world of the Future.

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Not everybody means the same thing when they say “leader”. I use the word “leader” in a much more narrow and specific way than some other people do. Because of that, I believe that not every needs to aspire to the role of a leader. And that is perfectly okay.

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