To map your business processes, start with a big sheet of paper and some Post-it notes. Tape the paper to the wall. Stick the notes on the paper and draw lines connecting the steps in the order you perform them. Find wasted time by looking for steps that add no value, that are duplicated, or that can be combined. Opportunities to save time are painfully obvious once you start looking for them.
Many operations are in such deplorable condition that there's plenty of low-hanging fruit to pick.
No matter how many hours your business may have wasted today, the most critical time wasted is the time between now and when you start looking for ways to save time. A time management strategy will enable you to fuel new product development and new technology. All rights reserved. Click here for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy applicable to this site. For sponsorship and advertising information, click here.