Podcast

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

6th July 2025

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

Listen to Episode 4 and Discover the People Powering Productivity.