Journal
Work Ethics
If it’s worth doing it, it’s worth doing it right the first time.
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What are your personal examples?
Just when you think you are good, make it better!
Getting Things Done: Mise En Place
What is Mise En Place? Put in place!
Communication and Organization
Slow down to speed up?
Please listen or read it here: http :// www.npr.org/2015/01/02/374511095/how-organizing-like-a-chef-can-help-you
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Close your eyes and listen to this radio podcast on mise en place. (Click on the Kitchen Confidential picture in presentation mode) Read the script or replay the podcast if necessary. What do you learn from this reporting?
Meaning of Being Exact and the Pursuit of Excellence
Importance of being exact: My GE refrigerator didn’t fit!
Pursuit of perfection: Japanese Metro, Lexus
Imagine yourself standing on the springboard and jumping into the dry pool 10 meters below, knowing that water will flow and fill the pool before you hit the bottom…
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What are your personal examples?
Just when you think you are good, make it better!
Meaning of Being Exact and the Pursuit of Excellence: GE
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GE says that this fridge fits the 36” openings with ¼” clearance. The spec sheet says that the width is between 35 1/2” and 35 7/8” but it did NOT fit into my 36” kitchen opening! Do you have similar experiences? What can be done at factory?
Meaning of Being Exact and the Pursuit of Excellence: Japan
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What are your personal examples? The Lexus commercial first aired in 1992 launched it into the luxury brand category!