News Flash September 2008

In this news flash:

  • Did you know
  • Links
  • Recommended Books
  • And you?



Did you know
“It’s not the strongest of species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most adaptable to change”
Charles Darwin

Breakdowns in a company’s management system, not managers’ lack of ability or effort, are what cause a company’s underperformance.
Kaplan & Norton, Harvard Business Review January 2008
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There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.
Peter F. Drucker

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Links
There is a growing awareness amongst people and companies on the importance of transparent processes, procedures and business rules. Please find below a selection of websites which give another view on processes.

The Process Ninja: The World's first process improvement video blog.
www.theprocessninja.com

YouTube. Probably not the first website you would consider when talking about processes. But to have some interesting views and sometimes hilarious videos, check www.youtube.com an search for for example ‘processes’ or ‘procedures’

Do you use Microsoft Visio to map your processes? Check out the Visio Toolbox website for some extensive background information: www.visiotoolbox.com

Books
We have already read it more than once, but each time it is pleasure to read: “Screw it, let’s do it” by Richard Branson, revealing the lessons that have helped Richard Branson through his business and personal life and become inspired to make a difference in your everyday life.

Want to have more time for things you love to do? At Mavim Australia we love this book, because it is all about Feel good, work smart! In The 4-hour Work Week, Ferriss explores the epidemic of information, abuse and addiction that has left us overwhelmed and confused, and poorer for it, and asks us to rethink our lives. Ferriss is convinced that we can lead a rich life by working only 4 hours a week, freeing up the rest of our time to spend it living the lives we want.

And you?
Time flies, and we haven’t always been able to keep in touch with all of you. We would appreciate it if you could take a minute to let us know what you have been up to in the meantime!
Maybe you could share some inspiring information with us on how you ‘Feel good, work smart’?
Share it with us! Send us an email The best ideas will be bundled in the next News Flash.

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