ReThink Revealed - Ep4. Measure What Matters: The Techniques Powering ReThink’s Insights - Ed

Send us Fan MailProductivity specialist Ed unveils the science behind different types of studies that transform raw data into powerful insights for businesses seeking to optimise their operations.• Activity studies break processes into elemental detail, identifying best practices and opportunities for simplification• Efficiency studies use rated activity sampling to categorise tasks as value-add, essential non-value add, or non-value add• Role studies follow specialists throughout their shift to determine how effectively their time is used• MTM studies break movements down to microscopic detail with predetermined time values, ideal for revealing small improvements• The right study depends on client needs, existing process knowledge, and desired outcomes• Successful studies require proper timing, representative sampling, inquisitive analysts, and thorough scoping• Real productivity insights often come from the frontline colleagues themselves during observation #theproductivityexpertsRegister for the 2026 Productivity ForumDownload a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail ReportConnect to Simon on LinkedInFollow ReThink on LinkedIn