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2013: Four Paths to Lean Office Productivity: Can the Just-In-Time Concept Work for You? By Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro

from Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship · host Optimal Living Daily | Dan W.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2013: Laura Stack explores how the lean principle of Just-In-Time can be adapted to modern office work, helping professionals reduce wasted effort and focus only on what delivers real value. By rethinking recruiting, equipment, production, and distribution, she shows how flexibility and responsiveness can replace outdated “prepare in advance” habits. Applying these ideas can free up time and energy for higher-impact work that truly serves the end user. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/02/four-paths-to-lean-office-productivity-can-the-just-in-time-concept-work-for-you/ Quotes to ponder: “The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize.” “Rather than guess your user’s future needs, you provide goods and services ‘just in time’ as they’re needed.” “Rather than anticipating a demand and having something in the pipeline or waiting in the wings, you wait until someone expresses the need and quickly produce the goods based on prior preparation.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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