Guiding Principle 6: Keep It Simple and Practical

Question 1

Definition: Keep It Simple and Practical

Answer 1

If a process, service, action, or metric provides no value or produces no useful outcome, eliminate it.

In a process or procedure, use the minimum number of steps necessary to accomplish the objective(s)

Always use outcome-based thinking to produce practical solutions that deliver results

Question 2

Keep in Mind

Answer 2

Judging what to keep
Conflicting objectives

Question 3

Application: Keep It Simple and Practical

Answer 3

Ensure value in every activity
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
Do fewer things but do them better
Respect the time of the people involved
Simplicity is the best route to achieving quick wins
Easier to understand; more likely to adopt