Notes

Will I have to deal with this? Make it no: 'One of the reasons why people are reluctant to come out with an opinion in the presence of their peers is the fear of going against the group by stating an opinion that is differ¬ ent from that of the group.'
93 pride, ambition, fear, and insecurity must be dealt with
92 decisions made at lowest competent level. This includes both tech and judgment
Allocate hlf a day per week to subordinates. Only 6-8 subordinates per manager?
Value of procedure is in the thinking that led to the procedure - the procedure must be examined critically
Carry slack, or you can jam. Carry inventory of projects - which can be done in slack time, otherwise manger would meddle in other biz
Leverage of manager comes from - number of people; focusing people with key direction (brief well focused words or actions (role model)); priorities; key enabling info or tools
50. Cul*ture obviates rules and regulations. Part of high Output.
2 minute kernel takes a half hour meeting. To avoid this, visit company locations in action.
49 reports are a medium of self-discipline and not necessarily of communicating information
35 One way to attain the work leverage is by work simplification
Good indicators - measure output, not activity. Measure a tangible, not quality. Paired indi ators - second of pair can measure quality
7 - Pairing indicators - measure one and related negAtive other in a counterbalancing pair

High Output Management