Today, it seems that everyone is looking for “Fast Money” or as paraphrased from the restaurant industry… “Good Money Earned Quickly” but there is a huge danger in fast tracking and taking short cuts that we will explore today.

Shortcuts generally come at a price. There is a definite science to increasing productivity and efficiency without sacrificing quality and the solution that you are looking for comes with planning, systems, training, delegation and empowerment.

But before you make the decision to eliminate shortcuts let’s consider:
Five Great Reasons Not to Cut Corners…

1. Quality will Suffer
When you rush your work you are more likely to make mistakes. The cost of corrections, replacements and make-over’s will quickly diminish any benefit to rushing. Just check your time sheets!

2. The Experience is Invaluable
A text book and a diploma can only teach you so much. The rest comes from a thorough understanding of the process itself. Tactile learning runs deep!

3. You might Leave Important Things Out
In your rush to get things done it’s easy to overlook important aspects of the project. Replace shortcuts, quotas & pressure with the efficiency that comes with systems, planning, relationships and pride!

4. Your Reputation is on the Line
Shortcuts are an attitude that go beyond simply “getting it done fast!” They lead to self-centred choices rather than the customer-driven benefits that successful businesses are built on.

5. Getting There is Half the Fun!
Life is too short. The people, the moment, the satisfaction… and the memories are what make it all worthwhile. Don’t sell yourself short of these important cornerstones of success.

Begin working on an infrastructure today for your business operation that is built on planning, training, delegation and empowerment. As Michael Gerber says in his E-Myth series of best selling books, “the system is the solution”… not shortcuts!

For more related information on quality, efficiency and productivity, check out my articles: “Choose to Choose the High Road” and “The Challenge of Doing the Right Thing” both found here on my website… Larry