Comments for TimeBack Management http://timebackmanagement.com Working At The Intersection of Personal Productivity and Lean Manufacturing Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:35:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Why do we spend so much time putting out fires? by Il meglio della blogosfera lean #29 — Encob Blog http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/why-do-we-spend-so-much-time-putting-out-fires/comment-page-1/#comment-489 Il meglio della blogosfera lean #29 — Encob Blog Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:35:03 +0000 http://timebackmanagement.com/?p=754#comment-489 [...] Why do we spend so much time putting out fires? dal blog TimeBack Management di Dan Markowitz: Lavoro standard negli uffici e in tutte le altre attività di una organizzazione (traduzione automatica) [...] [...] Why do we spend so much time putting out fires? dal blog TimeBack Management di Dan Markowitz: Lavoro standard negli uffici e in tutte le altre attività di una organizzazione (traduzione automatica) [...]

]]> Comment on The cost of communication waste. by Dwight Frindt http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/the-cost-of-communication-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-483 Dwight Frindt Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:23:48 +0000 http://timebackmanagement.com/?p=757#comment-483 We find that what's being called behavioral waste (we prefer focusing on communication as that's what drives the behavior) is a function of the fear level in the group. The most fundamental element of a Lean Conversations paradigm is having an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect, and safety. To make that issue visible, address the fear. What's the proverbial rhinoceros in the corner that no one will talk about (we call that a "Real Issue...")? Address that one effectively within the group and the safety level starts going way up. We find that what’s being called behavioral waste (we prefer focusing on communication as that’s what drives the behavior) is a function of the fear level in the group. The most fundamental element of a Lean Conversations paradigm is having an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect, and safety. To make that issue visible, address the fear. What’s the proverbial rhinoceros in the corner that no one will talk about (we call that a “Real Issue…”)? Address that one effectively within the group and the safety level starts going way up.

]]> Comment on How we put a man on the moon without email by Shelby http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/how-we-put-a-man-on-the-moon-without-email/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Shelby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:38:16 +0000 #comment-481 Nice post. timebackmanagement.com deserves an award. Nice post. timebackmanagement.com deserves an award.

]]> Comment on The cost of communication waste. by Dan http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/the-cost-of-communication-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-474 Dan Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:20:47 +0000 http://timebackmanagement.com/?p=757#comment-474 Tim, Thanks for the comment. I think you're spot on when you say that the mindset or behavioral waste is the most crucial element. In my own work, I've noticed that it's terribly difficult to change the existing mindset. Perhaps it's because behavioral waste is invisible? That raises the question of how to make that waste visible. Any thoughts? Tim,

Thanks for the comment. I think you’re spot on when you say that the mindset or behavioral waste is the most crucial element. In my own work, I’ve noticed that it’s terribly difficult to change the existing mindset. Perhaps it’s because behavioral waste is invisible? That raises the question of how to make that waste visible. Any thoughts?

]]> Comment on The cost of communication waste. by Tim McMahon http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/the-cost-of-communication-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-472 Tim McMahon Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:12:36 +0000 http://timebackmanagement.com/?p=757#comment-472 Nice post. I wrote about some of Bob's work on Fat Behavior here: http://leanjourneytruenorth.blogspot.com/2009/06/no-fat-behavior-please.html I also experienced Bob's study of the infamous Wiremold rise and fall in the last decade culmaniting in a visit this week. The mindset or behavorial waste is the most critical element to supporting a culture of lean sustainability. Nice post. I wrote about some of Bob’s work on Fat Behavior here: http://leanjourneytruenorth.blogspot.com/2009/06/no-fat-behavior-please.html

I also experienced Bob’s study of the infamous Wiremold rise and fall in the last decade culmaniting in a visit this week. The mindset or behavorial waste is the most critical element to supporting a culture of lean sustainability.

