Our Philosophy
KISS
There once was a CEO of a large corporation. Tens of thousands of people worked for his company. Through the years, this CEO became increasingly frustrated at how his employees were overcomplicating their jobs, greatly reducing their own productivity in the process.
This CEO was a great memo sender - a sound communicator who believed all his people should be kept informed. Upon reaching a significant level of frustration, he sat down and wrote a memo to all corporate employees. In this memo, he introduced the KISS principle - an acronym for Keep It Simple, Stupid. He wasn't being arrogant, nor did he intend to insult. He merely was clarifying the fact that the simple way of accomplishing almost any task was the best way. Keep it straightforward. Keep it uncluttered. Don't go off on tangents. We agree.
Common Sense
It seems to be disappearing - or are most of us just forcing it under cover? Common sense is a great nation builder. Without it, the USA wouldn't exist. Our founding fathers had it, knew about it, and used it prolifically. It is also a great company and people builder. Are you using common sense in your organization, or are you falling prey to glitz, buzz, and superficiality?
Seek common sense from your employees. Let them offer it up freely. The positive gains you will harvest from this approach will pleasantly surprise you.
Think Outside the Box
In the early days of the United States' missile development program, one of these massive units was being transported by flatbed truck. While attempting to drive under an overpass slowly, the flatbed and missile lodged firmly on the steel trusswork of the overpass. Little apparent damage was done, but the units would not budge.
Spectators gathered. Experts were summoned from around the region. The experts pondered what to do. Back the flatbed out? Disassemble the overpass? A young boy in the group of spectators tried repeatedly to get the attention of the experts. Finally, one of them crossly said to the boy, "What do you want?" In a small voice, the boy said, "You could let some of the air out of the flatbed tires, couldn't you?" Red-faced, the "experts" did so, and the missile was on its way unscathed.
Your organization has some of these "young boys" (and girls) who are able to think outside the box. Do you encourage them to do so and praise them for it?
Respect and Dignity
I grew up awhile back. I remember that time as one where respect and dignity were considered important, and they were practiced more widely than they are now.
Somehow, arrogance and rudeness have been allowed to gain a strong foothold today in our society and in our businesses.
Respect and dignity matter. Are you insisting on them in your organization?
Think about it.