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E213 | What Gets in the Way of Operational Efficiency

Release Date: 01/28/2025

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E213 | What Gets in the Way of Operational Efficiency

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What are some strategies businesses can implement to minimize the time spent searching for information? How can visionary leaders balance their innovative ideas with the need for implementation and maintaining focus on current projects? In this insightful episode, I am joined by Jessica Maine to dive deep into the intricacies of achieving operational efficiency. We talk about the importance of identifying and eliminating waste within a business, especially in small service-based businesses. I explain the ten critical areas of waste such as unnecessary complexity, incomplete work, and...

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In this insightful episode, I am joined by Jessica Maine to dive deep into the intricacies of achieving operational efficiency. We talk about the importance of identifying and eliminating waste within a business, especially in small service-based businesses. I explain the ten critical areas of waste such as unnecessary complexity, incomplete work, and searching, which can drain time, money, and energy if not addressed properly.

Together, we discuss real-world examples and practical steps for managing resources better, reducing delays, and maintaining high-quality work. We share the importance of constant evaluation and optimization to preserve the effectiveness of a business. Throughout the episode, we emphasize understanding and minimizing knowledge depreciation, highlighting the significance of timely refreshes in your content and the importance of avoiding fragmentation within business elements.

Tune in to learn how to create a streamlined, productive, and profitable business environment!

"Delays are expensive. Delays are costly. They delay value for your client. They delay revenue for your business."

-- Jessica Maine

In this episode, we explore:

Operational Efficiency
Ten Areas of Waste
Examples and Specific Cases
The impact of Delays

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