Constant Change

Dynamic Laws

Mind Metrics

Analyze + Strategize = Realize
Our methodology is a major part of our philosophy. The pieces of any problem, large or small, can be broken down into these phases. The pieces can be analyzed, both separately, and as part of a whole. Then, by thinking of ways to improve, or recombine these pieces, it is possible to come up with better ways of solving the problem. Coming up with a solution that answers more of the pieces; solves the problem itself and not merely a symptom of the problem; and produces an effective implementation strategy, is the way to realize a gain, not just a fix, in your solution.

Constant Change
Heeding the old rule, "the only true constant is change," it is important to realize that any solution is only temporary. By designing solutions that are meant to be reviewed, updated, changed, or eliminated, you can prevent many solutions from gaining a life of their own. Once a solution has a life of it's own, it gets done because it has always been done that way. No one ever questions why, or seeks to improve it, it just is. So designing in expiration, or recurring review dates, requires an organization constantly look for better answers, and new ways to evolve.

Dynamic Laws
An extension to constant change is dynamic laws. Dynamic Laws are not enforced to the letter. Rather they are standards, or guidelines, that are used to help people make decisions that are in line with departmental, and company goals. If everyone is allowed to go their own direction, total chaos quickly ensues. What dynamic laws do is provide a branded and consistent feel to those inside the organization, as well as others it interacts with. Similar to the constant need for change, these laws are meant to be reviewed and updated as better law and methods come along. Dynamic Laws empower people to bend the rules as they need to, to work effectively while maintaining corporate integrity. The new methods need to be shared, and the law updated, or chaos will quickly find its way back into control.

Mind Metrics
When it comes time to put together a solution, there are a number of factors that need to be kept in mind. These factors also need to be measured when you have your solution in place. These factors include, but should not be limited to:

• Scalability - Can the solution be applied with minimal alteration to a small group as well as to a large group?
• Uniformity - If your solution has multiple facets, can they be seen as a collective whole, or are they each a solitary fix?
• Modularity - In the multifaceted solution, can each piece be improved, replaced, or eliminated, with minor impact on the whole?
• Usability - Once someone is familiar with the new process, or rule, can they work with it, without it adding significantly to their workload, or contribution?
• Trainability - Does the solution have a quick learning curve, or will people have to retain many rules and interactions in their heads?
• Productivity - Does the solution provide for overall productivity gain? It may shift some responsibility, but should reduce work, and workflow, not increase it.
• Stability - Is there inherent opposition, or indecisiveness in the solution? Will the solution stand on its own without constant "pushing."
• Integration - Along with uniformity, does your solution fit into the corporate philosophy, or is it uniform in itself, but not to the whole?
• Collaborative Utility - Organizations are alive and moving, can your solution allow for mixed use, or are there rigid rules, and directions?

In each unique situation there may be more, or less factors, but keeping a matrix of measures will help the solution be more Scalable, Unifor....