John Rampton wrote this article about how focusing on one thing at a time is a very good start to your productivity.
If you’ve recently launched a startup, author is sure that you’ve heard a lot about being “lean.” This article is not about the methodology popularized by the likes of Eric Ries. It is actually about the term and concept of “lean” that was originally developed by Toyota executive Taiichi Ohno during the reconstruction period in Japan following World War II.
The article captures:
- The lean principles from a Toyota exec
- Applying “lean” to productivity in startups
- Improve your workplace using the five principles of lean
- Value, Value stream, Flow, Pull, Perfection
- Use the concept of 5S to get yourself organized
- Standardize your work to become more efficient
… and much more in this eyes opening article. We liked:
Start by keeping a time log to see when you’re most productive and how you’re spending your time. You may notice that you’re most productive in the mornings. If so, that’s when you should work on your most important task.
One way you can improve flow in your startup is by focusing on one thing at a time. Great read!
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