Simplify (one word says it all)
by Danny Summers
simplify [sim-pluh-fahy]
verb (used with object), sim·pli·fied, sim·pli·fy·ing.
• to make less complex or complicated; make plainer or easier
It is a very basic, two syllable word but the process of simplifying something is not always easy. Building on what I started at the top of this GROUPtalk (One-Man-Band), I want to share some thoughts on this challenge. For many of our centers today the above graphic could easily represent a flow-chart of operations. Adding complexities throughout time just piles on layers of things to do. These are things you most likely feel are important and are "must-do's. At the same time the graphic also could represent your job responsibilities.
If you are an owner or manager, you have the power and ability to change this picture. Some months back I reminded you of the ultimate "Gatekeeper" and I showed you a picture. Do you remember who is was? It was The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz. Remember anyone wanting to enter Oz had to come through him. That's the position I see many of our center's owners or managers in today. This has to change. It is called Team-Building and Delegation!
Some months back I reminded you of the ultimate "Gatekeeper" and I showed you a picture. Do you remember who is was? It's The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz. Remember anyone wanting to enter Oz had to come through him. That's the position I see many of our center's owners or managers in today. This has to change. It is called Team-Building and Delegation! (enter John Kennedy)
John Kennedy has a great program that we will feature at The Fall Event 2019 he calls "Survival at the Speed of Life." It will be a MUST-experience to help you simplify. Watch for details in upcoming GROUPtalks.
We are really wanting to look at things from an objective position. The old saying "you can see the forest for the trees" is often true and moving yourself to a quiet space, away from your day-to-day environment is important to begin this assessment or prioritizing. Simplifying is taking the complex thread and reducing it to a basic work flow, one that is easier for you, your staff, and maybe even your customers can better understand and appreciate! Odds are if your customers better understand it, your bottom line will realize it too... and the light bulb will turn on! I challenge you...
Today: take a few minutes to get away form your normal work to consider how to Simplify. It can be your job, your work, your center, your center's products and services, your staff training, and the list of possibilities goes on and on. But I guarantee the time you devote to this process can yield many times more in results... while making your life easier!
If you begin this process today, let me know.
If you want to discuss this process, let me know.
I look forward to hearing about (and seeing) your progress!