The Detour That Saved Our Project (and How It Can Help You Too!)

Let me tell you about a time I learned a valuable lesson the hard way during a reengineering project. I dove right in, excited to tackle the inefficiencies I saw. But here's the thing: I skipped a crucial step – mapping all the data flows.

It felt like a waste of time at first. Who wants to slow down to draw a bunch of arrows when there's streamlining to be done? But guess what? That detailed view ended up being a game-changer.

By taking the time to map everything out, we uncovered hidden connections between seemingly separate processes. This allowed us to streamline them together, leading to a significant reduction in processing time. In the end, the extra effort upfront on mapping paid off big time in terms of overall effectiveness.

Think about it like this: you're on a road trip and see a detour sign. It might seem faster to just stay on the main road. But what if that detour leads to a hidden shortcut that saves you hours in the long run? The initial "slowdown" is worth the efficiency gains later on.

So, the next time you're tackling a project, don't underestimate the power of taking a step back to map things out. That upfront investment of time can lead to major breakthroughs down the road.

Your Personal Business Coach, out.

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