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Welcome to the What’s Next! Podcast. I’ve met so many brilliant people as I traveled the globe and have had some fascinating conversations that I’ve wished had been recorded so I could share them with you - this podcast was a way for me to recreate those moments and let you in on some fantastic insights. My current conversations center around one objective: what's next for companies and individuals as they look to innovate and grow. I hope these conversations inspire you as much as they have ...
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Productivity specialist Ed unveils the science behind different types of studies that transform raw data into powerful insights for businesses seeking to optimise their operations.
• Activity studies break processes into elemental detail, identifying best practices and opportunities for simplification
• Efficiency studies use rated activity sampling to categorise tasks as value-add, essential non-value add, or non-value add
• Role studies follow specialists throughout their shift to determine how effectively their time is used
• MTM studies break movements down to microscopic detail with predetermined time values, ideal for revealing small improvements
• The right study depends on client needs, existing process knowledge, and desired outcomes
• Successful studies require proper timing, representative sampling, inquisitive analysts, and thorough scoping
• Real productivity insights often come from the frontline colleagues themselves during observation
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Rethink Revealed (00:00:00)
2. Ed's Journey in Productivity (00:01:30)
3. QuickFire Questions (00:04:31)
4. Activity Studies Explained (00:05:44)
5. Efficiency Studies and RAS (00:08:05)
6. Role Studies and Day-in-the-Life Approach (00:10:51)
7. MTM Studies and Predetermined Time (00:12:28)
8. Choosing the Right Study Type (00:16:37)
9. Impact of Studies on Client Operations (00:19:58)
10. Top Three Tips for Successful Studies (00:24:19)
11. Episode Closing (00:26:28)
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