]]> Comment on ABOUT by There Really is an Opportunity for Greater Productivity | 2130 Partners http://timebackmanagement.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-453 There Really is an Opportunity for Greater Productivity | 2130 Partners Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:14:08 +0000 http://wp.timebackmanagement.com/?page_id=196#comment-453 [...] recent blog post about “Lean Conversations” connected us to Dan Markowitz of  TimeBack Management  and provoked a great dialogue about increasing our own productivity and [...] [...] recent blog post about “Lean Conversations” connected us to Dan Markowitz of  TimeBack Management  and provoked a great dialogue about increasing our own productivity and [...]

]]> Comment on You Have Too Much Time On Your Hands. Really. by justin tv http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/you-have-too-much-time-on-your-hands-really/comment-page-1/#comment-346 justin tv Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:01:49 +0000 #comment-346 The advent of desktop publishing and the Internet also helped to exarcebate this problem. The advent of desktop publishing and the Internet also helped to exarcebate this problem.

]]> Comment on You Have Too Much Time On Your Hands. Really. by Ligtv izle http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/you-have-too-much-time-on-your-hands-really/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Ligtv izle Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:29:41 +0000 #comment-336 I agree that finding ways to be more efficient can certainly free up some time, but that’s usually advantageous only in salaried positions. I worked PT for a staffing company that figured out ways to squeeze its employees for EACH AND EVERY minute that he/she works. All that while, the management sat in their distant offices, barely working (because much of their work had been passed onto the workers – efficiently, ofcourse). At the end of the day, I’d go home EXHAUSTED because each and every minute of mine was filled with something or another. If I am damaging my peace of mind, health and exhausting my body and soul THAT MUCH (in the name of efficiency), then I better be compensated accordingly. $14/hr for a 5 hour day just does not cut it. That $70/day (less, after taxes) BARELY covers my in-state-tuition for ONE year from a University. Sure, I could add on another PT job that over-works me so I can survive, but that’s not a good solution. Workers are HUMAN BEINGS – with a soul, with potential & talents, with interests outside of earning a living. I agree that finding ways to be more efficient can certainly free up some time, but that’s usually advantageous only in salaried positions. I worked PT for a staffing company that figured out ways to squeeze its employees for EACH AND EVERY minute that he/she works. All that while, the management sat in their distant offices, barely working (because much of their work had been passed onto the workers – efficiently, ofcourse). At the end of the day, I’d go home EXHAUSTED because each and every minute of mine was filled with something or another. If I am damaging my peace of mind, health and exhausting my body and soul THAT MUCH (in the name of efficiency), then I better be compensated accordingly. $14/hr for a 5 hour day just does not cut it. That $70/day (less, after taxes) BARELY covers my in-state-tuition for ONE year from a University. Sure, I could add on another PT job that over-works me so I can survive, but that’s not a good solution. Workers are HUMAN BEINGS – with a soul, with potential & talents, with interests outside of earning a living.

]]> Comment on Getting off the fire truck. by willo http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/getting_off_the_fire_truck/comment-page-1/#comment-317 willo Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:41:52 +0000 http://wp.timebackmanagement.com/?p=627#comment-317 Dan, your new revamped site looks awesome! :) Dan, your new revamped site looks awesome! :)

]]> Comment on Getting off the fire truck. by Daniel Markovitz http://timebackmanagement.com/blog/getting_off_the_fire_truck/comment-page-1/#comment-311 Daniel Markovitz Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:45:21 +0000 http://wp.timebackmanagement.com/?p=627#comment-311 Timesheet Tracker: You're right: there must be a balance between regularly checking on the small stuff, and only attending to the major issues. Finding that sweet spot isn't easy, and I'd be loathe to provide some sort of pat answer. But I do know that *most* managers err -- significantly -- in the other direction, so that their days are filled with nothing but minutiae. Perhaps the key is to develop the problem solving capacity of the entire company, so that there are fewer fires to put out? Timesheet Tracker:

You’re right: there must be a balance between regularly checking on the small stuff, and only attending to the major issues. Finding that sweet spot isn’t easy, and I’d be loathe to provide some sort of pat answer. But I do know that *most* managers err — significantly — in the other direction, so that their days are filled with nothing but minutiae.

Perhaps the key is to develop the problem solving capacity of the entire company, so that there are fewer fires to put out?

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