The common acronym KISS has been around for decades. While general definitions say it stands for “Keep it simple, stupid,” I’ve one ahead and modified it to be a little more positive by saying “Keep it simple, sweetheart!” The KISS method, while it shouldn’t be used all the time, every time, definitely has its place in each and every business model. Where can you use the KISS method in your company?
In the board room
So many company meetings start out with grand intentions and end hours later with little accomplished. KISS long meetings goodbye! Make an itinerary and stick to it. Never tackle more than five issues each meeting. Allot a certain amount of time to talk about each topic. When time is up, the topic discussion is as well.
In the break room
It’s easy to start catering to everyone’s taste in the break room. Some folks want coffee, others want tea, still others want energy drinks. Some people could care less about drinks and want snacks. You can end up wasting a lot of money by trying to please everyone. KISS break room mayhem goodbye. Offer the basics: coffee, cream, sugar, tea and water. If someone wants something else, they can bring it themselves.
On the next big project
It’s easy to get bogged down in details when you start a new project, but then you’ll never focus on the big picture. Start your next project with a KISS. List the top 3-5 goals you want to achieve with this project. Don’t start with the details; start with the simple big picture.
Kissing on the job will get you into some serious trouble, but if you start KISSing on the job, you just might see an increase in productivity and quality work.
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