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Simple Steps to Solving a Problem in organisation set up to help boost your effectiveness, productivity and catch and red flag before they hit. 1. Identifying the problem- What is the problem, what should be achand how to achieve 2. Evaluate the problem- understanding all angles of the problem. what, who, when, where and how to achieve solution quicand effectively 3. use of data to back up your solution 4. communicate your plan of action to your team 5. Develop and test solutions- evaluating cost and time for the results 6. Improve the solution- continuously improving solutions

What's better for a team? 1 tool that does 5 things adequately or 5 tools that do 1 thing at a best-in-class rate? It's not a straightforward answer unfortunately. Here's what I mean. If you're a rapidly growing company with money to burn, perhaps the results you will get from paying for 5 individual tools will outweigh the cost. Meanwhile, a smaller, slower growing organization may be able to use the limited feature set of the individual tool more appropriately than it's large counterpart. Ultimately what I want you to leave this post with is that there is no one-tool-fits-all. It's why I'm an advocate for consistent, frequent tech audits. They're simple but effective ways to understand if you're tools are still matching your goals or if you've outgrown them and need an overhaul.

Let’s talk about the power of high-probability predictability in an unpredictable world! In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to predict outcomes can be a game changer for professionals across industries. Especially for our rockstar service technicians and our Team!!  These amazing folks aren’t just fixing things; they’re like fortune tellers with tools!    By anticipating customer needs and spotting potential hiccups before they happen, they keep everything running smoothly.     Smart Follow-Ups: Our Team tracks past orders and proactively reach out for annual services—keeping our clients ahead of the game! Risk Busters: By anticipating challenges, they swoop in to save the day and keep our clients happy (and their equipment humming). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: When everyone knows what’s coming, we can collaborate like a well-oiled machine—high fives all around!    There aren’t many things we can control, so let’s make predictability our superpower in this unpredictable world!  What an amazing team!

If your team can’t work efficiently, that’s on you. ➖ Weak systems, ➖ Lack of training, and ➖ Broken workflows create bottlenecks. Imagine how much more they could accomplish with tools that actually work. A disengaged, frustrated team can’t give you their best. Fixing these issues boosts.. ➕ Productivity ➕ Confidence ➕ Morale You’re responsible for removing those obstacles. Which software(s) have you seen the largest increase in efficiency? ⤵

Good morning, Team. Today, I want to talk about the importance of inspecting subcontractors’ inspectors and their work. It’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming that everything is safe just because a green tag is attached or a box is checked. However, relying solely on these indicators without verifying the inspection process can lead to overlooked hazards. Before Accepting a Green Tag: Verify the Inspector’s Work: Don’t assume the green tag means the inspection was done thoroughly. Double-check their findings to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Review the Documentation: Ensure that proper inspection logs and reports are provided and align with the project's requirements. A missing or incomplete report is a red flag. Communicate Expectations: Clarify with subcontractors and their inspectors that safety is non-negotiable, and proper inspections are essential. During Verification: Inspect the Inspectors: Observe how the inspection is performed. Are they checking all the critical components, or are they cutting corners? Cross-Check Key Safety Items: Ensure that important safety systems or equipment are functioning as intended, regardless of the tag or label. Identify Gaps: If something feels off or isn’t documented, don’t hesitate to escalate the issue. It’s better to ask questions now than deal with consequences later. If there are discrepancies: Contact the subcontractor to fix their work. Even if it’s a bolt, that was their job to complete. Remember: A green tag does not guarantee safety. It is your responsibility to verify that inspections are done properly, and hazards are addressed before proceeding with work. Trust but verify every step of the way. P.S.: Always prioritize a culture of accountability. Hold subcontractors and their inspectors to the same high standards that we set for ourselves. “Safety Takes Time, so Take the Time for Safety”   Stay Safe,   Dwayne Smith, CSP

It’s a brave new world out there, and hybrid working is becoming the norm. With so many changes to our teams and working practices, facing an uncertain future in an increasingly digital age, learning to utilise automation to your benefit could be a great tool in your efficiency kit. Automating some of your working tasks can speed up the execution of tasks and reduce mistakes from human error, particularly due to repetition. When formulaic, repetitive tasks are in question, automation could be the perfect answer to honing an effective team. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBpYgih9

It’s a brave new world out there, and hybrid working is becoming the norm. With so many changes to our teams and working practices, facing an uncertain future in an increasingly digital age, learning to utilise automation to your benefit could be a great tool in your efficiency kit. Automating some of your working tasks can speed up the execution of tasks and reduce mistakes from human error, particularly due to repetition. When formulaic, repetitive tasks are in question, automation could be the perfect answer to honing an effective team. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eP-aq5pi

Technical Dept what is it & do you know how do spot this at your company? Did your company’s software system once seem sleek and nimble? But now it resembles a tangled web of shortcuts, patches, and workarounds. Welcome to the realm of technical debt. It’s a silent saboteur that accumulates over time, threatening your efficiency. 8 things to tackle technical debt: 1 - Identify 2 - Integrate into your Workflow 3 - Educate and Train Your Team 4 - Improve Documentation 5 - Do a regular Update and clean-up 6 - Optimize 7 - Manage Dependencies 8 - Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement Something to ask your current IT provider! It so important to work with an IT Provider That Thinks Proactively. Our technology team takes a proactive and long-term approach. We do things right the first time and don’t take shortcuts. This reduces the risk of accumulating technical debt. Contact us today to schedule a chat about enhancing your IT systems.

This is my clients biggest worry… But Oshri what happens if there is an emergency and you are not reachable? My answer is always the same: “If you need my involvement during an emergency, please fire me immidiately because I didn’t do my job. I will train your team, give them the tools, setup the processes so that they can and will deal with any issue that arises on their own” I build resilience in tech orgs, if they need their hands healthy during an emergency, we have much bigger problems to deal with. Usually this answer is very satisfactory and we move forward :-)

New Team on Exclerate and It has been a new experience on the team Solomon Ogbonna! New methods to learn and lots of inputs provided on how the data wire frame was supposed to be done. 1. Learnt a new methodology of keeping myself committed towards doing something as promised on the new team. 2. Since the team already started working on the data and had completed the phase 2 there has been an Amazing surprise that the team members come up to you and just start giving you more points as to what has to be done. 3. My traditional way of learning has always been writing over a book and Paper ( as they say the old school habit). 4. My Tech knowledge has been improving over the days, with Collaboration. Now I understand the importance of Collaborating. It helps you to think better than what you think as an Individual. 5. Hopefully I get to a point where my Data Wire Frame gets completed soon. Team success is my success too!