Lean System Developer - How should I work to prove myself?

[michellemmm]

Re: How should i work to prove myself?

michellemmm, probably you did not understand the meaning of this phrase.

Sorry....Even intellectualizing (or Pseudo- intellectualizing) the bumper sticker message does not help!!!!! I hate these types of slogans…

It is as useful as:
Do It Right The First Time...or
Just Say No To Drugs...

Should I go on?

Many years ago, I worked for a company with management team transplanted from a different culture. The management were technically semi-competent, but lacked people skill....They made NO attempt to understand the new culture or learn the language. One of their projects focused on measuring the employees (not process) on a daily basis. They posted a paper on every work station, including the office workers and engineer. The paper had a picture of a bunch of grapes that looked like kindergarten kids' coloring book. Every time an employee was caught making a mistake, the supervisor or manager colored the grape red, otherwise green. Top management in this organization also initiated cost control and waste reduction.... Another project was to hire individuals to sit outside bathrooms and issue so many inches of toilet paper. They also measured average time people spent in the bathroom...Every other florecent light was turned off to save electricity....

I better stop!!!

Thanks to Jim and Wes for wonderful advice. You guys are the greatest!

There is a human development and nurturing aspect to quality that cannot be handled through numerical method or cause effect diagram or linear interpretation. Nurturing requires understanding, compassion, and experience in human interaction. Trust creates a conductive environment for improvement and as Jim and Wes mentioned, focus on a small project brings success and one success breathes prosperity. My approach is slightly different to start. I like to have a good birds-eye view or a map of a process and then focus.

 

[harry]

i am working in a company as a system developer about lean. sometime i dont know what to do. sometimes i am just walking around and thinking what can i do the only responsible about lean is me in the factory and i am a new employeed. Could you advise me some. i am feeling that ppl thinking about me "he is not working well". however i just dunno how to work
need advise.

(I am assuming that you have the necessary capability but are not having a handle of the situation.)

One of the ‘must have’ skills for any body wishing to move ahead is ‘communication’; the ability to interact with people at all levels. Interview your top level management and find out their views and concerns. Similarly talk to the lower level people. Bear in mind that whatever their views and concerns may be, they are not necessary the most serious (low hanging fruits) or where the real problem lies. While you are carrying out detail studies to identify areas for improvement, you may start to tackle problems of concerned to your management and lower levels. If both these two parties see quick results, you are going to get much better respect and cooperation from them later on.

 

[Ajit Basrur]

Re: How should i work to prove myself?

Sorry....Even intellectualizing (or Pseudo- intellectualizing) the bumper sticker message does not help!!!!! I hate these types of slogans…

You may hate it but its the reality of life. There is a saying that "Oppurtunity strikes only once" and if you miss that oppurtunity, its gone.

Thus I am the firm believer that apart from the hard work, some extra smartness is definitely required.

 

[Stijloor]

Re: How should i work to prove myself?

In an usual office environment, you have different types of people - like who work hard and harder and harder producing good results. But when it comes to rewards / promotion, some one else takes the credit. This may be because the hard working guys are so busy in working that they either do not take care who gets benefit or may be they are not vocal enough to express themselves.

In the USA it's called: "Company politics."

On the contrary, the smarter people are those, who should be able to get attracted and get visibility of the work they do. Smart people will work hard and try to get the credit themselves and not allow some one else to take the credit.

Success is rarely the result of smart people working hard. It is the result of:

• Having the right skill set.
• Yes! Being competent.
• Seeking out opportunities that get the attention of the "higher ups."
• Being at the right place at the right time (Luck!).
• Having the cooperation and support of others. (most critical factor!)

So, the OP has to prove himself by getting the focus / limelight

Partly true.

Stijloor.

 

[harry]

Here are some good ideas from a Rocket Scientist to manage your time better - How to set Priorities

 

[michellemmm]

Re: How should i work to prove myself?

You may hate it but its the reality of life. There is a saying that "Oppurtunity strikes only once" and if you miss that oppurtunity, its gone.

Thus I am the firm believer that apart from the hard work, some extra smartness is definitely required.

The statement of "opportunity strikes only once" is against the spirit of continual improvement. It is a wonderful jingle for 30 seconds radio and TV adverts...

Recognition of opportunities requires vision, positive attitude, trust and willingness to try.

As a seasoned manager, I trust people. I trust them to make mistakes and correct them by themselves. These are the opportunities that I extend to my people.

 

[seadelikur]

Re: How should i work to prove myself?

thank you for your interest and advices.i feel lucky because i found this forum and all of you. i will pay attention to your advices.

 

[ngkjrs]

Re: How should i work to prove myself?

all the best of your efforts!

thank you for starting such a thread. this would be useful to beginners

 

[TSRao]

i am working in a company as a system developer about lean. sometime i dont know what to do. sometimes i am just walking around and thinking what can i do the only responsible about lean is me in the factory and i am a new employeed. Could you advise me some. i am feeling that ppl thinking about me "he is not working well". however i just dunno how to work
need advise.

Dear Seadelikur,

First you should know the reason why you are recruited. No organisations recruit people to keep them idel. If your project is yet to be started, in the mean time you can read stuff related to your new project, discuss, debate and you will be ontrack by the time the project starts.

First we should be honest to our profession, show returns from your side to your employer by contributing.

Regards

T S Rao

 

[M Greenaway]

Well without trying to sound rude the question really is why were you employed, and how did you manage to land this job (and indeed why did you take it) ??

You openly admit that you have walked into a job and now dont know what to do ! I think you are doomed !