The first pillar is Knowledge.
We simply don’t know enough about computers and don’t spend enough time learning. Workers on the floor of a factory learn just by watching each other work a process. That isn’t possible for us working on a computer. We are smart if see a better way will do it. The more we know the better our processes will be!
Try to recall a time when you saw someone do something on a computer that you hadn’t seen done before. It was an improvement from what you were currently doing. Most likely you said something like “OOO I wish I would have known that!” and then quietly regret how much time you wasted in the past.
This event although revealing conflicting emotions needs to happen as often and frequently as possible!
Knowledge
The first pillar is Knowledge.
We simply don’t know enough about computers and don’t spend enough time learning. Workers on the floor of a factory learn just by watching each other work a process. That isn’t possible for us working on a computer. We are smart if see a better way will do it. The more we know the better our processes will be!
Try to recall a time when you saw someone do something on a computer that you hadn’t seen done before. It was an improvement from what you were currently doing. Most likely you said something like “OOO I wish I would have known that!” and then quietly regret how much time you wasted in the past.
This event although revealing conflicting emotions needs to happen as often and frequently as possible!
Standardization
The second pillar is Standardization.
This is the most important part of improvement when it comes to working on a computer. A computer exposes how inconsistent we are and with Lean that is a problem.
A process is only visible to the user of the computer. To be on the same page you have to bring everyone together to standardize a process and then keep each individual accountable. This will be time consuming but can create some of those OOO learning moments I mentioned before.
Standardization
The second pillar is Standardization.
This is the most important part of improvement when it comes to working on a computer. A computer exposes how inconsistent we are and with Lean that is a problem.
A process is only visible to the user of the computer. To be on the same page you have to bring everyone together to standardize a process and then keep each individual accountable. This will be time consuming but can create some of those OOO learning moments I mentioned before.
Short Term Thinking
The third and final pillar is Short Term Thinking.
When completing a task on a computer it is easy to fall into the mindset to sacrifice tomorrow for today. We just want to get something done as quickly as possible. This leaves us with nothing to improve upon for tomorrow.
It is easy to create waste on a computer which gives the impression that no one is impacted by it. But the customer is impacted by non-value actions in a process and will continue to be unless you eliminate it!
Short Term Thinking
The third and final pillar is Short Term Thinking.
When completing a task on a computer it is easy to fall into the mindset to sacrifice tomorrow for today. We just want to get something done as quickly as possible. This leaves us with nothing to improve upon for tomorrow.
It is easy to create waste on a computer which gives the impression that no one is impacted by it. But the customer is impacted by non-value actions in a process and will continue to be unless you eliminate it!
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In regards to Word Create Outlook Email with Selected Text | VBA Macro #29
This is so perfect!
Thank you so much!
At my job, we recently switched over to Office 365.
Previously we had an email template that we could fill out (using field codes [select all+F9]) but that is no longer available in Office 365, as only Word has the Field Code capability now.
I was trying to find some sort of solution using Word, and yours was the best thing I could find on the web!
Very straightforward!
Very appreciated!
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In regards to Excel Find and Replace across Multiple Word Documents | VBA Macro #30 and custom work.
The use case for CheckTheBible.com was to convert all the variations of Bible verse codes (B C:V - Book Chapter:Verse) in any text to a standardized code. For example, "John 17:21" should be "Joh 17:21." Once the variations are converted, then the next step is to convert them to a markdown language so they can be used in Obsidian.
I found Brent through his YouTube channel: Leverage & Lean (https://www.youtube.com/LeverageLean). Out of all the macro videos, the "Excel Find and Replace across Multiple Word Documents" video seemed like it could help automate a seemingly manual process.
I contacted Brent to see what could be done with my use case. From our first discussion, Brent has always been very understanding and patient with my situation and listened to my suggestions for improving the macro’s speed and efficiency.
Once he understood the end goal, Brent took my improvements to heart and ran with them. Now with this improved macro, I can take on any set of variables, modify a few words, and convert them to the final result. This custom macro searches Word Documents for Bible verse codes, uses a standardized list of 30+ thousand B C:V codes to convert to the markdown language automatically with 100% accuracy.
I have had a great experience working with Brent. Not only does he clarify expectations so it was set up for success, but most importantly, he has always come up with creative and comprehensive suggestions even outside the scope of macro building. Brent was really consulting me to do more than what I had thought possible.