31 March 2023

Systems are way to define your activities (processes) so process out comes are predictable, with minimal variation.

First, by understanding the problem and its cause, and then, and only then systematically implement solution(s). Note: A show of 'best efforts' also appears to get in the way of even the most simple and effective systems.

Though when variation (the un-expected) does happen, (which it always does) outside your acceptable limits, there are also consistent processes for those occurrences. Rather than seemingly rushed and urgent (but usually not important) solutions, in an environment resulting from finger pointing instilling fear and blame, link "94% of corporation issues & successes exist because of its processes, 6% because of its people", for which public service and governments are renowned for.

Consider proven processes to resolve issues.  First by understanding the problem and its cause, and then, and only then systematically implement solution(s). Note: A show of 'best efforts' also appears to get in the way of even the most simple and effective systems.

To differentiate:

Process immaturity -

- Processes undefined.

- Choices (usually the wrong ones) are made without thought and reliant on 'best efforts'

- Decisions based on "we have always done it this way"  (rather than looking at the complete picture)

- Time wasted in back peddling and correcting mistakes (firefighting)

- Employees asking Supervisors & management about even basic process steps.

Process maturity -

- Conscious efforts and choices are made to follow defined processes.

- A sense of responsibility and freedom to choose actions taken with an awareness of things which can go wrong.

- As activity processes are standardised, it becomes almost impossible for mistakes to be made.

- There is a sense of outcomes predictability as everyone is following the same activity processes.

- Supervisor discretionary time is more focused toward strategy, thinking, establishing effective processes and managing risks 

14 February 2025

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Fascinating watching the 2024 Olympics. The best international athletes aspiring to competing aspiring to the motto, Faster Higher, Stronger, “Citius, Altius , Fortius”, motto from 1894 with added “Together” from 1994.   

Qualification

The qualified competitors from each country are selected from previous national and or international competitions. The best national competitors usually well recognised for their respective sports 

Qualification is usually through a series of many events establishin

To recognise they are the fastest highest and strongest in from all others selected in their country. That is proven. Though may be for those 'just' qualifying. They may have had a good 

Though as we always known in Sport, the competition involves effective  preparation, physical and mental strength and also an element of luck - lucky for some unlucky for others (though it is true, lucky causes are not usually measured)

ideally is it preferred , preparation strength will also way the element of luck though some time tis cannot be so

if we are truly to decide as the motto the highest stronger we ..