ReThink Revealed - Ep4. Measure What Matters: The Techniques Powering ReThink’s Insights - Ed

Send us a text Productivity specialist Ed unveils the science behind different types of studies that transform raw data into powerful insights for businesses seeking to optimise their operations. • Activity studies break processes into elemental detail, identifying best practices and opportunities for simplification • Efficiency studies use rated activity sampling to categorise tasks as value-add, essential non-value add, or non-value add • Role studies follow specialists throughout their shift to determine how effectively their time is used • MTM studies break movements down to microscopic detail with predetermined time values, ideal for revealing small improvements • The right study depends on client needs, existing process knowledge, and desired outcomes • Successful studies require proper timing, representative sampling, inquisitive analysts, and thorough scoping • Real productivity insights often come from the frontline colleagues themselves during observation #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn