Workplace Reset
Your Problem
Every workplace has traps and obstacles we labour under so constantly, we no longer see. So much wasted time, inevitable mistakes and culture clashes are built in to how things are done. The Lean approach designs around these traps, for both real profit and real stability to happen.
​
The problem-solving principles I use come from decades of immersion in two seemingly different frameworks of productivity. One is ecological systems, innovative farms and ecovillages. The other is ‘Japanese economic miracle’ workplaces, where the culture of Lean was born. In line with “Fix the system, not the worker” (Taiichi Ono, The Toyota Way), my approach respects the nature of every creature and object, flaws and all, setting them up to succeed. I get workers and management alike to start seeing themselves as designers, and all potential conflict and loss as a design problem. Blaming, excuses and powerlessness start phasing out, and getting into constructive action becomes the newest office sport, as workers start noticing the skills and abilities that only they have, that everyone else needs.
Email me a photo of your workplace, and a current sticky problem. I’ll give you an outline on where I think you could start.
I provide four-hour and two-day workshops and troubleshooting consultations.
Offer 1: Zen Declutter and Culture Reset for the Workplace Package
1. Initial consultation
-
Pre-consultation questionnaire: Complete a brief questionnaire to help us understand
your hopes and frustrations.
-
Goal-setting session: A 30-minute phone consultation to decide the direction for
improvements.
-
On-site workstyle analysis: (1 hour) Cecilia collaborates with the manager or key
decision-makers, optionally including staff, to analyse workstyles and tendencies, and the root causes of 'wasted' work.
​
2. Hands-on declutter session (3 hours)
• Before photos: Capture the current state to measure progress.
• Declutter focus: We choose a small area to beautify, such as countertops, storage
spaces, or paperwork. Cecilia will guide the decluttering process.
• System setup: Implement flexible systems tailored to your workflow, designed to
maintain beauty and order without struggle or unwilling effort
Visual management implementation:
Create visual cues that naturally prompt tasks and reduce the need for reminders.
• Behavioural pattern training: Learn sustainable habits to prevent clutter from returning. • Designing for success: Eliminate common obstacles to make sure high-value tasks are
completed seamlessly.
​
3. Action Plan and Follow-Up
-
Customised homework: Identify the highest-value actions to focus on over the next
month.
-
Follow-up report: Receive action lists and analysis of what was causing conflict and
waste.
-
30-minute review call: Discuss the effectiveness of the new systems, and address any
obstacles, and receive guidance on overcoming resistance to change.
4. Final hands-on session (1 month later)
• 2-4 hour declutter session: A final deep-dive into an area of your choice.
• Progress review and final advice: Analyse what worked well, provide tailored advice, andreinforce successful strategies.
• ‘After’ photos: Capture the transformation and celebrate your achievements.
• Final report: Receive a comprehensive report with ongoing recommendations andmotivation to maintain beauty and order naturally
• Personalised document: A custom guide to inspire ongoing decluttering andmaintenance of your new environment.
​
​